Flag of United Arab Emirates

🎨 What the flag means

The flag of the United Arab Emirates has green, white and black stripes with a red band by the pole. These are pan-Arab colours that stand for the unity of Arab states. Red stands for energy, green for growth and prosperity, white for peace and purity, and black for dignity.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

10.1 million (2026)

🏙️ Capital

Abu Dhabi1.6 million people (2023)

🗣️ Main language

Arabic

✨ 3 fun facts

1. The UAE flag was designed in 1971 by Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah, who was just 19 and won a national contest.
2. In 2021, the UAE's Hope probe reached orbit around Mars, a first for any Arab country.
3. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest tower in the world.