The UAE flag was raised at the Opening Ceremony of the 26th Winter Olympic Games, hosted by the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo from 6 to 22 February. For the first time, the ceremony was staged simultaneously across four principal venues. All athletes took part in the Parade of Nations within their respective competition groups, while flag bearers also marched alongside the same groups, a measure designed to reduce travel time and facilitate athletes’ participa