Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, expressed his pride in the strong ties between the UAE and Oman. He looks forward to further enhancing these connections for the benefit of both nations and their peoples, emphasizing that the relationship has been shaped by geography, history, profound brotherhood, and sincere affection.
In a post on a social media platform, he shared: “During our official visit to the friendly Sultanate of Oman, I had the pleasure of meeting the Omani Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs and the Deputy Prime Minister for Defense. Additionally, I met His Highness Sayyid Thiyab bin Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Youth, at the Al Bustan Palace in the capital, Muscat. We witnessed the signing of an agreement for the development and operation of the first phase of the special economic zone in Al Rawdah, located in the Wilayat of Mahdah within the Al Buraimi Governorate, as part of our economic partnership and cooperation. We take pride in the strong relations we share with our Omani brothers and look forward to strengthening them across all levels for the good of our nations and peoples… Our relationship with Oman is defined by geography, history, deep-rooted brotherhood, and genuine love. May God protect the Sultanate and its kind-hearted people.”