UAE | General
Expats come together for Lebanese national day
During the evening, Lebanese expatriates were shown a video montage that highlighted Lebanon's culture and heritage, and were entertained with traditional song and dance, including songs by legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz.
- By Nathalie Farah, Staff Reporter, Gulf News
- Published: 00:00 November 23, 2009
Abu Dhabi: People came from all over the capital to the Abu Dhabi Officer's Club, to celebrate Lebanon's 66th Independence Day, which marks the end of the French mandate and the withdrawal of foreign troops from the country in 1943.
"We would like to salute the leaders of the UAE, especially President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and congratulate them on the occasion of the UAE's National Day, which falls next week [December 2]. The UAE has been a good ally of Lebanon, continuously providing both military and charitable help, and we hope that bilateral relations between our two countries will continue to grow stronger," Mohammad Hajjar, Ambassador, Charges d'Affairs, said. "Lebanese expatriates [in the UAE] are very happy that we have been given the opportunity to live here, and represent [our country]," he added.
One topic that was discussed with much passion during the event was the recently established unity government with President Michel Sulaiman, Prime Minister Sa'ad Hariri and Hezbollah.
"We hope that the new government brings for Lebanon stability... and economical progress in every field," Hajjar said.
During the evening, Lebanese expatriates were shown a video montage that highlighted Lebanon's culture and heritage, and were entertained with traditional song and dance, including songs by legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz.
More from UAE General
More from UAE
Latest news
- Bridges needed
- Sharjah festival to enlighten heritage lovers
- Reimbursement of ID card fines to start in March
- Last chance for subscribers to win big
- Gang charged with robbery using air-freshener
- it was just a ‘vampire' game, driver tells court
- Restaurateur in Abu Dhabi found dead in flat
- Dubai Police solve murder mystery
- Educating fussy Emirati jobseekers
- 9 injured as paraglider crashes into stadium
- Abu Dhabi Police rescue victims of car crash
- Compensation to vary for fire victims
- Police honour residents who reported crime
- Move to promote Abu Dhabi tourism
- RTA: 0.25m YouTube, Facebook, Twitter followers
Community Reports
-
Bridges needed
Al Ittihad Road has no pedestrian facilities as one nears Sharjah
-
Street lights needed
Authorities urged to act with haste before a major accident occurs in Al Nahda, Dubai
-
Motorists ignore stop sign on buses
Overtaking school vehicles can put students' lives at risk
-
Safety regulations flouted at Dubai work place
In Al Nahda 2, two workers were seen working on the crane boom at a height of 20m without a full body harness or safety net in violation of rules
