The flag of United Arab Emirates was officially adopted on 2nd December, 1971 and it consists of four colors: red, green, white, and black. The Emirati flag is rectangular in shape, its length double its width, and it is divided into four rectangular bands. On the hoist side of the flag there is a vertical red band. The top stripe is green, the middle one is white and the bottom dash is black. It looks similar to the letter E.
The meaning of the flag of the United Arab Emirates
The colors of Emirati flag stand for the Arabian unification of the seven self-governing sheik-ruled emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain and each of the colors is representative for the Arabic world. Therefore, green is a symbol of fertility, white represents peace and neutrality. Black stands for the oil wealth of the country. It is the color of the flag of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The red dash is meant to remember the former flags of the Kharijite Muslims. The flag is considered one of the most important national symbols and it represents the people and their pride.
The meaning of the Coat of Arms of the UAE
The coat of arms of the United Arab Emirates, officially adopted in 1973, consists of a golden falcon with a disk which contains the national flag, a symbol of unity. The seven stars represent the seven self-governing sheik-ruled emirates. The falcon holds with its claws a red parchment bearing the name of the federation. Throughout history the falcon has been the symbol of high birth and luxury. The falcon is also a commanding symbol of boldness.