Al Ain:His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has raised the UAE flag at Qasr Al Muwaiji in Al Ain Region to mark Flag Day, observed annually on 3 November.

According to Abu Dhabi Media Office, the official ceremony featured the playing of the UAE national anthem and the raising of the national flag at Qasr Al Muwaiji. The event was attended by inspiring families and those who have contributed to the community, alongside several People of Determination from Al Ain Region. The ceremony emphasized pride in the national flag and the values of unity, sovereignty, and dignity it represents.

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan highlighted that celebrating Flag Day at Qasr Al Muwaiji, a historic site linked with the legacy of UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, signifies pride in the foundational values upon which the UAE was built. He noted that Flag Day honors the vision of the Founding Father and his fellow Rulers, who established the Union and initiated comprehensive national development across various sectors.

Furthermore, Sheikh Hazza emphasized that under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the nation continues to advance this legacy with an ambitious vision prioritizing people in development, enhancing the UAE’s global standing, and reinforcing its capacity for sustained progress and prosperity.

He also stressed that raising the UAE flag at this historic landmark symbolizes the ongoing journey of national development and dedication across generations. The ceremony reaffirms the responsibility of current and future generations to preserve and build on national achievements, continuing to work in the spirit of the Union to achieve further milestones that meet the nation’s aspirations and ambitions, ensuring the UAE flag remains a symbol of unity, dedication, progress, and prosperity.