In celebration of Saudi National Day and to solidify the bond between the two countries, the leaders of the United Arab Emirates sent a heartfelt message to the “glorious” Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Both HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, issued public messages on social media alongside a video which showcased the achievements of Saudi Arabia through the years, as well as showcasing clips of the UAE’s leaders with Saudi leaders King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
رسالتي وأخي محمد بن زايد للمملكة العربية السعودية قيادةً وشعباً في يومهم الوطني المجيد … أدام الله مجدهم وعزهم وأدام أخوّة الشعبين الشقيقين.. معاً أبداً .. pic.twitter.com/B0us9qaS5N
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) September 23, 2020
In the video, which showed the continued great relationship between the Kingdom and the UAE, it was stated the country hopes and prays for “the continued prosperity and continued success” of Saudi Arabia.
“The UAE celebrates this glorious occasion with you,” the video stated. “We are one nation and our fate is one. Your pride is our pride, and your joy is our joy.
“The strength of our alliance is rooted in history, together we are united.”
Today, September 23, 2020, marks the 90th official Saudi National Day. It commemorates the renaming of the Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This was by royal decree from King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud in 1932.
Fifteen years ago, in 2005, it was made a national holiday in 2005 by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
