123-metre high flag-pole to fly UAE flag at Dubai's Jumeirah Open Beach
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the construction of a mega flagpole featuring the UAE Flag at Jumeirah Open Beach, rising 123 metres, rendering it a visible landmark in Dubai, the RTA has announced today.
His Highness has also endorsed the final design and main components of the Union Museum which will be constructed at the Union House that saw the signing of the document announcing the formation of the UAE federation.
The new design of the Museum is inspired by portraits of Their Highnesses the Sheikhs signing the constitution of the UAE on the 2nd of December 1971.
The writing pen and document containing the provisions of the Constitution have been used as key elements in the imposing structures of the Museum.
This concept is complemented by the inkstand replicated in the Union House, and the simple and sleek lines on the external profile of the building signify a nimbly folded paper, giving it a unique manifestation without overshadowing the shape of the Union House.
“The Union House building comprises eight sections; Section 1 comprises an educational museum, and Section 2 spotlights the story of the neighbourhood during the pre-union era along with the life patterns of populace in various environments.
“Section 3 highlights the roadmap leading to the formation of the union together with the key local, regional and international events in that period. Section 4 focuses on the blueprints of the union epitomised in the studious efforts of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, whereas Section 5 presents information about (Why the Union?) citing key factors prompting the founders to form the federation.
"Section 6 narrates the details of establishing the federation state, Section 7 is devoted to the Constitution of the UAE, and Section 8 sheds light on the achievements made since the formation of the Union,” Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA stated.