President Sheikh Mohamed with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
President Sheikh Mohamed with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
President Sheikh Mohamed with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
President Sheikh Mohamed with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

UAE leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on kingdom's National Day


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President Sheikh Mohamed has congratulated Saudi Arabia as the kingdom celebrates its 95th birthday.

Greetings were sent by the UAE to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, state news agency Wam reported.

“Congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the Saudi people on their 95th National Day,” wrote Sheikh Mohamed on social media.

“Enduring bonds of co-operation and friendship unite our nations and peoples, and we wish the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continued prosperity and growth.”

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, also sent his greetings.

“We ask God to preserve the kingdom’s strength and glory, safeguard its stability and ensure its continued prosperity,” Sheikh Mohammed wrote on X.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, added his voice to those sending their greetings.

“Heartfelt congratulations to the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people on the occasion of National Day, with sincere wishes for continued glory, progress, and prosperity under its leadership,” he said on X.

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