On the occasion of the UAE 48th National Day, the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan received on Monday cables of congratulations from kings, presidents and emirs of sisterly and friendly countries.
On his part, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi greeted the UAE government and people on the country’s National Day.
“Today, we celebrate the UAE 48th National Day. A day when the people of this country united with their leadership for a better future for the UAE, full of achievements, progress and prosperity,” Sisi posted on his official Facebook account.
President Sisi wrote a similar message on his Twitter account.
“The spirit of our ancestors lives through us, unites us, makes us one across all emirates.” These words – alongside an image of Sheikh Zayed, the founding father of the UAE – were displayed on the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, to celebrate the country’s National Day.
With pride in our hearts and smiles on our faces, let us cherish UAE's memorable journey so far and the journey yet to come.Happy #UAENationalDay. #BurjKhalifa pic.twitter.com/jBrkdrDY4f
— Burj Khalifa (@BurjKhalifa) December 2, 2019
The special moment touched the hearts of thousands of residents and tourists who turned up to see the spectacular LED show on Monday.
Popular spots such as Festival City, La Mer, Al Seef and Global Village saw a spectacular celebration of the day, including fireworks and concerts.
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, received similar greetings on the spectacular occasion.
