His Excellency Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), stated:
“The call by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to raise the UAE flag over homes and institutions represents a unifying national message that embodies the values of the Union and reflects the deep cohesion between leadership and society. At GDRFA Dubai, we reaffirm our commitment to this call, which reinforces the concepts of belonging and national pride among all members of the community.
This call expresses the essence of national identity, strengthens the values of citizenship, and highlights the UAE flag as a symbol of strength and pride, and a banner of national unity upon which the nation’s journey was built. Raising it above homes, institutions, and buildings is a practical expression of loyalty and belonging, and a reflection of a unified national scene that demonstrates the community’s alignment with its leadership and its nation.
The UAE has presented an exceptional model of unity and cohesion, entering challenges with one spirit and emerging more united, more cohesive, and more loyal—forming a nation where all stand under one flag: citizens and residents, young and old, civilians and military, government and private sector alike. This reflects the strength of the social fabric and the solid bond between leadership and the people.
The UAE flag holds a deeply rooted value in the conscience of society. His Highness described it as ‘a symbol of our unity, our oneness, and our strength… a banner of our pride and glory.’ This description captures the flag’s significance in the nation’s identity and embodies the values of pride and belonging that unite all who live on this land.
This call contributes to strengthening the spirit of citizenship and consolidating national identity, reflecting a high level of societal awareness, and affirming that unity is not merely a symbolic value, but a daily practice embodied in the unity of hearts and efforts in serving the nation, advancing its development journey, and reinforcing its position as a global model of cohesion and stability.
The UAE’s qualitative achievements across various sectors are the result of strong leadership and a united society. This fosters national pride and drives the continued journey of development and achievement, within a national model to be emulated—where efforts are unified and progress continues with confidence and consistency.
At GDRFA Dubai, we continue to play our role within an integrated government system that reflects these values in its services and initiatives, fosters a spirit of belonging, and places people at the center of its priorities, thereby enhancing quality of life and ensuring sustainable development.
We call upon citizens and residents to raise the UAE flag high above every home and building, so it remains a symbol of national unity, a sign of loyalty and belonging, and a reflection of a proud society united behind its leadership, moving confidently toward a more prosperous future.”
