UAE joins Saudi Arabia in celebrating 95th National Day

emirates7 - The United Arab Emirates is joining the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in celebrating its 95th National Day on 23rd September, in a manifestation of the deep-rooted relations between the leaderships and peoples of the two countries.

The fraternal bonds uniting the two nations symbolise the unity of the Gulf house, support joint Arab efforts, and serve as a safeguard for regional stability and prosperity.

The bilateral ties, forged by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, were later consolidated into full partnership under the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia are following the same unwavering path of consolidating the distinguished relations between the two nations across all sectors.

The UAE and Saudi Arabia share unified views on Arab, regional and international issues, anchored in firm principles that safeguard security and peace, and contribute to stability and prosperity in the Arab world and globally.

The strong bilateral ties have contributed positively to comprehensive and sustainable development in both countries. Preliminary figures the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade with Saudi Arabia reached AED91 billion (US$25 billion) in the first half of 2025, compared with more than AED151.5 billion (US$41.2 billion) in 2024.

In 2025, Saudi Arabia has achieved significant developmental, economic and cultural progress, reflecting the swift momentum of reforms under Saudi Vision 2030 and consolidating its standing as a pivotal force on both the regional and global stage.

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for Saudi Arabia’s economic growth in 2025 to 3.6 percent, citing the rebound in oil production and sustained growth in non-oil sectors exceeding 3.4 percent.