Burj Khalifa Lights Up with Egypt, UAE Flags

Burj Khalifa lit up on Wednesday with Egypt and the UAE's flags, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Egyptian-Emirati relations.

Under the slogan "Egypt and the UAE...One Heart," the governments of Egypt and the UAE kicked off their celebration of the 50th anniversary of Egyptian-Emirati relations. 

The two countries seek to boost their strong relations, which date back more than five decades.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the leader of the UAE, are the patrons of the festivities.

On his part, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, will speak on Arab-Arab relations using the Egyptian-Emirati model, and Muhammad Al-Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs in the UAE, will speak on the Egyptian-Emirati relationship, and the historical importance of Egypt.