H.H. Sheikh Mohammed calls on public to raise UAE flag in show of loyalty

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has urged the public to raise the UAE flag in a show of loyalty to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The call highlights a renewed focus on unity, national identity, and shared responsibility, and reinforces the role of the flag as a unifying symbol across society.

In a post on social media platform X, Sheikh Mohammed called upon "the sons of the UAE and its residents... to raise it above homes, institutions and buildings...as a symbol of our loyalty to our country's president and a shared sense of belonging". 

"The UAE faced recent challenges united and has come through them stronger and more cohesive. Everyone stood behind one flag ..The UAE flag reflects our strength and what we have built as a country. I invite everyone to raise it across homes and workplaces," His Highness said, adding, "We take pride in our country, our president, our Armed Forces, our economy, and all citizens and residents who move this country forward every day."

دخلت دولة الإمارات الأزمة الأخيرة متحدة .. وخرجت منها وهي أكثر اتحاداً والتفافاً وولاءً.. مواطنين ومقيمين .. صغاراً وكباراً .. عسكريين ومدنيين .. حكوميين واقتصاديين .. الجميع متحد تحت راية الدولة وعلمها ورمز وحدتها ..

علم الإمارات رمز القوة والفخر .. ندعو أبناء الإمارات… pic.twitter.com/OTptAu5lVp

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 9, 2026