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Dubai Financial Market Celebrates The “Flag Day”

Date 03/11/2016

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today celebrated the “Flag Day”, as the UAE flag was hoisted and national anthem was played in the presence of senior management officials and division heads of DFM. Attendees at the event included investors present at the trading floor as well as employees of DFM and brokerage firms.     

The “Flag Day” is an annual celebration initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in order to honor the UAE flag through series of simultaneous nationwide events. This occasion coincides with the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan's accession as UAE President on 3 November.

His Excellency Essa Kazim, Chairman of DFM said: “We are honored to congratulate their highnesses the rulers of the UAE and its people on this occasion. The “Flag Day” provides a unique and unprecedented example of loyalty towards homeland. We are proud of our flag and would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm allegation towards the country and its wise leadership.”