Overview
- President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed raised the flag at Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Hosn with a guard of honour and retired service personnel in attendance, calling the day a moment to reflect on national progress.
- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled led a ceremony at the Zayed National Museum, while Sheikh Mansour raised the flag at the Founder’s Memorial, underscoring leadership participation across the capital.
- At 11am, schools, government entities, businesses and households across the country hoisted the flag simultaneously following Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s call for a unified observance.
- Brand Dubai’s Flag Garden reopened at Umm Suqeim Beach with more than 11,500 flags forming aerial portraits of the Founding Fathers, welcoming visitors from November 3 to January 10.
- A 9pm drone show at Global Village was scheduled to form the UAE flag in the night sky as authorities reiterated strict flag-use rules, including bans on edible depictions and penalties for insults.