UAE breaks Guinness World Record and presents the achievement to H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed
The UAE broke the world record of most people carrying a flag banner with a participation of 2139 Emirati students from the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI), and incorporation with Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Guinness World Records announced today.
Marking the celebrations of the 43rd UAE National Day, thousands of Emirati students walked a span of 230 meters carrying the UAE flag, measuring two kilometers long and five meters wide, at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club.
The extraordinary feat achieved by our young Emirati students has enabled us to take the countrys honor and name on the world map once again, said Dr. Addel Al Ameri, Managing Director at Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI),
This monumental moment that has gone down in our history is a gift to our pride & leader H.H Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan the President of the UAE. Ameri added.
Today has been a spectacular display of pride and unity by our students. We, at ADVETI, always strive to remain committed in our efforts in the growth and progress of our students. And this record breaking accomplishment has showcased our pride and love for the nation. said Engineer Abdulrahman Al Hammadi, Senior Director at ADVETI.
ADVETI always try to contribute to the nations development and growth through heart and soul. In addition, the breaking of world record for the most number of people carrying a flag requires discipline and hard-work from our students. Our diligent students have made this accomplishment come to reality and we will continue to carry the name and honor of our country and taking it to new heights. Abdulrahman added.
The achievement by ADVETI students smashed the previous record of Italy set in 2011, which boasted of 1,795 participants carrying a 1.797 kilometer long and 4.8 meter wide flag. Officials from the Guinness World Records measured the length and breadth of the flag as well as counted the number of participants, confirming that the record had been broken.
Adnan Sultan Al Nuaimi, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club said: It is an honour for us to be part in helping the UAE achieve another world record. We are thrilled to see the young Emirati generation contribute in elevating their countrys name worldwide, which adds a rich flavor to the event.
