• UAE University launches its flag-raising ceremony. Courtesy UAE University
    UAE University launches its flag-raising ceremony. Courtesy UAE University
  • Emirates industry for Camel milk and Products celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy Camelicious
    Emirates industry for Camel milk and Products celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy Camelicious
  • Khalifa University celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy Khalifa University
    Khalifa University celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy Khalifa University
  • Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi raises the UAE flag. Courtesy Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi
    Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi raises the UAE flag. Courtesy Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi
  • Emirates National Oil Company and its subsidiaries marked the fourth edition of Flag Day. More than 300 employees gathered at ENOC's headquarters in Dubai. Courtesy ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller
    Emirates National Oil Company and its subsidiaries marked the fourth edition of Flag Day. More than 300 employees gathered at ENOC's headquarters in Dubai. Courtesy ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller
  • The flag is raised by HE Mohamed Ebraheem Al Mahmood, Abu Dhabi Media Chairman and Managing Director, with executive management in attendance. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    The flag is raised by HE Mohamed Ebraheem Al Mahmood, Abu Dhabi Media Chairman and Managing Director, with executive management in attendance. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • HE Mohamed Ebraheem Al Mahmood, Abu Dhabi Media Chairman and Managing Director, with employees at the company's flag raising ceremony on Thursday, November 3 2016. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    HE Mohamed Ebraheem Al Mahmood, Abu Dhabi Media Chairman and Managing Director, with employees at the company's flag raising ceremony on Thursday, November 3 2016. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • IMG Worlds of Adventure riaes the UAE flag in Dubai. Courtesy IMG Worlds of Adventure
    IMG Worlds of Adventure riaes the UAE flag in Dubai. Courtesy IMG Worlds of Adventure
  • Team members of Aldar Properties gathered to hoist the UAE flag at Aldar's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Aldar
    Team members of Aldar Properties gathered to hoist the UAE flag at Aldar's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Aldar
  • Aldar Properties raises the flag in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Aldar.
    Aldar Properties raises the flag in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Aldar.
  • Flag Day Celebrations at Canadian University Dubai. Left to right, Layan Al Jammal, Ahmad Al Akel, Maya Al Samad and Amira Boussoufa. Victor Besa for The National
    Flag Day Celebrations at Canadian University Dubai. Left to right, Layan Al Jammal, Ahmad Al Akel, Maya Al Samad and Amira Boussoufa. Victor Besa for The National
  • Canadian University Dubai has announced a 20 per cent fee reduction across all undergraduate and graduate programs for students joining in the summer and Autumn semesters. Victor Besa/The National
    Canadian University Dubai has announced a 20 per cent fee reduction across all undergraduate and graduate programs for students joining in the summer and Autumn semesters. Victor Besa/The National
  • The Dubai International Financial Centre Community Celebrates UAE Flag Day. Courtesy DIFC
    The Dubai International Financial Centre Community Celebrates UAE Flag Day. Courtesy DIFC
  • Flag Day at the Emirates Post Group head office. Courtesy Emirates Post Group
    Flag Day at the Emirates Post Group head office. Courtesy Emirates Post Group
  • JW Marriott Marquis Dubai celebrated Flag Day with a ceremonial flag raising at 11am in front of the world’s tallest hotel. The flag was raised by the hotel’s general manager, Bill Keffer, Hisham Al Aqtash, director of protocol and government relations, and a DTCM representative. Courtesy JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
    JW Marriott Marquis Dubai celebrated Flag Day with a ceremonial flag raising at 11am in front of the world’s tallest hotel. The flag was raised by the hotel’s general manager, Bill Keffer, Hisham Al Aqtash, director of protocol and government relations, and a DTCM representative. Courtesy JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
  • Emirates Transport held nationwide Flag Day events. Courtesy Emirates Transport
    Emirates Transport held nationwide Flag Day events. Courtesy Emirates Transport
  • HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, raised the UAE flag outside of the Emirates Group Headquarters building. Courtesy Emirates
    HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, raised the UAE flag outside of the Emirates Group Headquarters building. Courtesy Emirates
  • HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, raised the UAE flag outside of the Emirates Group Headquarters building. Courtesy Emirates
    HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, raised the UAE flag outside of the Emirates Group Headquarters building. Courtesy Emirates
  • The RTA collects selfies to form the UAE flag in celebration of Flag Day. Courtesy RTA
    The RTA collects selfies to form the UAE flag in celebration of Flag Day. Courtesy RTA
  • Meraas celebrates Flag Day at Last Exit on the E11. Courtesy Meraas
    Meraas celebrates Flag Day at Last Exit on the E11. Courtesy Meraas
  • Emaar Properties marks UAE Flag Day at Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai. Courtesy Emaar
    Emaar Properties marks UAE Flag Day at Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai. Courtesy Emaar
  • Celebrations at City Centre Fujairah. Courtesy Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls.
