The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on the occasion of his country's National Day. In his cable, the King expressed his sincerest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Highness, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the brotherly United Arab Emirates.
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, also sent a similar congratulatory cable to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Crown Prince expressed his warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Highness, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the brotherly United Arab Emirates.
Deep-rooted historical relations and strategic partnership
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques praised the distinguished fraternal relations that bind the two countries and their brotherly peoples, relations which all strive to strengthen and develop in all fields. This message of congratulations embodies the depth of the historical and strategic ties that unite the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, ties that transcend the boundaries of traditional diplomacy to reach the level of a comprehensive partnership built on a shared vision and a common destiny. The leaderships of the two countries, through the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council, are working to intensify bilateral cooperation in various political, economic, military, and security fields, in a way that serves the interests of both peoples and enhances the security and stability of the region.
UAE National Day: A Journey of Unity and Renaissance
The United Arab Emirates celebrates its National Day on December 2nd each year, commemorating the founding of its union in 1971. On this historic day, the rulers of the seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah, which joined later in 1972) met under the leadership of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, to announce the establishment of a unified nation that embarked on a comprehensive development journey. Over the past five decades, the UAE has transformed into a leading global hub for the economy, trade, tourism, and innovation, presenting a unique model of urban development while preserving its authentic cultural identity. This national occasion reflects an inspiring success story in nation-building and achieving prosperity for its people.
