Flag of Egypt use until Gamal Abdel Nasser announced the formation of the United Arab Republic in 1958. In 1958, Egypt and Syria united as the United Arab Republic (UAR) and adopted a national flag based on the Arab Liberation flag, with two green stars (representing the two countries of the union) replacing the Eagle of Saladin in the white band. A modified version of the Eagle of Saladin was adopted as the UAR's coat of arms. The flag is now used as the national flag of Syria. Though Syria withdrew from the U.A.R. in 1961, Egypt continued to use the official name
United Arab Emirates national rugby union team (2 wins, 1 loss) UAE 53 - 22 Thailand UAE 19 - 20 Malaysia UAE 16 - 12 Chinese Taipei 2014 Asian Five Nations Division 1: 1 loss. 2013 Asian Five Nations: 5th (4 losses) 2012 Asian Five Nations: 4th (1 win, 3 losses) 2011 Asian Five Nations: 3rd (1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses) Their Test record against all nations: United Arab Emirates national rugby union team The United Arab Emirates National Rugby Union Team represents the United Arab Emirates in rugby union. They compete in the annual Asia Rugby Competitions. They were once part of the Arabian Gulf