Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior confirmed that Flag Day marks the day the founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who worked hard to build the Union with his brothers, hoisted the UAE flag for the first time 42 years ago on December 2, 1971. “This is the day of truth, marking the birth of a people and the history of a nation, which strives tirelessly towards further prosperity under one banner to establish the advanced stature of the country,” HH said.

His Highness made this a statement during the ceremony held on Wednesday to hoist the UAE flag on the Ministry of Interior’s building, simultaneously with the federal departments and ministries across the country. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan lauded the noble national and popular initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai to mark Flag Day and honor the anniversary of the accession of His Highness ShaikhKhalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the UAE on November 3. “This comprehensive ceremony, attended by officials and members of the public, represents a gesture of love, recognition and loyalty to the homeland and to the leader, President of the UAE, H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, symbol of eternal unity and its main pillar,” added His Highness.

The Ministry of Interior was keen to invite a large number of student recruits from its various educational and training institutions to attend this historic event. The key objective is to inspire the new generations with this moment of glory and pride established by the founding fathers of the UAE when they hoisted the UAE flag for the first time, so that it remains fresh in their minds, and a source of inspiration for them to maintain the UAE’s achievements forever.

The Police Music Band performed the UAE flag music and the national anthem, as His highness the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior hoisted the flag with the UAE proud colors, which flutters solemnly aloft as a source of inspiration for the country’s men and women.

The ceremony was attended by Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Major General KhalifaHareb Al Khaili, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior for Resources and Support Services; and Major General Abdul Aziz Maktoum Al Shareefi, Director General of Protective Security at the Ministry of Interior. Also present were Major General Khalil DawoodBadran, Director General of Finance and Services; Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Director General of Human Ressources at Abu Dhabi Police; and Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations; along with the directors general and a large number of officers, non-commissioned officers, constables and civilians at the ministry.
 

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