Flag Day is an occasion to renew loyalty to the homeland

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, affirmed that Flag Day constitutes a precious national occasion that embodies the highest meanings of belonging and loyalty to the UAE and its wise leadership, and an opportunity to express national unity and cohesion between the leadership and the people of the country, and the firm will to raise the UAE flag flying high in all forums.

His Highness also stressed that celebrating Flag Day represents a proud moment in which we remember the UAE’s journey full of achievements and successes, which was founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, may God bless them, while our dear country continues under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President. The Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and their brothers, Their Highnesses, Members of the Supreme Council, Rulers of the Emirates, follow the path of construction and giving, so that the Emirates remains a role model for progress and prosperity at all levels.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “On this precious national occasion, we recall the lessons of determination and determination that the Founding Fathers instilled in the souls of the people of the nation, and we renew the pledge to continue the blessed path of the Union, strengthen the pillars of comprehensive development, and achieve more achievements with the contribution of the people of the Emirates, under a wise leadership that always seeks to provide all the elements of excellence for its people, and to ensure a prosperous future for future generations, based on the values of giving, joint work, and dedication to Serving the nation.”

His Highness added: “The UAE’s achievements over the past decades were not limited to economic development only, but also extended to include innovation, knowledge, science and technology, as the country became a global center for excellence and leadership, and a symbol of humanitarian and charitable work.”

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum concluded by emphasizing that the UAE flag will remain a towering symbol of its unity, strength and pride, and an expression of national cohesion and the loyalty of the people to their leadership in the process of development and construction.