As part of the Flag Day celebrations which happened across the UAE on 3rd November, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) spared no efforts either.  Held in response to the national initiative rolled out in 2012 by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in concurrence with the anniversary of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, taking office the Flag Day initiative calls for hoisting the state flag on November 3 each year in all premises of organizations, public facilities and houses all over the UAE.

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, hoisted the national flag in the Head Office of the RTA in the presence of CEO, Directors and scores of employees of the RTA.

Al Tayer expressed his delight and pride as it reflects the coherence of citizens as well as the sense of belonging and loyalty to our leadership; which has set the ingredients of a modern country. The UAE has thus become a banner for each Emirati and a model country of unity & development for nations worldwide.

“The third of November each year will remain a prominent day etched in our lives & hearts, and the UAE flag will remain a symbol of our pride as a competent state among civilized nations. November will also remain a month to remember, as it has been blessed with the Martyr’s Day on Nov 30th in a gesture replicating the heroic role of our nation in maintaining the pride and defending the people of Yemen. It is meant to be a day for honoring the precious blood shed by the sons of our land for the noble causes of Arab dignity & unity and shared destiny,” said Al Tayer.

“The Flag Day will remain a symbol of our belonging to a nation that has granted us security, safety, happiness and sweeping developments. We will remain committed to the path of the union charted by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum; which encompasses all citizens, residents and visitors,” he added.

Ms. Moaza Al Marri, Director of Marketing & Corporate Communication, Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector, RTA, said, “The Flag Day events held by the RTA included setting up a giant smart screen in the Head Office of the RTA, and the Business Bay Metro Station. Selfies taken by RTA employees or the station users were combined to form the UAE Flag in a creative style. This flag had been printed & hoisted in RTA Head Office as well as the Business Bay Metro Station offering a lovely memory for everyone whose image forms part of the flag mosaic. This program enables posting the flag placard on the Facebook page or sending via the e-mail of the participant.

“The Flag Day event also included raising the national flag at Al Ghubaiba Metro Station, Gold Souq Bus Station, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station, Marina Mall Station, and Customers Happiness Center at Umm Al Romool. The state flag wrapped 10 public buses and 45 taxis, and celebrations will continue until the advent of the 45th National Day. Flags will also be distributed at the arrival terminal of the Dubai International Airport.