By Maitha Younis Al Ketbi
Sharjah Police Headquarters celebrated Flag Day alongside the country’s celebrations by raising the UAE flag across all its buildings and facilities throughout the emirate. Directors-general and their deputies, directors of directorates and departments, and officers, non-commissioned officers, personnel, and civilian staff from various specializations across police units attended the ceremonies.
The ceremonies began at 11 a.m. with the raising of the UAE flag on the main flagpole at the Headquarters, with the flag raised at the same time at all police buildings and facilities. The Sharjah Police Science Academy band performed the UAE national anthem.
On this occasion, His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, extended his warmest congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may Allah protect him; His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, may Allah protect him; Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates; His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; and Their Highnesses the Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers. Asking Allah to grant the UAE’s leadership, government and people continued progress and prosperity.
His Excellency affirmed that Flag Day renews the commitment to safeguarding the Union's achievements and reflects a united national resolve to continue building a nation whose strength rests on the close bond between its leadership and people, and on its firm belief that people are the foundation of development and prosperity. He noted that the UAE flag would remain a symbol of unity and pride, bearing witness to a nation’s journey shaped by the determination of its people and the vision of its wise leadership.
He added that the occasion carries a national responsibility to continue working with sincerity and dedication, and to honor the trust placed in Sharjah Police personnel to serve the nation and protect its security and stability. He prayed that Almighty God would preserve the nation’s honor and prosperity, and that its flag would continue to fly high in glory.