United Arab Emirates Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag

In 1971, the seven emirates united to form a single state, and adopted their flag the same year, following a national competition.

The flag retained the traditional red and white colors, to which black and green were added to form the pan-Arab colors.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

• Red embodies the unity of the State.

• Symbolizes vegetation and the fertility of the earth.

• White illustrates the neutrality of the State.

• Black echoes oil, the country's main resource.