The Emirates News Agency reported that Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Sharjah, attended the Flag Day ceremony held on November 3, 2026. He was accompanied by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and other senior officials during the event. The group raised the UAE flag at 11:00 a.m., coinciding with a nationwide call issued by Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, while the national anthem played to open the proceedings.
The ceremony reflected pride in the national flag and the values of unity, sovereignty and dignity it represents, according to WAM. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed affirmed that marking Flag Day at such locations honours the vision of the Founding Fathers who established the Union and paved the way for national development. His remarks aligned with parallel statements from other rulers and officials on the same day across different emirates.
WAM records show that the UAE has observed Flag Day annually on November 3 since its launch in 2013 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The occasion serves as the start of National Month, running until Eid Al Etihad on December 2, and focuses on renewing loyalty to the leadership and the nation. A separate WAM report placed the total number of official flag-raising events at multiple government and educational sites nationwide this year.
In Sharjah the participation of the Crown Prince underscored the emirate’s alignment with federal observances, the news agency stated. Comparable ceremonies occurred in Al Ain where Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan raised the flag at Qasr Al Muwaiji in the presence of inspiring families and people of determination. WAM coverage noted that these events highlighted the flag as a symbol of the deep-rooted foundations laid by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the day by hoisting the flag at its Abu Dhabi headquarters, with Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh leading officials in a pledge of loyalty, according to WAM. Participants at various venues expressed commitment to the nation’s progress and prosperity under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The coordinated activities across institutions demonstrated the scale of public and official engagement in the annual tradition.
Flag Day commemorates the UAE flag as a representation of sovereignty and national pride, a framing consistent in WAM reporting since the observance began. Educational venues including universities hosted segments of the celebrations to engage students and faculty directly in the national reflection. This year’s events built on the established pattern of inclusivity, incorporating citizens, residents and people of determination in line with directives from the leadership.
