Egypt, UAE Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Bilateral 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 on Wednesday. Both nations seek to deepen their already strong connections, which date back more than five decades.

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, the president of Egypt, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the leader of the United Arab Emirates, are the patrons of the festivities.

On the other hand, 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.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly will give a speech on the reality and future of relations between the two peoples.

The "Egypt and the UAE... One Heart" event, according to Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs in the United Arab Emirates, reflects the strength of Egyptian-Emirati relations and is a significant step toward bolstering cooperation in all areas. This is because the Egyptian and Emirati leadership are eager to quicken the pace of cooperation and broaden it to include numerous important sectors.

"The agenda of the sessions includes an opening speech by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, and His Excellency the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States will participate, along with a presentation of the successful stories of a number of Egyptian-Emirati companies and honouring a group of the first Egyptian media professionals, intellectuals, and athletes in the UAE," according to Al Gergawi.

"More than 20 sessions bring together the government ministers of Egypt and the UAE, as well as representatives from the economy, culture, media, and the private sector, to celebrate five decades of illustrious relations and advance them to broader and more comprehensive horizons," he continued.

The "Egypt and the UAE... One Heart" event brings together a group of ministers, officials, businessmen, and decision makers with the aim of developing new ways and prospects for cooperation in the fields of economy, investment, trade, media, and culture in order to meet the requirements of the current stage with its many variables that require further development.

 According to Al Gergawi, the gathering will highlight the event's goals and the significance of holding it