UAE Celebrates 91st Saudi National Day

Burj Khalifa displays an image of the Saudi flag in celebration of the 91st Saudi National Day (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Burj Khalifa displays an image of the Saudi flag in celebration of the 91st Saudi National Day (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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UAE Celebrates 91st Saudi National Day

Burj Khalifa displays an image of the Saudi flag in celebration of the 91st Saudi National Day (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Burj Khalifa displays an image of the Saudi flag in celebration of the 91st Saudi National Day (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The UAE will join Saudi Arabia in celebrating the Kingdom's 91st National Day on September 23, under the slogan "Together Forever," confirming the deep ties between the two countries.

Several Emirati landmarks were lit up in green with the Saudi flag as part of the country's participation in celebrating the Kingdom's National Day.

Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, displayed an image of the Saudi flag, and the landmarks of the Dubai Financial Center were colored with the flags of the two countries.

Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister, conveyed his best wishes to the Saudi leadership.

"The Saudi National Day every year is an occasion dear to all of us. An occasion in which we renew brotherhood and establish love and proceed from it towards a better and more beautiful future of two peoples united by ambition that knows no bounds," Sheikh Mohammed wrote on Twitter.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated in a tweet the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, and the Saudi people on their 91st National Day.

"Our two nations stand as one, and we celebrate all your achievements. We look forward to a bright future together."

Saudi Arabia is the leading Arab trade partner of the UAE and its third international trading partner, accounting for 7 percent of the UAE's international non-oil trade, according to a reported by state news agency WAM.

The two countries have the two largest Arab economies and are among the top 10 exporters in the world, with a total export size of nearly $750 billion in 2018.

UAE Pro League announced that ADNOC Pro League's fifth match week will be held under the motto "Saudi National Day" to celebrate the 91st National Day with their Saudi brothers.

Saudi Arabian flag will be raised at Emirati stadiums along with the display of congratulatory messages on the venues' screens to emphasize the long deep-rooted relationship between the two gulf countries that will remain side by side always and forever.



Saudi Arabia, China Hold Second Round of Political Consultations

Saudi Arabia, China hold second round of political consultations.
Saudi Arabia, China hold second round of political consultations.
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Saudi Arabia, China Hold Second Round of Political Consultations

Saudi Arabia, China hold second round of political consultations.
Saudi Arabia, China hold second round of political consultations.

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia and China held their second round of political consultations in Riyadh on Monday, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The meeting was co-chaired by Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed El-Khereiji, and China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deng Li, representing their respective governments.
During the discussions, the two sides reviewed the progress of bilateral relations and emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation to meet the shared aspirations of both nations. They also exchanged updates on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
In addition, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to China, Abdulrahman Al-Harbi, and Nasser Al-Ghanoum, Director of the Asian Countries Department at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the consultations.

In September, a high-level Saudi-Chinese Committee meeting was held in Riyadh, focusing on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the political and security realms. Officials also explored opportunities for collaboration in key sectors, including trade, energy, investment, culture, and technology.