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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called on UAE residents and establishments to raise the UAE flag on November 3. "Next November 3, our country celebrates Flag Day. We call on all our ministries and institutions to raise it uniformly at 11am on that day,” Sheikh Mohammed said. “Our flag will remain raised.. the symbol of our pride and unity will remain in the sky... the banner of our pride, glory and sovereignty will remain high in the sky of achievement, loyalty and loyalty,” Sheikh Mohammed added. UAE Flag Day was launched in 2013 by Sheikh Mohammed to celebrate the accession of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, when he became the president of the UAE in 2004. On Flag Day, the national flag is displayed inside and outside workplaces, building and homes. The colours of the UAE flag stand for courage (red), hope (green), honesty (white) and strength of mind (black). ICA/Expat Media
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