The flag of the United Arab Emirates (Arabic: علم الإمارات العربية المتحدة) was adopted on December 2, 1971.
It contains the Pan-Arab colors red, green, white and black, which symbolize Arabian unity.
In addition the individual colours have the following meanings:
* Green: Fertility
* White: Neutrality
* Black: Oil wealth
* Red: Unity
Merchant ships may fly the alternative civil ensign, a red flag with the national flag in the canton. |
