The UAE celebrates Flag Day - in pictures


  • Pupils from GEMS Al Khaleej International School, Al Garhoud, wear colours that match the UAE flag. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Pupils from GEMS Al Khaleej International School, Al Garhoud, wear colours that match the UAE flag. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Pupils also raised UAE flags. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Pupils also raised UAE flags. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Young pupils wave UAE flags. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Young pupils wave UAE flags. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A Dubai Police parade and a flyover by Al Fursan - the Air Force aerobatics demonstration team – are part of planned Flag Day celebrations at the Expo site. Photo: Screengrab from Dubai Media Office live feed
    A Dubai Police parade and a flyover by Al Fursan - the Air Force aerobatics demonstration team – are part of planned Flag Day celebrations at the Expo site. Photo: Screengrab from Dubai Media Office live feed
  • Wearing the green of the UAE flag, pupils get into the festival spirit. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Wearing the green of the UAE flag, pupils get into the festival spirit. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • GEMS Al Khaleej International School pupils unveil a giant UAE flag. Antonie Robertson / The National
    GEMS Al Khaleej International School pupils unveil a giant UAE flag. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The flag is flown with pride across each of the seven Emirates in an enduring display of national unity. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The flag is flown with pride across each of the seven Emirates in an enduring display of national unity. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Javier Lopez, left, and Sergio Icardo sealed the first win of the inaugural Dubai Padel Cup. Photo: Dubai Padel Cup
    Javier Lopez, left, and Sergio Icardo sealed the first win of the inaugural Dubai Padel Cup. Photo: Dubai Padel Cup
  • Left to right: Luciana Capra, Juani Mieres Petruf, Javier Lopez and Sergio Icardo. Photo: Dubai Padel Cup
    Left to right: Luciana Capra, Juani Mieres Petruf, Javier Lopez and Sergio Icardo. Photo: Dubai Padel Cup
  • Top left to right: Fernando Poggi and Pablo Lima. Bottom left to right: Javier Garrido Gomez and Gonzalo Rubio Perez. Photo: Dubai Padel Cup
    Top left to right: Fernando Poggi and Pablo Lima. Bottom left to right: Javier Garrido Gomez and Gonzalo Rubio Perez. Photo: Dubai Padel Cup
  • The Ministry of Justice celebrates Flag Day. WAM
    The Ministry of Justice celebrates Flag Day. WAM
  • The Crown Prince of Fujairah raises the state flag and emphasises the national cohesion experienced by the Emirates. WAM
    The Crown Prince of Fujairah raises the state flag and emphasises the national cohesion experienced by the Emirates. WAM
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa raises the flag. WAM
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa raises the flag. WAM
  • The General Pensions Authority celebrates Flag Day. WAM
    The General Pensions Authority celebrates Flag Day. WAM
  • The Governor of the Central Bank: Flag Day is an occasion to renew our affiliation and loyalty to the homeland. WAM
    The Governor of the Central Bank: Flag Day is an occasion to renew our affiliation and loyalty to the homeland. WAM
  • Celebrations in Fujairah. WAM
    Celebrations in Fujairah. WAM
  • Celebrations in Fujairah. WAM
    Celebrations in Fujairah. WAM
  • Celebrations in Fujairah WAM
    Celebrations in Fujairah WAM
  • The Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority celebrates Flag Day. WAM
    The Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority celebrates Flag Day. WAM
  • The Mother of the Believers Association celebrates Knowledge Day. WAM
    The Mother of the Believers Association celebrates Knowledge Day. WAM
  • Staff at Sharjah Book Fair distribute UAE flags to celebrate flag day. Ruel Pableo / The National
    Staff at Sharjah Book Fair distribute UAE flags to celebrate flag day. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • Staff give out UAE flags to celebrate flag day at the Sharjah Book Fair. Ruel Pableo / The National
    Staff give out UAE flags to celebrate flag day at the Sharjah Book Fair. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • Emirates Heritage Club celebrates Flag Day. WAM
    Emirates Heritage Club celebrates Flag Day. WAM
  • The Crown Prince of Sharjah attends the celebrations of the Emirate of Sharjah on Flag Day. WAM
    The Crown Prince of Sharjah attends the celebrations of the Emirate of Sharjah on Flag Day. WAM
  • Celebrations in Sharjah on Flag Day. WAM
    Celebrations in Sharjah on Flag Day. WAM
  • The Crown Prince of Sharjah attends the celebrations. WAM
    The Crown Prince of Sharjah attends the celebrations. WAM
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, attend Expo 2020 on UAE Flag Day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, attend Expo 2020 on UAE Flag Day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Expo 2020 on UAE Flag Day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Expo 2020 on UAE Flag Day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Expo 2020 on UAE Flag Day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Expo 2020 on UAE Flag Day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan attend Expo 2020 on UAE Flag Day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan attend Expo 2020 on UAE Flag Day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Hundreds of pupils stand together to write the message 'We love UAE' at Gems Wellington Academy in Al Khail on Flag Day. Photo: Gems Wellington Academy Al Khail
    Hundreds of pupils stand together to write the message 'We love UAE' at Gems Wellington Academy in Al Khail on Flag Day. Photo: Gems Wellington Academy Al Khail
  • Pupils at Gems Wellington Academy on Flag Day. Photo: Gems Wellington Academy Al Khail
    Pupils at Gems Wellington Academy on Flag Day. Photo: Gems Wellington Academy Al Khail
  • Sheikh Ahmed hoists UAE flag at a special ceremony at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Ahmed hoists UAE flag at a special ceremony at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • The ceremony at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    The ceremony at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) celebrates Flag Day. Photo: ADNEC
    The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) celebrates Flag Day. Photo: ADNEC
  • ADNEC celebrates Flag Day. Photo: ADNEC
    ADNEC celebrates Flag Day. Photo: ADNEC
  • Celebrations at ADNEC. Flag Day is observed on the third of November of each year. Photo: ADNEC
    Celebrations at ADNEC. Flag Day is observed on the third of November of each year. Photo: ADNEC
  • Celebrations at ADNEC. Photo: ADNEC
    Celebrations at ADNEC. Photo: ADNEC
  • The Dubai Health Authority celebrates UAE flag day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    The Dubai Health Authority celebrates UAE flag day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • DEWA celebrates UAE flag day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    DEWA celebrates UAE flag day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Celebrations at Dubai Police HQ. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Celebrations at Dubai Police HQ. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed hoists the flag at Dubai Rulers court in celebration of UAE flag day. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed hoists the flag at Dubai Rulers court in celebration of UAE flag day. Photo: Dubai Media Office