October 6, 2025
The UAE will run a month-long national campaign from November 3 to December 2, highlighting heritage, unity, and patriotism in line with Flag Day and National Day celebrations.
The United Arab Emirates has announced a month-long National Month and Unity Campaign that will run from November 3 to December 2, coinciding with the country’s annual Flag Day and National Day celebrations. The initiative aims to strengthen national identity, highlight cultural heritage, and foster unity and patriotism among citizens and residents alike.
According to the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, the campaign will include a series of nationwide activities, events, and educational programs designed to showcase the country’s achievements, traditions, and vision for the future. Citizens and residents are encouraged to participate in community events, cultural performances, heritage exhibitions, and patriotic displays across all seven emirates.
Flag Day, celebrated on November 3, marks the anniversary of the unification of the UAE’s seven emirates under the leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the nation. It serves as a symbolic reminder of national pride, unity, and the UAE’s remarkable journey of development and international recognition.
The campaign also emphasizes the values of social cohesion, solidarity, and civic responsibility, encouraging all residents to reflect on the UAE’s history, progress, and contributions to global development. Schools, universities, government institutions, and private organizations will participate through special programs, educational initiatives, and public awareness campaigns.
Events planned include traditional cultural exhibitions, national parades, music and arts performances, and interactive workshops highlighting the UAE’s achievements in education, science, innovation, and infrastructure. Authorities have also promoted social media initiatives to allow residents to engage digitally, share their patriotic messages, and celebrate the nation’s heritage online.
The Ministry of Culture and Youth highlighted that the campaign aligns with the UAE Vision 2031, focusing on creating an inclusive, knowledge-driven society while preserving national heritage. It also reflects the leadership’s continuous efforts to cultivate a sense of belonging and pride among all citizens and residents, regardless of background.
Local and international observers see this campaign as a way for the UAE to reinforce its national identity in an increasingly globalized world. By celebrating heritage, unity, and patriotism, the UAE strengthens civic engagement and cultivates appreciation for its history, values, and cultural achievements.
The campaign will culminate on December 2, the UAE National Day, which commemorates the formal unification of the emirates in 1971. This day is marked by large-scale celebrations, official ceremonies, and public festivities, highlighting the UAE’s achievements in diplomacy, innovation, and international development.
Authorities encourage everyone to participate actively, displaying national flags, attending community events, and sharing experiences that celebrate the UAE’s unity, achievements, and aspirations for the future.