UAE all decked up for Oman’s 50th N-day celebrations
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman, on the occasion of his country’s 50th National Day, observed on Nov.18.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the 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, sent similar messages to Sultan Haitham, on the occasion.
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, also sent a message of congratulations to Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said on the occasion.
The UAE will celebrate on Wednesday the 50th National Day of Oman, highlighting the strong ties and strategic partnership between the two countries.
The celebrations will take place under the slogan, “Oman is from us, and we are among them,” and will witness a range of events and shows celebrating the golden jubilee and fitieth anniversary of Oman’s renaissance on 18th November.
The events will include lighting key landmarks around the country with the Omani flag, as well as festive celebrations at the country’s land ports. Omani visitors coming to the UAE will also be received with flowers and souvenirs.
Oman’s annual National Day coincides with the re-opening of land ports connecting the two countries ater over eight months of suspension due to the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic.
His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman; His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain; His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, also sent a message of congratulations to Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said.
The ties between the two countries are witnessing rapid political, economic, social and cultural development, under the leadership of Sheikh Khalifa and Sultan Haitham.
The two brotherly countries share social and cultural relations that extend deep into history. During the past decades, many prominent stations have directly contributed to their consolidation and their advancement, and the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sultan Qaboos bin Said held a historic meeting in 1968.