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Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today kicked off Flag Day Celebrations by hoisting the UAE Flag at the Union House. Sheikh Mohammed had previously called on the people of the UAE and all government departments to celebrate the UAE Flag Day, which coincides with the anniversary of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s assumption of office as the leader of the country.

Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum accompanied Sheikh Mohammed at the flag-hoisting ceremony. Dubai Police preformed the National anthem at the celebration, which was organized by Watani Al Emarat Foundation at the Union House, from which the UAE proclaimed its birth as a nation in 1971.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said: “On this occasion, I call on our youth to protect and honour our flag and make sure we fly it high in all sectors.”