Day: November 3, 2022

DUBAI, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority, on Thursday hoisted the UAE flag at Expo City Dubai’s Al Wasl Plaza in celebration of UAE Flag Day.

The flag was raised as the UAE National Anthem echoed across the plaza, with the Expo City Dubai team joining to mark the occasion. Later this evening, the UAE colours will light up Al Wasl dome’s 360-degree projection surface.

The UAE Flag Day is celebrated every year on 3rd November with UAE nationals and residents raising the nation’s flag on homes and buildings across the country.

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AJMAN, On UAE Flag Day, H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, stressed that the country’s flag is the symbol of its unity, strength and future.

On the occasion, he said, “On this day, we extend our appreciation, gratitude and best wishes to the UAE’s leadership, headed by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, as well as the country’s citizens and residents.”

“On 3rd November each year, the UAE celebrates Flag Day and commemorates the efforts of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to honour the nation’s flag. On this glorious event, we commemorate the nation’s political, economic, developmental, scientific, educational, social, cultural and sporting achievements, whose foundations were established by the UAE’s leaders and founding fathers,” he added.

The country, under the nation’s flag, has become a symbol of peace, security, determination, will and giving, he further added, stressing, “We raise the UAE’s flag with pride and compassion, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.”

Sheikh Humaid said, “On flag day, we will not forget the heroic achievements of our martyrs.”

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RAS AL KHAIMAH, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has emphasised that celebrating the UAE Flag Day mirrors the pride and belonging of the UAE nationals of their homeland, and their determination to continue the journey of prosperity and sustainable development since the beginning of the Union.

On this occasion, Sheikh Saud said, “The UAE flag is a symbol of our Union, the title of our pride and glory, and the determinant of our identity and culture. It reflects the absolute confidence of the UAE people that we are moving forward together, creating a bright tomorrow under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and loyal to the unwavering legacy and far-sighted vision as well as the journey of achievements and successes laid by the founding fathers.”

Sheikh Saud added, “Our country’s flag is flying as high as our mountains and our ambitions, strong as our will, and will continue flying in all fields of glory thanks to the pride of all Emiratis.”

The Ras Al Khaimah Ruler extended greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, Emiratis and residents on this occasion.

He stressed that the UAE Flag Day is an opportunity to express loyalty, belonging and love for the homeland.

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FUJAIRAH, H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has said, “On Flag Day, we commemorate moments of glory and pride and the days of the country’s establishment.”

“On this glorious day, we celebrate the UAE’s prominent stature as we advance steadily towards the future, led by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates,” he added.

“On this precious occasion, our flag is raised high in the country’s skies while the national anthem is being played, representing a glorious history full of international achievements,” he further added.

Sheikh Hamad highlighted the importance of preserving the UAE’s achievements and creating a bright future with endless ambitions.

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ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy over the death of the mother of Prince Saud bin Musaed bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, sent a similar message expressing his condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

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ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Higher Committee Responsible for Overseeing Preparations for the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28), has emphasised the priorities of the UAE at COP27, to be held in Egypt.

Priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change; ensuring a practical and realistic transition in the energy sector; support to economic growth; and enhancing access to technology.

The remarks were made when Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed presided over the 5th meeting of the Committee, which was held days before COP27 is set to begin in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. COP27 runs from 6th to 18th November and will be attended by Heads of State and Government, government officials, business leaders, and members of civil society organisations. The summit will focus on concrete options to accelerate climate action.

Sheikh Abdullah indicated that the UAE delegation would focus on supporting the Egyptian Presidency of COP27 and cooperating closely with it, primarily since the success of the conference supports the achievement of climate goals. He also stressed the UAE’s commitment to linking results and outcomes between COP27 and COP28.

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change, and Deputy Chairman of the Committee, said, “In line with the wise leadership’s directive that the UAE’s participation at COP27 be distinct and effective, the event will provide an important opportunity to demonstrate support for the efforts of the brotherly Arab Republic of Egypt and the multilateral system. The UAE delegation to COP27 includes representatives of government and private sector institutions, civil society organisations, women, and youth, which confirms the country’s comprehensive, ambitious, and realistic approach in the field of climate action.”

The committee reaffirmed the UAE’s call for climate action that enhances sustainable economic and social growth. Due to the close links between climate change adaptation, mitigation and financing, the UAE focuses on climate action that creates opportunities for economic growth, which would contribute towards providing more job opportunities and support for new sectors.

During the event, the UAE will emphasise its commitment to address climate impacts, which has been raised as a critical concern for countries in the Southern Hemisphere.

This commitment reflects the reality that climate impacts are having a disproportionate impact on developing and least-developed countries. For this reason, the UAE supports comprehensive climate action and enhanced ambition to enable societies to adapt.

As part of its prioritisation of economic growth, energy security and climate action, the UAE will also focus on the need to facilitate access to appropriate technologies. This is seen as fundamental to enabling countries to adapt to, and mitigate, climate change.

In this context, the country seeks to expand climate partnerships such as the “Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate”, an initiative begun with the United States and focused on enhancing access to technology.

The Higher Committee Responsible for Overseeing Preparations for COP28 is responsible for managing preparations for COP27, as well as managing the strategy of the COP28 climate summit, to be held in Expo City Dubai in November 2023.

The committee members include Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; Muhammad Abdullah Al Junaibi, Chairman of the Federal Authority for Protocols and Strategic Narratives; Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; Major General Talal Hamid Belhoul Al Falasi, Director-General of the State Security Department in Dubai; Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of the Abu Dhabi Police; Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA); Rashid Saeed Al Ameri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Presidential Court; Rashid Saeed Al Amiri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Presidential Court; Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Interior; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and Dr. Jamal Al Hosani, Representing the Supreme Council for National Security.

Source: Emirates News Agency