{"id":17498,"date":"2026-04-12T15:46:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/abudhabi\/?p=17498"},"modified":"2026-04-12T15:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:46:07","slug":"200kg-uae-flag-carried-by-64-nationalities-sets-world-record-in-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/abudhabi\/en\/news\/200kg-uae-flag-carried-by-64-nationalities-sets-world-record-in-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"200KG UAE Flag Carried By 64 Nationalities Sets World Record In Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"

In one of the most powerful moments of unity seen in Abu Dhabi, 153 people from 64 nationalities came together to carry a single UAE flag and set a new Guinness World Record.<\/p>\n

The moment took place at Hudayriyat Island, where participants walked 100 metres together, lifting a massive 85-metre banner weighing over 200kg.<\/p>\n

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Not athletes. Not soldiers.<\/h3>\n

What made this moment even more special?<\/p>\n

The participants weren\u2019t professionals: they were doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers who had spent recent weeks on the frontlines of care.<\/p>\n

Standing side by side, they came together under one flag, representing the diverse community that calls the UAE home.<\/p>\n

A moment of unity: rain and all!<\/h3>\n

Despite rainy conditions, participants, many joined by their families, including children; waited for the weather to clear before taking part in the record attempt.<\/p>\n

The initiative, titled \u201cOur Nation. Our Heartbeat.\u201d<\/em>, was held during the closing ceremony of the Burjeel Games.<\/p>\n

Breaking records and expectations<\/h3>\n

The event set a new global benchmark for the \u201cMost Nationalities Carrying a Banner,\u201d surpassing the previous record of 58 nationalities.<\/p>\n

A Guinness World Records adjudicator was present on-site to review the attempt and by the end of it, the group was officially declared \u201cOfficially Amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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More than just a record<\/strong><\/p>\n

The initiative was inspired by a call from UAE leadership to raise the national flag and reinforce unity across the country.<\/p>\n

Organised within just 48 hours, the event became a powerful symbol of resilience following recent regional challenges.<\/p>\n

From frontline heroes to flagbearers<\/h3>\n

For many participants, the moment was deeply personal.<\/p>\n

Healthcare workers who usually spend their days caring for others stood together in a different way, as one community, united under one flag.<\/p>\n

Their message was clear: the UAE is home to many, but stands as one.<\/p>\n

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