United Arab Emirates
Adopted1971
Design classPan-Arab
RegionAsia
Green, white and black with a red band.
History and symbolism
The flag of the union joins a vertical red band at the hoist with green, white and black bands of the Arab Revolt. Designed by Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah, then a young diplomat, in 1971.
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