Standard Chartered Bank broke the world record today (November 27) by making the world’s largest football mosaic of the UAE flag at the Bank’s Dubai headquarters in Emaar Square, Downtown Burj Khalifa, on the occasion of UAE’s 43rd National Day.

The record was verified by a Guinness World Records official who also handed a certificate to the Bank. In total, 6,000 special footballs in the four colours of the UAE flag were arranged to form the UAE flag spanning over 280 sq m to break the previous world record.

The event follows the bank’s successful launch of its ‘#UAE Pride’ campaign aimed to celebrate the UAE National day and Standard Chartered’s history that spans over 56 years in the UAE.

Commenting on the record, Mohsin Nathani, CEO of Standard Chartered UAE, said: “We are delighted and proud to have celebrated UAE’s 43rd National Day by breaking Guinness World’s Record title for the largest football mosaic. The event was held at our UAE head office at Downtown Dubai, an area famous for setting several records starting from the tallest tower to the biggest mall, making our achievement that much more unique.”

Standard Chartered has been in the UAE since 1958 and operates the largest retail distribution network among international banks with 11 branches, five EBUs and more than 100 ATMs and CDMs. – TradeArabia News Service