The story behind approving the shape and colours of the UAE flag dates back to when the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, received the members of the committee which was responsible for considering the designs for the UAE flag, national anthem, and official emblem.
2 December 1971
The UAE flag was first raised on December 2, 1971, with the honour of being raised for the first time by our founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, at the "Dar Al Ittihad" in Dubai.
6 December 1971
UAE flag was proudly flying at the headquarters of the Arab League, as the UAE joined the league on December 6, becoming its 18th member.
9 December 1971
The UAE flag was raised at the United Nations headquarters after the UAE became the 132nd member of the international organisation.
