In conjunction with the UAE Golden Jubilee, Dubai Customs celebrated the Flag Day today Wednesday, which is marked every year on 3rd November, with a flag raising ceremony at its headquarters to mark the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's ascension to the UAE Presidency.
The flag-raising ceremony was led by H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Director General of Dubai Customs who hoisted the flag at 11am, with the presence of executive directors, heads of departments, and employees. The ceremony started with raising the UAE Flag and singing the National Anthem, and all precautionary measures, including social distancing, were taken.
“UAE Flag Day is a chance to recognize the strength of the UAE, recognize the drive and aspiration of our leadership, and celebrate the solid bond of our nation. This is a historic day. Our hearts and souls become one under one glorious flag, which symbolizes our unity, progress and prosperity. Together, we mark the UAE Flag Day, which also coincides with the accession of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.”
He added:
“It’s an occasion in which we reaffirm our loyalty to the wise leadership of President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. It’s an occasion we recall all the bright stages in the development and prosperity of our nation. It’s an occasion to celebrate, innovate and work hard to meet the aspirations of the nation in its bold vision of becoming the best country in the world.”