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Dubai Airports raises UAE flag at DXB and second hub for Flag Day

Dubai Airports marked UAE Flag Day on 3 November with flag-raising ceremonies across both of its airports, with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum leading the event at Dubai International Airport.

The ceremony at Dubai International Airport (DXB) was led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. He raised the UAE flag as the national anthem played.

Senior executives, employees and partners from the wider oneDXB community gathered at DXB for the occasion, which Dubai Airports described as a reflection of the national pride shared across the airport community.

Flag-raising ceremonies were also held at the operator's second airport, extending the observance across both hubs.

UAE Flag Day is observed annually. Dubai Airports said the occasion celebrates the values of unity and belonging, honours the nation's leadership and reaffirms a shared commitment to the UAE's continued progress and prosperity.