Sharjah Economic Development Department celebrates Flag Day
Sharjah - Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) celebrated the "Flag Day" at its main headquarters and branches today.
Published: Tue 3 Nov 2015, 1:59 PM
Updated: Tue 3 Nov 2015, 5:24 PM
This was the day when His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan became the President of UAE.
According to the directives, the country's government and federal entities have to raise the flag on their buildings at 12 pm as a sign of unification.
His Excellency Sultan Abdulla bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, SEDD Chairman, said that the flag symbolises the pride and strength of the nation, so we have to keep it high always.
Furthermore, he confirmed that the flag day reflects the unity of the country, as well as highlights the loyalty, wise leadership and belonging to the country. Then he added that the country has many continuous achievements under the leadership of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan who is following up with the great work of his Highness Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
As for the celebration's program, Abdelaziz Omar Al Midfa, Deputy Director of Government Communication Department in SEDD, said that the ceremony expresses the sincere loyalty and belonging to the country, as well as the wise leadership of Shaikh Khalifa. Also, a board was placed at the main lobby in the Department for the employees to express their feelings of pride towards the country.
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