UAE leaders congratulate Oman’s Sultan and people on National Day

UAE leaders conveyed their warm wishes to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and the Omani people

Last updated: November 20, 2025 | 12:49

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Abu Dhabi: UAE leaders have extended their congratulations to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and the people of Oman on the Sultanate’s National Day, wishing the nation continued progress, prosperity, and enduring bonds of friendship.

In a post shared on his X account, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “Sincere congratulations to my brother Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and the people of Oman on the occasion of the country’s National Day. The bonds of friendship between our nations and peoples are deeply rooted and we look forward to further strengthening these ties to foster lasting progress and prosperity.”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, wrote on his X account: “We congratulate the brotherly people of Oman and my brother, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, on their country’s glorious National Day. We also congratulate them on their ongoing journey of progress and renaissance. We ask Allah Almighty to preserve their pride and prosperity, and to strengthen the bonds of love and brotherhood between our two nations and peoples.”

Khitam Al Amir

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