• Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member, right, raises the UAE flag during Flag Day ceremony, at the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi. He is seen here with Jaber Al Suwaidi, General Director of the Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi, second right. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member, right, raises the UAE flag during Flag Day ceremony, at the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi. He is seen here with Jaber Al Suwaidi, General Director of the Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi, second right. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • All DMCC employees celebrated UAE Flag Day in Jumeirah Lakes Towers by creating a human flag and by raising the flag outside of Almas Tower. DMCC is the Dubai Government authority on trade, enterprise & commodities and the world’s number one Free Zone. Courtesy DMCC
    All DMCC employees celebrated UAE Flag Day in Jumeirah Lakes Towers by creating a human flag and by raising the flag outside of Almas Tower. DMCC is the Dubai Government authority on trade, enterprise & commodities and the world’s number one Free Zone. Courtesy DMCC
  • The DMCC human flag was created using umbrellas. Courtesy DMCC
    The DMCC human flag was created using umbrellas. Courtesy DMCC
  • All DMCC employees celebrated UAE Flag Day in Dubai. Courtesy DMCC
    All DMCC employees celebrated UAE Flag Day in Dubai. Courtesy DMCC
  • Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed, raises the flag as part of Flag Day celebrations. Wam
    Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed, raises the flag as part of Flag Day celebrations. Wam
  • Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) joined the UAE leadership, citizens, and residents in celebrating the country’s Flag Day.
    Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) joined the UAE leadership, citizens, and residents in celebrating the country’s Flag Day.
  • Fujairah Police on Flag Day. Courtesy Fujairah Police
    Fujairah Police on Flag Day. Courtesy Fujairah Police
  • Abu Dhabi Police line up on Flag Day. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Police
    Abu Dhabi Police line up on Flag Day. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Police
  • The Media Office of the Government of Dubai celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy: Government of Dubai Media Office
    The Media Office of the Government of Dubai celebrates Flag Day. Courtesy: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • Abdullah bin Zayed attends raise the flag of the State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. WAM Photo
    Abdullah bin Zayed attends raise the flag of the State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. WAM Photo
  • Abdullah bin Zayed attends a raising the flag ceremony of the State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. WAM Photo
    Abdullah bin Zayed attends a raising the flag ceremony of the State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. WAM Photo
  • Noura Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Women's Union, said the flag-raising ceremony embodies the meanings of loyalty to the leadership and the nation. WAM
    Noura Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Women's Union, said the flag-raising ceremony embodies the meanings of loyalty to the leadership and the nation. WAM
  • Lieutenant General Al Mazeina attends the flag hoisting ceremony at the Dubai Police General Headquarters, in the presence of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Vietnam. Photo Courtesy Dubai Police
    Lieutenant General Al Mazeina attends the flag hoisting ceremony at the Dubai Police General Headquarters, in the presence of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Vietnam. Photo Courtesy Dubai Police
  • Lieutenant General Al Mazeina attends the flag hoisting ceremony at the Dubai Police General Headquarters, in the presence of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Vietnam. Courtesy Dubai Police
    Lieutenant General Al Mazeina attends the flag hoisting ceremony at the Dubai Police General Headquarters, in the presence of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Vietnam. Courtesy Dubai Police
  • Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak raised the flag at the National Theatre as part of activities alongside the "Flag Walkathon" on Thursday. Delores Johnson / The National
    Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak raised the flag at the National Theatre as part of activities alongside the "Flag Walkathon" on Thursday. Delores Johnson / The National
  • The Abu Dhabi mounted police prepare for the "Flag Walkathon" on Thursday. Participants gathered at the Al Jazira Club car park and marched to the National Theatre as they celebrated Flag Day in Abu Dhabi. Delores Johnson / The National
    The Abu Dhabi mounted police prepare for the "Flag Walkathon" on Thursday. Participants gathered at the Al Jazira Club car park and marched to the National Theatre as they celebrated Flag Day in Abu Dhabi. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Military officers, police and community members participated in a "Flag Walkathon" on Thursday. Participants gathered at the Al Jazira Club car park and marched to the National Theatre as they celebrated Flag Day in Abu Dhabi. Delores Johnson / The National
    Military officers, police and community members participated in a "Flag Walkathon" on Thursday. Participants gathered at the Al Jazira Club car park and marched to the National Theatre as they celebrated Flag Day in Abu Dhabi. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Sheikh Saud bin Rashid, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain raises the UAE flag. Courtesy Wam
    Sheikh Saud bin Rashid, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain raises the UAE flag. Courtesy Wam

UAE officials celebrate Flag Day - in pictures


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As the country comes together to celebrate Flag Day, government officials and businesses joined residents in celebrations throughout the UAE.