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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 2: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on the advent of his country’s the 54th National Day. In the cable, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal lauded the vast achievements and developments in the UAE, expressing pride in the strength of ties and affirming eagerness to bolstering them in all possible domains. His Highness the Amir wished further progress and development for the UAE under the country’s wise leadership. Similarly, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on the advent of his country’s 54th National Day. In the cable, His Highness the Crown Prince wished the UAE leadership and people further progress and development.
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah also sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al- Nahyan on the occasion of his country’s 54th National Day. Meanwhile, the Ambassador of the UAE to the State of Kuwait, Dr. Matar Al-Neyad, affirmed on Monday that Kuwaiti-Emirati ties are heading towards broader horizons of cooperation and sustainable partnership. In a press statement marking the 54th UAE National Day, Ambassador Al- Neyadi revealed that this year saw the signing of 16 accords in various domains, which would further boost relations. He revealed that non-oil commercial exchange reached USD seven billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 15 percent compared to the same period last year. T
The same category in the last nine months saw a growth of USD 10 billion, an increase of 7.6 percent from last year, he said. He asserted that Kuwait was one of the UAE’s important commercial partners, adding that Kuwait’s non-oil exports to the UAE amounted 20 percent. Ambassador Al-Neyadi predicted that commercial exchange between the two countries this year would witness an increase in exports, affirming that this reflected the two countries’ strong relations. The diplomat mentioned the recent UAE leadership’s announcement to celebrate decades of relations on January 29, saying it was another indication of the strength of ties. Ambassador Al-Neyadi indicated that his country’s National Day celebration this year would focus on remembering the founding of the country and the continuous achievements throughout the decades, whether in politics, the economy, technology, renewable energy and other domains. The UAE marked its 54th National Day on Tuesday, remembering decades of achievements that reflect the spirit of the Emirates’ union.(KUNA)
