UAE President Marks Flag Day with 55 Achievers at Qasr Al Hosn

By: Hamdan Jumma

ABU DHABI, Nov. 3 (Horndiplomat) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan raised the national flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to mark Flag Day, joined by 55 accomplished individuals representing the country’s 55 years of union.

The ceremony included a performance of the national anthem, with participants drawn from various sectors, according to a statement on the event.

“To mark Flag Day, I was honoured to raise the UAE flag at Qasr Al Hosn alongside 55 accomplished individuals from various sectors, representing the 55 years of our Union,” Sheikh Mohamed said in a post on X.

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He paid tribute to the country’s founding leaders and highlighted the role of its people in shaping its future.

“As we reflect on the journey begun by the late Sheikh Zayed and his fellow Rulers, we look with confidence to our people, whose ambition and determination will continue to drive the UAE’s progress and prosperity,” he said.

The statement said the participants’ inclusion recognised their contributions to the UAE’s development and reflected the leadership’s support for talent, creativity and excellence.

The event celebrated the flag as a symbol of unity, sovereignty and national pride.