Voting for logo of UAE Nation Brand ends on Tuesday
- Last updated: December 29, 2019 | 00:03
Voting for the logo of the UAE Nation Brand will continue until Dec.31, marking the end of 2019.
The UAE Nation Brand has so far attracted an overwhelming 7.2 million votes in less than two weeks since its launch to select the logo that will represent the country to the world.
The public cast their votes to choose one of three logos displayed on the website www.nationbrand.ae to reflect the UAE’s distinctive identity and lead the country’s new journey towards the next 50 years.
The voting campaign has garnered over 370 million social media views and overwhelming online engagement. Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, had invited people across the globe to take part in voting for the new logo to represent the UAE.
The unique call to global audiences reinforces the humanitarian and global aspect that distinguishes the UAE and reflect its deeply-rooted values of openness, coexistence and tolerance.
The highest number of votes for the Nation Brand logo came from the UAE, India, US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Morocco, Canada, Algeria and Tunisia.
Locally, the UAE Nation Brand has attracted widespread participation across the country’s public and private sectors and individuals. Calls to vote were widely shared on social media platforms and smart apps to involve public audiences in the voting process.
Reinforcing the country’s global and humanitarian role as a beacon of hope, a tree will be planted for every vote for the Nation Brand logo.
The initiative aims to contribute to global efforts to combat climate change, protect the environment, reduce carbon and greenhouse gases emissions and empower communities in several parts of the world, reflecting the UAE’s values of giving, improving the quality of life and protecting planet resources.
The UAE Nation Brand aims to create a symbol that distinguishes the UAE globally and cement its unique identity, humanitarian values and positive presence in the region and the world. The new logo will share the UAE’s exceptional and inspiring success story to the world.
Voting is open for people across the world from Dec.17-31 to select one of three UAE logos that the “Inspiring 49” from the seven emirates took part in designing. logos up for vote are titled “Emirates in Calligraphy,” “The Palm” or “7 Lines.”
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