ABU DHABI : The UAE celebrated Flag Day with unity and integrity. Flag hoisting took place yesterday morning at 11 am in government and private institutions in the spirit of patriotism. As Flag Day is a weekend holiday tomorrow, Flag Day was observed on the previous working day. It is also an opportunity to renew allegiance and pledge to President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Flag Day was established in 2012 at the behest of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Foreigners also participated in the celebration held at the Ministry and various government and private institutions. Chairman M. A Yousafali and senior officers of Abu Dhabi Police attended. Expatriate Malayali
organizations also gathered in the celebration of Potunad. Special assemblies and artistic programs were staged in schools in the UAE to mark Flag Day.
The first international concert from abroad in 2026 and the 2nd consecutive year of the monthly Carnatic Music concert series of the International Chamber, Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust, Tripunithura, Kerala, have been hosted from OHIO, U.S.A. Vocal Sangeetha Vidushi Ms. Dhivya Senthil Murugan, Violinist Ms. Medha Lalyt Iyer, and Mridangam Vidwan Sri Lalit Subramanian have accompanied on 13-02-2026 from OHIO, USA.
March 22, 2026
SRUTHI MATHAA… LAYA PITHAA… The International Chamber for Indian Music & Culture, an international initiative of Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust, Tripunithura, Kerala, has hosted the 2nd
