United Arab Emirates

About the flag

United Arab Emirates is correct. The UAE adopted this Pan‑Arab colored flag on December 2, 1971, when seven emirates—led by Abu Dhabi and Dubai—formed a union. The colors represent shared Arab heritage and ideals: green for growth and hope, white for peace, black for strength and resolve, and red for courage. It was designed by Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah, then just 19 years old. Memory tip: think “United” in UAE—seven emirates united under the classic Pan‑Arab palette. Among the options, China, Sri Lanka, and Brunei have distinctive symbols (stars, a lion, and an emblem), while the UAE’s simple Pan‑Arab layout marks it as a Gulf state born in 1971, celebrated each year on National Day, December 2.