Mashable: President Sheikh Mohamed invites astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi to raise the flag

The United Arab Emirates rings in the UAE Flag Day celebrations today.

On November 3, 2023, the President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi led the celebrations of the UAE Flag Day, which was launched by the Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in the year 2013.

On Flag Day, we stand in unity to raise the UAE flag which symbolises the pride and loyalty of the nation. As we join together to mark this occasion, I remain fully confident in the ability of the next generation to create a brighter future for all. pic.twitter.com/jzgEBRLOEI

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) November 3, 2023
The UAE Flag Day marks the beginning of several national occasions in the Emirates, leading up to the nation’s Independence Day and is celebrated every November 3rd. The day celebrates the accession of the late Sheikh Khalifa as the UAE President in the year 2004.

This year, the huge celebrations marking the national occasion, the UAE Flag Day took place on Friday at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi.

Several other Emirati leaders came together on Friday to mark the occasion as President Sheikh Mohamed and Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi proudly raised the national flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi.

Several images and videos from the event were shared by the UAE President, Vice President, the President’s son Sheikh Khaled, the Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan, and other leaders.

lorer of the United Arab Emirates returned to Earth in September 2023 after the long-duration six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. The 42-year-old astronaut created history by becoming the first Arab to perform a space walk.

It is an honour to stand alongside H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, to raise the flag of our nation high.. On my arm and in my heart, our flag accompanied me throughout my mission. I vow to do everything to keep the eternal symbol of our nation flying high,… https://t.co/C4aU1bPabB

— Sultan AlNeyadi (@Astro_Alneyadi) November 3, 2023
Meanwhile, residents of the UAE including the kids rang in the celebrations today. Take a look.

This year, the United Arab Emirates has seen big accomplishments across various fields, with the space sector being the biggest.