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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) participated in nationwide celebrations of Flag Day by hosting a special event at its headquarters. His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority hoisted the state flag at RTA’s HQs in the presence of CEOs, directors, and employees. The event signals RTA's commitment to celebrating official national occasions with citizens and residents. It also promotes a sense of belonging to the homeland and sets an example for cohesion among citizens.

As part of RTA’s celebration of the event, 750 flags were raised in a variety of Dubai landmarks such as Sheikh Zayed Road (near the World Trade Centre), Dubai Water Canal, Business Bay Crossing, Tripoli Street, Al Maktoum Bridge, and the Infinity Bridge. The Tolerance Bridge and the Canal’s waterfalls were illuminated with dazzling lights resembling the colours of the state flag.  Moreover, replicas of the state flag were designed for display on ITS screens and RTA’s internal digital screens.

“The Flag Day, which is celebrated annually on November 3rd, commemorates our country's pride in its flag as a symbol of glory and honour. On this day, we look up to the sky as the state flag soars high to honour the efforts of the Founding Fathers of the United Arab Emirates, led by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in forming the country for citizens, residents and visitors to cherish under this blessed union shadow to the present,” said Al Tayer.

“Flag Day is a celebration of UAE nation cohesion under a leadership that set the pillars of a modern state and thrives on the unity of citizens. Our memories of Flag Day will endure forever. It is an event to renew our pledge and loyalty to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. In the same vein, we pledge sincerity and devotion to their highnesses, members of the Supreme Council, and rulers of the emirates to continue making sacrifices for our nation and maintaining its unity under the national flag, the symbol of glory and honour,” added Al Tayer.

RTA is keen to take part in the annual, nationwide celebrations of the Flag Day in response to the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, to celebrate the event in 2012. The Flag Day initiative, which is celebrated on November 3rd, reflects the culture of respect for the flag as a symbol of the UAE’s sovereignty and unity.