Press Releases
03 Nov 2022
Statement of Mattar Al Tayer marking Flag Day
(Al Tayer: Our memories of Flag Day will endure forever)
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stated that Flag Day, which is celebrated annually on November 3rd, commemorates our country's pride in its flag as a symbol of glory and honour.
“On this day, we look up to the sky as the state flag soars high to honour the efforts of the Founding Fathers of the United Arab Emirates, led by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in forming the country for citizens, residents and visitors to cherish under this blessed union shadow to the present,” said Al Tayer.
“Flag Day is a celebration of UAE nation cohesion under a leadership that set the pillars of a modern state and thrives on the unity of citizens. Our memories of Flag Day will endure forever. It is an event to renew our pledge and loyalty to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. In the same vein, we pledge sincerity and devotion to their highnesses, members of the Supreme Council, and rulers of the emirates to continue making sacrifices for our nation and maintaining its unity under the national flag, the symbol of glory and honour,” added Al Tayer.