UAE leaders laud ‘deep-rooted partnership’ on Qatar’s National Day – Dubai Eye 103.8

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the country’s National Day, which falls on December 18.

“Building upon our shared history and deep-rooted partnership, the UAE and Qatar remain united in our continued pursuit of progress and prosperity for our nations, peoples, and the wider region,” Sheikh Mohamed wrote in a special message on social media platform X.

I extend my sincere congratulations to my brother @TamimBinHamad and the Qatari people on the occasion of Qatari National Day. Building upon our shared history and deep-rooted partnership, the UAE and Qatar remain united in our continued pursuit of progress and prosperity for our…

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 18, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has also congratulated the Qatari Emir, wishing the country “security, safety, stability, and prosperity”.

أهنىء أخي الشيخ تميم بن حمد آل ثاني وشعب قطر الشقيق بمناسبة يومهم الوطني . .
نسأل الله أن يديم عليهم الأمن والأمان والاستقرار والازدهار .
وأن يحفظ شعب قطر وقيادتها ويديم عزهم ومجدهم. pic.twitter.com/DN7jF6GvwJ

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 18, 2025

The UAE will host a series of events, with iconic landmarks lighting up in Qatari flag colours to mark the occasion, reflecting a shared history and fraternal relations.

Qatar is among the world’s fastest economic growth, driven by initiatives to bolster the private sector and the launch of its National Strategy for an Effective and Highly Productive Workforce 2024-2030. This labour roadmap aims to increase Qatari citizens’ participation in the workforce and boost productivity.