4,500 flags create portraits of Mohammed bin Rashid, Mohamed bin Zayed

Responding to the call from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to celebrate Flag Day, the Government of Dubai Media Office launched the sixth edition of ‘Flag Garden’ at Kite Beach in Jumeirah. Organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the GDMO, the ‘Flag Garden’ will be open till 10 December 2019.

This year, the ‘Flag Garden’ features 4,500 UAE flags arranged to create portraits of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

GDMO Director General HE Mona Al Marri led the celebrations along with employees of GDMO, Brand Dubai and Dubai Press Club.

Al Marri said that the ‘Flag Garden’ has become an annual event that attracts visitors throughout the period of celebration, which starts on Flag Day and continues till the National Day.

“This year’s edition of Flag Garden aims to honour our nation’s leaders and acknowledge their role in guiding the UAE’s development into a nation that is shaping the future of the world. This initiative is in line with our objective of communicating Dubai’s unique identity and aspirations through innovative initiatives. Through this year’s Flag Garden, we aim to create an iconic visual image that conveys the role of leadership in nation building,” said Al Marri.

The Flag Garden will be open to visitors until 10 December 2019.(News from Dubai Media Office)