flag of the United Arab Emirates
Also known as 🇦🇪, UAE flag, the United Arab Emirates flag, United Arab Emirates flag
national flag of the United Arab Emirates
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The flag of the United Arab Emirates is the official national symbol of the UAE, consisting of horizontal stripes of green, white, and orange with a vertical red band on the hoist side. It represents the nation's identity and sovereignty, and is used to represent the country in official settings, international events, and as a symbol of national pride for its citizens.
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- Flags of the United Arab Emirates
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- 1971-12-02
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The national flag of the United Arab Emirates contains the pan-Arab colors red, green, white, and black. It was designed in 1971 by Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah, who was 19 years old at that time, and was adopted on 2 December 1971 after winning a nationwide flag design contest. The main theme of the flag's four colors is the sovereignty and unity of the Arab states.
Merchant ships may fly the alternative civil ensign, a red flag with the national flag in the canton. The airline Emirates uses the UAE flag as part of their livery.