The Flag Day marks the day that Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan became the president in 2004. Every year on 3 November people in the Emirates celebrate this national occasion, in which they reaffirm their allegiance to the UAE flag, which is a symbol of the country’s unity and greatness and represents their aspirations for a better future. The image shows Major General Expert Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director General of Dubai Civil Defence taking the salute during the Flag Day ceremonies.