UAE leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on National Day

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the messages of congratulations to Saudi Arabia on the Kingdom's 92nd National Day.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and wished for the Kingdom's "continued progress and prosperity".

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also posted a special message on his official Twitter handle, expressing pride in the unity of the Kingdom. 

"Our present and our future are together," he wrote.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Council, also posted similar messages on social media.

The UAE will mark Saudi Arabia’s National Day on September 23 with large-scale celebrations, under the theme, "Together Forever KSA-UAE," underscoring the deep-rooted relations between the two countries.

The UAE’s major landmarks and many official and private entities have started decorating their headquarters with Saudi flags, and shopping malls have announced special events and activities on the occasion.

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