Revelers watch fireworks over Burj Khalifa in Dubai on January 1, 2013. Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the New Year at midnight. (AFP)

UAE President, VP congratulate world leaders on New Year

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory cables to their Majesties, Kings, Presidents of the friendly countries on the advent of the new year.

President wished them health, prosperity and progress for their people.

Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces have sent similar cables on the occasion to the world leaders.

 

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