United in spirit, UAE residents, visitors and students from all nationalities gathered around the country’s national flag unfurled in all its glory in the main hall of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), as the UAE Flag Day coincided with the opening day of the 11-day fair. The gathering stood proudly to honour this national symbol as the inspiring national anthem resonated through the Expo Centre Sharjah.
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) celebrates this key occasion every year to foster national spirit and honour the cherished values of the UAE, while also underlining the importance of the Flag Day which is a symbol of pride.