    Celebrations at City Centre Fujairah. Courtesy Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls.
  • Flag day at City Centre Sharjah. Courtesy Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls.
    Flag day at City Centre Sharjah. Courtesy Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls.
  • Flag Day at City Centre Ajman. Courtesy Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls
    Flag Day at City Centre Ajman. Courtesy Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls
  • Emirates Diplomatic Academy joined organisations across UAE in marking Flag Day. Courtesy APCO Worldwide
    Emirates Diplomatic Academy joined organisations across UAE in marking Flag Day. Courtesy APCO Worldwide
  • UAE Flag Day celebrations at Ajman University. Courtesy Ajman University
    UAE Flag Day celebrations at Ajman University. Courtesy Ajman University
  • The UAE flag waves proudly over the Masdar Institute Campus. Courtesy Masdar Institute
    The UAE flag waves proudly over the Masdar Institute Campus. Courtesy Masdar Institute
  • Dubai Health Authority celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy Dubai Health Authority
    Dubai Health Authority celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy Dubai Health Authority
  • Children raise the UAE flag at Sharjah International Book Fair 2016. Courtesy NNC
    Children raise the UAE flag at Sharjah International Book Fair 2016. Courtesy NNC
  • The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) celebrated UAE Flag Day, with employees led by the senior management participating in the flag-raising ceremony at the office premises. This was followed by the playing of the national anthem. Courtesy DTCM
    The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) celebrated UAE Flag Day, with employees led by the senior management participating in the flag-raising ceremony at the office premises. This was followed by the playing of the national anthem. Courtesy DTCM
  • Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University gathered on UAE Flag Day. Courtesy Orient Planet
    Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University gathered on UAE Flag Day. Courtesy Orient Planet
  • RAKBank hoisted the flag at its headquarters in Ras Al Khaimah. Courtesy RAKBank
    RAKBank hoisted the flag at its headquarters in Ras Al Khaimah. Courtesy RAKBank
  • Centre, Hamdan Al Maainah, graduate manager at Etihad Airways, and the son of Abdullah Mohammad Al Maainah, the man who designed the UAE flag back in 1971. His father is serving as a UAE ambassador to Chile. He is Joined by Etihad Airways cadet pilot and staff during the UAE Flag Day celebration at the airline Headquarters. Courtesy Etihad
    Centre, Hamdan Al Maainah, graduate manager at Etihad Airways, and the son of Abdullah Mohammad Al Maainah, the man who designed the UAE flag back in 1971. His father is serving as a UAE ambassador to Chile. He is Joined by Etihad Airways cadet pilot and staff during the UAE Flag Day celebration at the airline Headquarters. Courtesy Etihad
  • Etihad Aviation Group celebrates UAE Flag Day at the company’s Headquarters. Courtesy Etihad
    Etihad Aviation Group celebrates UAE Flag Day at the company’s Headquarters. Courtesy Etihad
  • From left in the middle, Hareb Al Muhairy, senior vice president, Etihad Airways’ Corporate and International Affairs, Khaled Almehairbi, Etihad Airways’ senior vice president Abu Dhabi Airport Operations and Ali Al Shamsi, vice president Emiratisation Strategy. Joined by pilots, aircraft engineers and staff during the UAE Flag Day celebration. Courtesy Etihad
    From left in the middle, Hareb Al Muhairy, senior vice president, Etihad Airways’ Corporate and International Affairs, Khaled Almehairbi, Etihad Airways’ senior vice president Abu Dhabi Airport Operations and Ali Al Shamsi, vice president Emiratisation Strategy. Joined by pilots, aircraft engineers and staff during the UAE Flag Day celebration. Courtesy Etihad
  • Left, Khaled Almehairbi, senior vice president, Abu Dhabi Airport Operations and, right, Hareb Al Muhairy, senior vice president, Etihad Airways’ Corporate and International Affairs at Etihad Airways, during a flag raising ceremony at the airline’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Etihad
    Left, Khaled Almehairbi, senior vice president, Abu Dhabi Airport Operations and, right, Hareb Al Muhairy, senior vice president, Etihad Airways’ Corporate and International Affairs at Etihad Airways, during a flag raising ceremony at the airline’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Etihad
  • HE Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, hoists the UAE flag at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) plant. Courtesy Empower
    HE Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, hoists the UAE flag at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) plant. Courtesy Empower
  • Dubai Wholesale City celebrates UAE Flag Day. Courtesy APCO Worldwide
    Dubai Wholesale City celebrates UAE Flag Day. Courtesy APCO Worldwide
  • Du's management team joined its employees to pledge their allegiance to the UAE by proudly raising the nation's flag high in various locations across its business today. Courtesy du
    Du's management team joined its employees to pledge their allegiance to the UAE by proudly raising the nation's flag high in various locations across its business today. Courtesy du
  • Employees at the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and Nawah Energy Company celebrated UAE Flag Day.
