President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan marked UAE Flag Day on Tuesday by raising the national flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi. He was accompanied by 55 distinguished individuals from various sectors, symbolizing the 55 years of the UAE Union ahead of the country’s upcoming National Day on December 2.

In a statement posted on X, Sheikh Mohamed paid tribute to the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the Founding Rulers who established the UAE in 1971.

To mark Flag Day, I was honoured to raise the UAE flag at Qasr Al Hosn alongside 55 accomplished individuals from various sectors, representing the 55 years of our Union. As we reflect on the journey begun by the late Sheikh Zayed and his fellow Rulers, we look with confidence to… pic.twitter.com/TIhSKYVgzI

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) November 3, 2026

“As we reflect on the journey begun by the late Sheikh Zayed and his fellow Rulers, we look with confidence to our people, whose ambition and determination will continue to drive the UAE’s progress and prosperity,” the President shared.

Flag Day is observed annually on November 3 across all seven emirates to celebrate national unity. Qasr Al Hosn, the oldest historic building in Abu Dhabi, has traditionally served as the venue for the President’s Flag Day ceremonies.