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UAE Flag Day 2023 was celebrated today, nationwide as a testament to the solidarity of the UAE, a recognition of the struggles committed in the past, and a commitment to embark upon significant plans for sustainability.
History and Importance of UAE Flag Day
Flag Day originated in the year 2013 when it was introduced by the Vice President, Ruler of Dubai, and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to honor the accession of Sheikh Khalifa as the President of the UAE in 2004.
In light of the above history of Flag Day, the 11th Flag Day was celebrated in the UAE on Friday, 3rd November 2023 precisely at 10 AM. It holds great significance concerning national importance and holds great cultural values. Although, it doesn’t mark any public holiday, yet is celebrated with a remarkable show of solidarity by companies, citizens, and ministries as encouraged by the Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Mohammed to hoist the UAE Flag at 11 AM. It simply symbolizes shared cultural values and strong national harmony through this synchronized act.
There are stringent regulations for the display of the UAE Flag, which are strictly overseen by the Emirates Authorities for Standardisation and Metrology. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that the treatment of the flag is with utmost dignity and respect. Furthermore, as per the guidelines, the dimensions of the flag are such that its height is half of the width having a rectangular shape. Hence, it is important to arrange the colors correctly, observing the specified order. The nation stands in unity on Flag Day, symbolizing the loyalty and pride of the nation.
The flags should be inspected every 45 days to ensure that there are no damages done to the flag and that it remains intact. However, in case of detection of any damages to the flag, it should be replaced promptly within six months. Furthermore, it is important to ensure that the flag is made of nylon and weighs over 122.5 grams per square meter. On the contrary, if the regulations are being complied with then there are penalties associated including imprisonment and fines for disrespectful imprisonment.
UAE Flag Day Celebration 2023
UAE Flag Day Celebration happens each year and the amount of solidarity shown during the event is phenomenal…
Flag Day is an important event observed across the entire UAE, with government offices, individuals, schools, and businesses proudly displaying the national flag outside their premises. A common practice on this day is a stirring national anthem accompanied by flag-raising ceremonies to commemorate the special occasion.
History of the UAE Flag
The UAE Flag holds great importance, where each color represents and signifies the unwavering patriotism
Abdullah Al Maainah designed the UAE Flag, based on four colors that hold immense importance in Emirati Culture. Each colour symbolizes a different aspect for instance, green represents hope, while red represents courage. Moreover, black symbolizes strength of mind, and white signifies honesty and truthfulness. These colors together epitomize Arab unity and solidarity.
Over the period, the Flag-raising event has exponentially grown as compared to previous times when there were just two celebrations of UAE Flag Day since December 1971, in Union House in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Nowadays, there are thousands of flags which proudly raised showcasing the unwavering spirit of the UAE and as a reflection of patriotism across the nation.
According to Khaleej Times, Gulf News and many credible sources like Arabian Business, a detailed account of the official flag-raising ceremony has been discussed along with the importance of this day in the history of the UAE.
Efforts of Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid
Raising the Flag on Flag Day is a means of showing pride of the contribution of the rulers of the UAE and paying hommage to their endless efforts.
The people of UAE show support towards the cultural heritage and historic values, along with appreciating and remembering the efforts of Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid in managing to make the UAE what it is now. They have made great efforts to elevate the recognition and status of the United Arab Emirates by actively encouraging progressive project launches.
Furthermore, they have urged the effective development of the economy through industrial development and business expansion. All their efforts have incredibly paid off, as evident from the current tourism industry, travel industry, fashion industry, investments, and real estate industries in the UAE. A major influx of investments from around the world is received in UAE, which is seen from the progressive developmental project launches every now and then.
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