UAE leaders congratulate ruler of Oman on National Day

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The UAE leaders have congratulated the ruler of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on the country's 52nd National Day.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to his official Twitter account to wish happiness and success to the Sultan and the people of Oman. 

He said, "Congratulations to my brother Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and all our friends in Oman on the occasion of the country’s 52nd National Day. The people of the UAE are your brothers and sisters and we celebrate this day with you. We wish the Sultanate continued happiness and success."

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, sent a similar message through his official Twitter account and shared a video of the Burj Khalifa illuminated in the colours of the Omani flag. 

"I congratulate my brother Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, may God protect him, on the blessed path of renaissance that he is leading. May God bless the people of Oman with goodness and glory. May God bless our people with brotherhood, love and cooperation," he wrote.

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain also congratulated the Sultan of Oman. 

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