Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, greets a crowd of young people on Flag Day on November 3, 2019. Courtesy Wam
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, greets a crowd of young people on Flag Day on November 3, 2019. Courtesy Wam
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, attended the Flag Day celebrations at the ministry on November 3, 2019. Wam
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, attended the Flag Day celebrations at the ministry on November 3, 2019. Wam
Ras Al Khaimah ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi raises flag in Al Qawasim Corniche. Wam
Ras Al Khaimah ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi raises flag in Al Qawasim Corniche. Wam
In a flag raising ceremony on the Umm Shaif platform, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and CEO of ADNOC, hoisted the UAE flag in the presence of ADNOC employees. Wam
In a flag raising ceremony on the Umm Shaif platform, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and CEO of ADNOC, hoisted the UAE flag in the presence of ADNOC employees. Wam
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (C), chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, raises the UAE flag in front of Dubai International Airport. EPA
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (C), chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, raises the UAE flag in front of Dubai International Airport. EPA
The UAE Flag flies proudly in the winter sunlight in Sharjah. Antonie Robertson/The National
The UAE Flag flies proudly in the winter sunlight in Sharjah. Antonie Robertson/The National
Members from Dubai Police take part in a parade in front of Dubai International Airport during UAE Flag Day in Dubai. EPA
Members from Dubai Police take part in a parade in front of Dubai International Airport during UAE Flag Day in Dubai. EPA
A child wears a T-shirt printed with an UAE sign at Kite beach which is decorated by UAE flag in Dubai. EPA
A child wears a T-shirt printed with an UAE sign at Kite beach which is decorated by UAE flag in Dubai. EPA
There was a sea of red, white, black and green on Flag Day. Wam
There was a sea of red, white, black and green on Flag Day. Wam
The ‘Flag Garden’ features 4,500 UAE flags arranged to create portraits of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. Wam
The ‘Flag Garden’ features 4,500 UAE flags arranged to create portraits of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. Wam
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi Executive Council member and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, stands for a photograph with CPC staff members during Flag Day celebrations, at Crown Prince Court. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi Executive Council member and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, stands for a photograph with CPC staff members during Flag Day celebrations, at Crown Prince Court. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid invites the UAE to celebrate Flag Day on November 3

The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai asked citizens and residents to hoist the country’s flag high at 11am

Ruba Haza
Ras Al Khaimah

October 23, 2020

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has invited the people of the UAE to celebrate the Flag Day on November 3.

The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai asked citizens and residents to hoist the country’s flag high at 11am.

“We call on our citizens, institutions and ministries to raise [the flag] on November 3 at 11am,” tweeted Sheikh Mohammed.

The Flag Day marks the accession of Sheikh Khalifa as President of the UAE, after his father's death in 2004. The holiday has been celebrated since 2013.

Flag Day is typically marked with a flag raising ceremony at schools and governmental entities while the national anthem is heard.

People are also encouraged to decorate their homes and cars in the colours of the UAE flag.

Made up of red, green, white and black rectangles, the colours represent courage, honesty, love and hope.

The flag was designed by Abdullah Al Maainah in 1971 after he saw an advertisement for a flag designing competition in Al Ittihad newspaper.

Strict laws govern how the flag is to be treated. All flags should be made from nylon and weigh more than 122.4 grams.

Flags are to be inspected every 45 days and changed every six months to avoid using the ones that look worn out.

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