UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory cables to the Kings, Presidents and princes of Muslim countries, on the occasion of the New Hijri Year.

Shaikh Khalifa wished them all good health, and more progress and prosperity to Arab and Muslim countries.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, dispatched similar cables to the Presidents, Kings and Princes of the Arab and Muslim countries on the occasion.