The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked Flag Day on 3 November 2026 with a flag-raising ceremony at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, bringing together ministry employees, senior officials and members of the Retired Diplomats Council.
Khalifa bin Shaheen Almarar, Minister of State, raised the national flag at 11am. The ministry said the ceremony celebrated the unity and shared pride the flag represents for UAE citizens and residents.
A shared moment of national pride
The event followed Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s call for citizens, residents and institutions across the country to raise the UAE flag at 11am on 3 November.
In remarks following the ceremony, Almarar reflected on the country’s founding and the role of the Union in its development. The ministry described the occasion as an expression of belonging and solidarity.
Flag Day is observed annually on 3 November, with flag-raising activities across public institutions, businesses and communities.
Source: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.