Sheikh Mohamed Hoists National Flag with 55 Leaders at Qasr Al Hosn
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hoisted the national flag at Qasr Al Hosn on November 3, 2026, to mark UAE Flag Day. The official ceremony brought together 55 accomplished individuals from various sectors, representing the 55 years since the establishment of the UAE.
Ceremony Marks 55 Years of Union as Flag Rises Nationwide at 11am
Citizens and residents across the country joined the national commemoration by raising the flag at 11am on Tuesday following official calls to mark the occasion. UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a statement celebrating the country’s achievements and unity, reaffirming the commitment to preserve national glory and progress. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed noted in a statement following the ceremony that the nation’s people remain its most precious asset and the foundation of its strength.
UAE Flag Day was first established by Sheikh Mohammed in 2013 to commemorate the date the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan assumed the presidency on November 3, 2004.
