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highlighting the means to preserve its grandeur. This initiative targets
government and private institutions, schools, universities and homes.

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 addition to clarifying
the approved standards of the country’s flag and the right ways to handle it in a
manner that preserves its dignity.

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