The UAE is joining Saudi Arabia in celebrating the Kingdom’s 95th National Day on September 23 — a reflection of the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.
These strong fraternal bonds highlight Gulf unity, support joint Arab initiatives and reinforce regional stability and prosperity.
The UAE-Saudi relationship, forged by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, evolved into a full strategic partnership under the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia continue to strengthen cooperation across all sectors.
Both countries share common positions on key regional and global issues, working together to promote peace and development.
Economic ties remain robust, with UAE-Saudi non-oil trade reaching AED 91 billion in the first half of 2025, while in 2024, figures exceeded AED 151.5 billion.
Saudi Arabia’s rapid progress under Vision 2030 is also making headlines, with the IMF raising its growth forecast to 3.6 per cent this year, driven by a rebound in oil output and strong non-oil sector performance.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, sent a message of condolences to Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, over the victims of the tornado that hit the state of Paraná, which resulted in several deaths and injuries.
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, has praised the rapid development of the justice sector in the UAE through its artificial intelligence technologies and digital transformation within the judicial system.
The UAE participated in the G20 Health Ministers Meeting and the G20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers Meeting, held in Polokwane, South Africa, on November 6-7, which brought together ministers and senior officials, along with representatives of several international organisations.
The Emirati field hospital in Rafah welcomed a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as part of a visit to review the UAE’s humanitarian and medical initiatives under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, aimed at enhancing cooperation to bolster the healthcare sector in Gaza.