UAE Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, hoists the Federation Flag with the Rulers of the Emirates following the declaration of the Union on December 2, 1971. National Archives images supplied by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.
UAE Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, hoists the Federation Flag with the Rulers of the Emirates following the declaration of the Union on December 2, 1971. National Archives images supplied by the MinisShow more

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Ten facts about the UAE flag ahead of Flag Day celebrations

Ahead of national Flag Day celebrations on Thursday, we share ten facts about the country's flag - how many did you know?

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October 31, 2018

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