UAE flag sets new world record to mark National Day

The UAE flag has set a new precedent ahead of the country’s 48th National Day.

Dubai Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, shared a video on his official Instagram account, showcasing the UAE flag setting a new world record.

The caption, read in part: “Another proud moment as our nation’s flag sets a new World Record for the largest flag flown in free fall measuring 144.28 m².”

 

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لحظة فخر جديدة في ظل احتفالاتنا باليوم الوطني لدولتنا العزيزة … تم تحطيم رقم قياسي جديد لأكبر علم بمساحة ١٤٤ متر مربع حلق خلال قفزة مظلية حرة في سماء الوطن. … Another proud moment as our nation’s flag sets a new World Record for the largest flag flown in free fall measuring 144.28 m² Happy National Day

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UAE is celebrating its 48th National Day on December 2. The UAE government had announced holidays from December 1-3 to mark Commemoration Day and National Day.

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