Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to kings, presidents, and emirs of Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the new Hijri Year 1447. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed wished them good health and happiness, as well as further progress and prosperity for their peoples, and dignity and glory for Arab and Islamic nations.

According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, along with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages. Their messages were sent to kings, presidents, emirs, and prime ministers of Arab and Islamic countries to mark the occasion.