UAE celebrates Flag Day

Sunday, 3 November 2019 07:06

Red, white, green and black will be flown across the country today as the UAE celebrates Flag Day.

Residents, schools and government institutions in the country are being encouraged to raise the UAE flag at 11:00 am today.

The open invite has come from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Flag Day is celebrated on November 3 every year to mark the accession of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

More from Local News

UAE mourns passing of soldier injured in 2015 Yemen operation

The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced the passing of a serviceman who sustained serious injuries during his participation in 'Operation Storm of Resolve' in Yemen in 2015.
UAE welcomes ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

The UAE has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, expressing hope that the agreement will lead to a lasting peace.
UAE to support demining efforts in Azerbaijan

The UAE and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding worth $5 billion to support demining efforts in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
UAE President pardons 2,269 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Etihad

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned 2,269 prisoners across the UAE on the occasion of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad.

UAE mourns passing of soldier injured in 2015 Yemen operation
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced the passing of a serviceman who sustained serious injuries during his participation in 'Operation Storm of Resolve' in Yemen in 2015.
UAE welcomes ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
The UAE has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, expressing hope that the agreement will lead to a lasting peace.
UAE to support demining efforts in Azerbaijan
The UAE and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding worth $5 billion to support demining efforts in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.