The ties that bind the UAE and Saudi Arabia were on full display as celebrations were held across the country ahead of the kingdom’s 89th National Day today.
The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Sunday sent messages of greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia.
“We congratulate Saudis for their ever-accelerating accomplishments, leadership and qualified officials. We congratulate the King and the Crown Prince for the support of their people,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid posted on his Twitter account. The special video message shows the level of brotherhood and unity between the two countries and a montage celebrating togetherness shared by Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and King Salman.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also tweeted about the strong UAE-Saudi relations. “Your day is ours; your happiness is ours; and your accomplishments make us all proud. Our bond is unbreakable due to our brotherhood, love and common destiny.”
