All you need to know about the UAE Flag

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and must be proportionate to the size of the flagpole.

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AThe Flag Law stipulates

for any person who publicly drops, Flags should be made of a durable material, to withstand the harsh weather. The material should be

BAIf raised atop a building, the flag should be in size, while the pole should be

BIf hoisted in front of a building, the flag should be in size and the pole

CFlags inside a hall, or an office, should be in size and be hoisted on a pole in a hall and in an office.

represents hardiness, bravery, strength and courage. The vertical red band can also be interpreted as binding all the other meanings together in unity.

represents hope, joy, optimism and love. It can also symbolise the country’s prosperity.

represents peace and honesty while also symbolising the generosity and humanitarian works carried out in the UAE. White is the purest colour, and is interpreted by some to symbolise cleanliness.

Contrary to popular belief, it does not represent oil. It stands for the defeat of enemies, and also strength of mind. damages or in any way insults the national flag, the flag of any member emirate in the Union, or the flag of any other country as a result of disgust or contempt of the powers of the Union, the emirates or the relevant countries.