His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and President of the Executive Council of Dubai, along with His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the National Olympic Committee, welcomed well-wishers on the occasion of Eid al-Adha this morning (Friday) at the Zabeel Palace in Dubai.
Both Sheikhs received congratulations and best wishes for this blessed occasion from a diverse group of dignitaries including sheikhs, prominent local figures, ministers, and senior officials from both civil and military sectors.
The well-wishers prayed to the Almighty to grant continued health and prosperity to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and to bless the people of the UAE with progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of their rulers, wishing for further elevation and advancement for the UAE and its generous citizens.
Additionally, Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Mansoor accepted felicitations from the leaders of the main branches of the armed forces, Dubai Police, State Security, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs in Dubai, the Civil Defence in Dubai, and the judicial authority.
They also received Eid al-Adha greetings from various heads and directors of government departments, institutions, citizens, tribal members, and representatives from Arab, Islamic, and expatriate communities in the UAE, who all expressed hopes for blessings, peace, and prosperity for the UAE and its gracious leadership, as well as for the Arab and Islamic nations.