The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) celebrated Flag Day, which falls on November 3, every year to mark the accession anniversary of UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The DHA participated in the event, while abiding by all precautionary measures to ensure the safety of others during these unprecedented times.

The event begun with His Excellency Humaid Al Qutami, Director General of the DHA, hoisting the flag at the DHA headquarters at 11am.

Al Qutami congratulated H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE President, H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and their Highnesses, members of the Supreme Council, rulers of the Emirates, on the occasion.

Al Qutami said that H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s directives to adopt the 3rd of November every day as Flag Day— to mark the accession of the President of the UAE— consolidates national identity and unity. 

He added that Flag Day renews the spirit of responsibility and strengthens the values of work, giving and dedication.