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Symbol Name File References 1 Flag: Flag of the United Arab Emirates [3] 2 Anthem: National anthem of the United Arab Emirates: 3 Emblem: Emblem of the United Arab Emirates [3] 4 Bird: Falcon [3] 5 Animal: Arabian oryx [3] 6 Tree: Ghaf [3]
The falcon has 7 tail feathers also representing the 7 Emirates. The falcon holds with its talons a red parchment bearing the name of the federation in Kufic script. [2] Prior to March 22, 2008, when the emblem was modified, the falcon had a red disk, which showed an Arab sailboat in its interior, surrounded by a chain.
Pages in category "National symbols of the United Arab Emirates" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The traditions and recorded history about the Quraysh and Prophet Muhammad claim a falcon had been used as clan symbol. Therefore, several variants of the Quraishi hawk were and are seen in the flags, coat of arms, seals and emblems of several Arab states until today. In that meaning, the Hawk of Quraish is a rival to the Eagle of Saladin. [1] [2]
A red field with a white symbol in the center and a white Arabic script upwards. 1727–1818 1822–1891: Flag of the Emirate of Diriyah and The Emirate of Nejd: A Green Field with a White Stripe on the fly and an Arabic script written in white in the center. [29] [30] [31]
Jumeirah Road sign. D-routes connect localities within the city of Dubai and are identified by the emblem of a fort, the letter D and a two or three digit number. Considerably shorter in length than the average E-route, D-routes provide an intra-city network of roads and streets.
The second is a link to the article that details that symbol, using its Unicode standard name or common alias. (Holding the mouse pointer on the hyperlink will pop up a summary of the symbol's function.); The third gives symbols listed elsewhere in the table that are similar to it in meaning or appearance, or that may be confused with it;
This is a list of national birds, including official birds of overseas territories and other states described as nations. Most species in the list are officially designated. Some species hold only an "unofficial" status. The Official status column is marked as Yes only if the bird currently holds the position of the official national bird.