UAE Embassy marks 47th National Day

A ceremony was held yesterday at the Bahrain National Museum marking the 47th UAE National Day. The UAE Embassy hosted the celebratory event in the presence of senior officials, members of the diplomatic corps, artists and other figures. UAE Ambassador Shaikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan hailed his country’s landmark strides, paying tribute to UAE founder and development architect late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

In a statement to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), he said that the 47th National Day coincides with the Year of Zayed tribute. He commended strong historic relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, based on historic fraternal ties, which went down generations. Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh extended deepest congratulations to the UAE leaders and its people on the 47th National Day, wishing them further progress and prosperity.