The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message to His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, on the occasion of Christmas.
Sheikh Khalifa has conveyed his best wishes for peace and tolerance around the world.
Similar messages have also been sent by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Sheikh Mohamed also tweeted out Christmas greetings to people celebrating in the UAE and across the world.
Sincere Christmas greetings to our Christian friends in the UAE and around the world. We wish that peace, security, tolerance and goodness prevail worldwide.
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 24, 2019
UAE air defences engage 20 ballistic missiles, 37 UAVs
Gargash urges political approach to regional security
Dubai Police handles 56,000 emergency calls during bad weather
UAE authorities confirm weather conditions now stable in region
Ras Al Khaimah records highest rainfall of 244mm on Friday
UAE respond to several missile and drone threats on Saturday
UAE, Ukraine discuss regional developments and security
Abu Dhabi contain three fires caused by missile debris, six injured
