His Excellency Ahmed Fadhel Almehairbi, Director-General of Abu Dhabi City Municipality, raised the UAE flag on the flagpole outside the Municipality’s headquarters in celebration of Flag Day. The ceremony was attended by executive directors, department directors, section heads and Municipality employees.
His Excellency affirmed that the occasion carries profound national significance under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, and Their Highnesses his brothers, the Rulers of the Emirates. He noted that Flag Day renews the nation’s sense of pride in the greatness of the Union and reinforces its steadfast commitment to unity beneath one proudly flying flag that will remain a source of pride for all generations.
His Excellency explained that Flag Day will remain an occasion that reaffirms the cherished place held by the flag of the United Arab Emirates in the hearts of all members of society. It also inspires every segment of the community to devote their sincere efforts to serving the nation and keeping its flag flying high. He emphasised that the wisdom and farsighted vision of the UAE’s wise leadership in building a bright future for the nation provide a powerful impetus to redouble efforts and continue delivering achievements that strengthen the UAE’s standing as a global model of progress and prosperity across all fields.
National and Community Events
Abu Dhabi City Municipality organised a series of national and community events to celebrate Flag Day at Khalidiya Park, Shakhbout 2 Park, Al Awfiya Playground Park in Al Shamkha, and Al Rahba Square. The events brought together members of all segments of society and aimed to strengthen loyalty and national belonging, reinforce national identity, and foster pride in the UAE flag as a symbol of unity and the Union.
The activities at Khalidiya Park included the performance of the UAE national anthem and a range of recreational and interactive activities for school students and community members. Shakhbout 2 Park hosted a flag-raising ceremony, national performances, cultural competitions and interactive activities for students, as well as the creation of a collaborative artwork depicting the UAE flag.
Students from the American School of Sharjah contributed to the performances and interactive activities and helped create the collaborative artwork. The Flag Preservation Association also delivered awareness and educational sessions on Flag Day, its national symbolism, and the importance of respecting and taking pride in the UAE flag, as part of the strategic partnerships supporting the event at Shakhbout 2 Park.
Al Awfiya Playground Park in Al Shamkha also hosted evening activities for families, children and young people, including community competitions for various age groups, in a patriotic atmosphere reflecting the spirit of the Union and social cohesion.
At Al Rahba Square, the programme featured the performance of the UAE national anthem, alongside recreational and interactive activities for school students and community members.
Abu Dhabi City Municipality also promoted community responsibility towards the UAE flag through its “Your Flag, Your Responsibility” campaign, which was conducted over a month across Abu Dhabi Island and the mainland. The campaign aimed to raise awareness among various segments of society about the importance of preserving the flag and replacing damaged or faded flags, in a manner befitting its status as a symbol of unity and national identity.
The events reflected Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s efforts to broaden community participation in national occasions and deepen awareness among different generations of the significance and symbolism of the UAE flag, thereby strengthening social bonds and reinforcing national values.