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Press Release
His Excellency Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive Director of Watani Al Emarat Foundation,
said: “The UAE flag symbolises the nation’s rich history and represents the relentless efforts of
our founding fathers with their authentic ideals and lofty aspirations. By organising the 12th
edition of the ‘Flag Protectors’ initiative, we aim to highlight the significance of fostering a culture
of respect for and preserving the national flag. This is further a true reflection of our unwavering
dedication to advancing the principles of good citizenship and strengthening national identity.”
The Foundation aimed to involve a wide range of organisations and institutions to participate in
this initiative and strengthen its role in fostering a culture of respect the flag. The entities included
neighbourhood councils, schools and universities, trade centres, partners and stakeholders, as
well as volunteers and individual contributors. This is in recognition of the significance of
cooperation among members of society in raising the nation’s flag properly and strengthening
their sense of national responsibility.
The initiative is based on an intensive media campaign to popularise the Flag Protocol, distribute
around fifty thousand flags, and conduct a series of workshops, most notably the ‘Flag Protocol
Workshop’. This workshop seeks to publicise the history of the UAE flag and its federal law, in
