Historical fraternal relations between the Emirates and Bahrain

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, sent a congratulatory telegram to his brother, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of the Kingdom’s National Day.

His Highness said in a blog post on the “X” platform: “My sincere congratulations and best wishes to my brother, King Hamad bin Isa, and the brotherly people of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of National Day, praying to God Almighty to perpetuate safety, glory, and progress in the Kingdom.”

His Highness stressed in his blog post that “the UAE and Bahrain have historical fraternal relations, and, God willing, the two countries will remain together in everything that achieves good and development for their people and the peoples of the region.”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Presidential Court, also sent two similar cables of congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad. Bin Isa Al Khalifa.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent similar cables of congratulations to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, in a blog post on the “X” platform: “We congratulate my brother, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the brotherly people of Bahrain, on their glorious National Day… and all our congratulations on the anniversary of the King’s 25th sitting… May God bless you with His blessings.” May peace, security, prosperity and stability be upon you, and may the love between the two brotherly peoples be perpetuated.”

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan also published a blog post on the “X” platform in which he said: “I extend my sincere congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the brotherly Bahraini people, on the occasion of National Day, asking God Almighty to preserve the Kingdom of Bahrain and bless its path.” development in order to achieve prosperity and well-being for its people.

His Highness stressed in his blog post that “the relations between the UAE and Bahrain are fraternal and continue to develop and move forward constantly.”

The UAE joins the sister Kingdom of Bahrain in its celebrations of its National Day, which falls on December 16 of each year, as an embodiment of the fraternal relations and strategic partnership between the two brotherly countries and peoples.

The UAE is witnessing a number of distinguished events and performances, including lighting up a number of the country’s most prominent landmarks with the Bahraini flag, and many festive displays that reflect the joy of the UAE and its people on this occasion.

The UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain are linked by historical relations whose roots extend for many decades. Their growth and development were aided by the common constants and visions that bring together the two brotherly countries. These relations, whose specificity stems from the ties of kinship, shared history, and distinguished fraternal relations between their leaders, represented by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. Al Nahyan, Head of State, may God protect him, and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the sister Kingdom of Bahrain.

The relations between the two countries are considered one of the most prominent foundations of the unity of the Gulf House and the preservation of its security and stability, and they gain great importance in light of the distinct political and strategic weight they enjoy at the regional and global levels, and the fact that they are among the leading models in the region in the fields of sustainable development and the implementation of ambitious policies for development and modernization. .

The year 2000 was a starting point for Emirati-Bahraini relations towards unlimited dimensions and horizons at all levels, following the formation of the joint supreme committee between the two countries, which undertook the task of strengthening political, military, economic, investment and cultural relations, for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples, and supports the Gulf work process. Subscriber.

Last November, the 12th session of the Committee was held in Manama, and witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on consolidating cooperation and exchanging experiences in the field of civil aviation, a memorandum of understanding on bilateral cooperation and the exchange of financial and economic policies and expertise, a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the areas of enhancing competitiveness, and a memorandum of understanding on Cooperation in the field of training and development of government competencies, in addition to an executive program for cooperation in the tourism field.

On the economic and commercial level, the process of cooperation between the two brotherly countries confirms the strength of relations and the integration of the two countries’ economies, as the volume of non-oil trade exchange between the two countries reached 15.3 billion dirhams during the first half of this year, a growth of 26% compared to the same period in 2023.

The UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain are linked to many economic and commercial agreements and memorandums of understanding, which have contributed to enhancing the volume of trade exchange between them during the recent period. The two brotherly countries have also signed, in recent years, many agreements and memorandums of understanding in several fields, most notably the exploration and use of space for peaceful purposes, and a memorandum An understanding of qualifications and quality assurance, and a memorandum of understanding in the agricultural field and living aquatic resources. The two countries also signed an agreement to study the development of renewable energy projects between the Supreme Council for the Environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Company. Abu Dhabi Future Energy (Masdar), and many other areas of cooperation.

The cooperation between the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain is a pioneering model of joint work aimed at achieving sustainable development, which embodies the depth of the historical fraternal relations between the two sides, as the Fund has been linked with the Kingdom of Bahrain in a well-established strategic partnership since 1974, which has contributed to supporting promising economic visions to achieve comprehensive development. .

The Fund contributed significantly to the development of infrastructure and sustainable development projects in Bahrain, by financing 33 development projects worth up to 23 billion dirhams, which included major sectors such as housing, energy, transportation, and health. It contributed to meeting financing needs and supporting the financial balance program for the years 2023 and 2024. , which boosted economic growth in the country.

The two countries share a common cultural heritage of arts and literature that formed a homogeneous cultural identity for their peoples and for all the peoples of the Arabian Gulf region, while the common customs and traditions between the two peoples are reflected in many popular vocabulary, proverbs and narratives, in addition to what is related to the ways and methods of life in general.

During the past years, the two countries signed many memorandums and cooperation protocols in the field of cultural cooperation to preserve the common historical heritage of the two brotherly countries, and the project to restore heritage buildings in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which was supported by the UAE, represents part of this context.

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The rulers of the Emirates congratulate the King of Bahrain on his country’s National Day

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, and His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid sent Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, telegrams Congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of the Kingdom’s National Day.

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Hamdan bin Mohammed: exceptional brotherly relations

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said through His Highness’s official account on the “X” platform: “We congratulate our people and brothers in the dear Kingdom of Bahrain on their National Day, and we pray to God for continued success and prosperity under The leadership of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa… On this day, we renew our pride and pride in the exceptional fraternal relations that bring together our leaders and our people, and every year, Bahrain Its people are well and prosperous.”

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Maktoum bin Mohammed: Every year, Bahrain is blessed with good things

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, said through His Highness’s official account on the “X” platform: “We congratulate the leadership and people of the Kingdom of Bahrain on its National Day, praying to God to perpetuate its glory, nobility and prosperity. We are united with the people of Bahrain by hopes, we are united by destiny, we share a vision, and we move forward on one path. Every year, the land of Bahrain is blessed with good things, and its people enjoy prosperity. He achieves his ambitions and aspirations, and we will continue to work together in a way that consolidates brotherhood, deepens the bonds of kinship, and moves us together towards leadership.”

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Ahmed bin Mohammed: Sincere congratulations to our people in Bahrain

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, said through his official account on the “X” platform: “We and Bahrain have strong brotherly relations, friendship and love that reflect the strength of Emirati-Bahraini relations, and on the occasion of the Bahraini National Day, we extend our sincere congratulations to our people in Bahrain, and we ask God to protect your country, your king, and your people, and to guide you to all good things.”

Mohammed bin Zayed:

. God willing, the two countries will remain together in everything that achieves good and development for their peoples and the peoples of the region.

Mohammed bin Rashid:

. We congratulate my brother, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the brotherly people of Bahrain, on their glorious National Day.

Mansour bin Zayed:

. The relations of the UAE and Bahrain are fraternal… and they continue to develop and move forward constantly.