President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed raises the UAE flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi to mark UAE Flag Day on November 3, 2025. WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan raised the UAE flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi on Monday (November 3) to mark Flag Day. “Today at Qasr Al Hosn we raised the flag with pride alongside retired service personnel from across the UAE. Flag Day is an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s journey, recognise our shared responsibility to uphold the values that unite us, and look with confidence to future generations who will continue to drive the UAE’s progress,” Sheikh Mohamed said on X. The ceremony featured the playing of the UAE national anthem and was attended by a group of retired Emirati service personnel, whose decades of service have helped shape the country’s progress. Their presence was a gesture of national appreciation for their lasting contributions. Sheikh Mohamed said that raising the flag on this special day “stands as a symbol of national pride and unity,” adding that the involvement of retired service members “reflects the deep loyalty and dedication shown by generations of Emiratis.” Earlier in the day, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the retired servicemen at Qasr Al Bateen, where they expressed their pride in being part of the national event. He later accompanied them to Qasr Al Hosn, recalling shared memories and reaffirming that the knowledge and experience of veterans are “a valuable national asset that inspires future generations.” Across Abu Dhabi, similar Flag Day ceremonies took place. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, raised the UAE flag at the Founder’s Memorial, saying that Flag Day “symbolises the unity of the Emirati people under the leadership of Sheikh Mohamed.” Meanwhile, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, led the flag-raising at the Zayed National Museum, calling the event “a historic national moment that reflects the deep sense of belonging and loyalty our people hold for their nation and its leadership.” Flag Day is marked every November 3 to commemorate the day Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan assumed the presidency in 2004. ICA/Expat Media ALSO READ: Zayed National Museum to open in December 2025
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