Overview
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid urged citizens, residents and institutions to hoist the UAE flag at exactly 11am as a gesture of unity and belonging.
- Dubai’s Global Village will host a Flag Day drone show at 9pm, while Brand Dubai’s Flag Garden at Umm Suqeim opens today and runs through January 10, 2026.
- Officials reiterated display protocol from the Presidential Protocol and Strategic Narrative Authority, detailing approved materials, correct orientation, disposal and bans on logos or edible prints.
- Insulting or misusing the flag is a criminal offense under Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2019, carrying potential imprisonment of up to 25 years and a Dh500,000 fine.
- Community efforts across the Emirates, including Ferjan Dubai’s neighborhood drive, are replacing worn flags and distributing new ones to households and businesses.