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ABU DHABI (WAM)
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, emphasised that Flag Day is a cherished national occasion reinforcing values of loyalty and unity.
“Flag Day honours the considerable efforts made by the wise leadership to position the UAE as an inspiring development model for progress across vital sectors regionally and globally, embracing various innovations while upholding the country’s steadfast values and principles,” he said.
In a statement on the occasion, Al Hamed extended his heartfelt congratulations to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Their Highnesses the Rulers of the Emirates, Crown Princes, the Emirati people, and all residents of the UAE.
The Chairman of the National Media Office said that, on this cherished day, the UAE recalls the contributions and sacrifices of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, alongside the founding leaders whose shared vision led to the Union of the Emirates as the path to a competitive future.
“Together, they laid the foundations of progress that have continued under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Their Highnesses the Rulers of the Emirates. This union has driven the UAE’s impressive achievements, advancing it towards global excellence across diverse key sectors," he added.
Al Hamed added that celebrating Flag Day reflects the nation’s loyalty and belonging to both homeland and wise leadership, embodying an inspiring model of unity between leaders and people. “Our flag represents our glory and pride, raised high like our ambitions that reach beyond the skies, dear to us as our own lives, fluttering with honour and pride.”
Concluding his remarks, Al Hamed said, "Our flag and wise leadership are closely bonded symbols of our identity and unity. Our flag embodies our pride, aspirations, and hopes, while our leadership draws the path to progress and prosperity. We stand together with devoted hearts and joined hands, building a bright future for our homeland, rooted in unwavering principles and values that underpin our stability and prosperity."