    Employees at the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and Nawah Energy Company celebrated UAE Flag Day.
  • UAE Flag Day is a day when we celebrate the symbol of our unity, glory and progress, said Saif Mohammed Al Hajri, Chief Executive of Tawazun Economic Council.
    UAE Flag Day is a day when we celebrate the symbol of our unity, glory and progress, said Saif Mohammed Al Hajri, Chief Executive of Tawazun Economic Council.
  • Adnoc celebrated the UAE Flag Day with a flag raising ceremony at the organisation’s newly inaugurated headquarters on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, attended by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Adnoc Group chief executive, senior executives and employees. Courtesy Adnoc
    Adnoc celebrated the UAE Flag Day with a flag raising ceremony at the organisation’s newly inaugurated headquarters on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, attended by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Adnoc Group chief executive, senior executives and employees. Courtesy Adnoc
  • To mark Flag Day, Adnoc hosted celebrations at each of its 18 operating companies. Courtesy Adnoc
    To mark Flag Day, Adnoc hosted celebrations at each of its 18 operating companies. Courtesy Adnoc
  • To mark Flag Day, Adnoc hosted celebrations at each of its 18 operating companies. Courtesy Adnoc
    To mark Flag Day, Adnoc hosted celebrations at each of its 18 operating companies. Courtesy Adnoc
  • To mark Flag Day, Adnoc hosted celebrations at each of its 18 operating companies. Courtesy Adnoc
    To mark Flag Day, Adnoc hosted celebrations at each of its 18 operating companies. Courtesy Adnoc
  • Adnoc celebrated the UAE Flag Day with a flag raising ceremony at the organisation’s newly inaugurated headquarters on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, attended by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Adnoc Group chief executive, senior executives and employees. Courtesy Adnoc
    Adnoc celebrated the UAE Flag Day with a flag raising ceremony at the organisation’s newly inaugurated headquarters on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, attended by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Adnoc Group chief executive, senior executives and employees. Courtesy Adnoc
  • Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club celebrated UAE Flag Day at HBZ Stadium.
    Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club celebrated UAE Flag Day at HBZ Stadium.
  • Ducab, the UAE-based leading manufacturer of high-quality cables and cabling products, hosted a special ceremony to celebrate UAE Flag Day.
    Ducab, the UAE-based leading manufacturer of high-quality cables and cabling products, hosted a special ceremony to celebrate UAE Flag Day.
  • Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) came together on Thursday to celebrate Flag Day by raising the UAE national flag. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, Chairman of Dubai Airports, raised the UAE national flag at DXB Terminal 3, while a flag hoisting ceremony was also conducted at DWC. Courtesy Dubai Airports
    Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) came together on Thursday to celebrate Flag Day by raising the UAE national flag. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, Chairman of Dubai Airports, raised the UAE national flag at DXB Terminal 3, while a flag hoisting ceremony was also conducted at DWC. Courtesy Dubai Airports
  • Dubai Airports celebrations featured a number of events that reflected the importance of Flag Day. Courtesy Dubai Airports
    Dubai Airports celebrations featured a number of events that reflected the importance of Flag Day. Courtesy Dubai Airports

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UAE Flag Day: Celebrations across the country - in pictures

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Companies and organisations across the Emirates took time out to observe and celebrate UAE Flag Day on Thursday.

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