UAE leaders and businesses alike have wished King Hamad and the people of Bahrain a happy national day on Saturday. The country, like the UAE earlier this month, is observing its 46th national day.
Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed, the President's Representative, has sent a congratulatory message, in which he praised the strong brotherly ties between the two countries. He also wished the Kingdom and its people and prosperous future.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai also passed on his good wishes.
كل التهنئة لأهلنا في مملكة البحرين ولأخي الملك حمد بن عيسى آل خليفة بمناسبة اليوم الوطني البحريني الـ46 .. فرحتكم فرحتنا .. ومجدكم مجد لنا .. ومناسباتكم الوطنية هي مناسبة لتقارب شعبينا. pic.twitter.com/57wYJQf6Fi
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 14, 2017
Congratulatory messages for the kingdom have been trickling in on social media throughout the weekend.
Wishing all Bahrainis a happy #BahrainNationalDay pic.twitter.com/tPBKOoQb2B
— Dubai International (@DXB) December 16, 2017
Etihad Airways also took the opportunity to wish the Bahrainis a happy national day
The Etihad Aviation Group congratulates the leadership and people of Bahrain on the special occasion of #BahrainNationalDay
— Etihad Airways (@etihad) December 15, 2017
#EtihadCelebrates pic.twitter.com/9cfejJfgrd
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We congratulate the Kingdom of Bahrain on their 46th National Day! #BahrainNationalDay pic.twitter.com/mgprvPqtNs
— Emaar Dubai (@emaardubai) December 15, 2017
The Mall of the Emirates is expected to get into the spirit too, with a series of shows throughout the day:
Enjoy amazing entertainment for the occasion of #BahrainNationalDay on 15th and 16th of December in sets of 5,6, 7:15, 8, 9, and 10 PM! Join us with your family and loved ones. #MallOfTheEmirates pic.twitter.com/gKtp7ibuHh
— Mall of the Emirates (@MallofEmirates) December 15, 2017
#ADNOC Headquarters displays the Kingdom of #Bahrain’s flag in celebration of Bahraini national day pic.twitter.com/SR4SOpSRHS
— ADNOC Group (@AdnocGroup) December 13, 2017