Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Defence. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, on the left, also attended. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Defence. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, on the left, also attended. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Defence. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, on the left, also attended. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Defence. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed

UAE

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Saudi Deputy Minister of Defence

They two discussed the strong relations between their countries

The National

February 28, 2022

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Monday met Saudi Arabia's Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, state news agency Wam reported.

The talks in Abu Dhabi between the two focused on the strong ties between the UAE and the Kingdom and particularly on joint efforts in defence.

Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence to the President, Sheikh Khalifa, and Sheikh Mohamed. They also wished the UAE further progress and prosperity.

Sheikh Mohamed reciprocated the good wishes and hoped for the Kingdom's further growth and development.

The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and several sheikhs and officials.

Saudi's Founding Day celebrations — in pictures

People gather during the first Founding Day celebrations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. All photos by Reuters
People gather during the first Founding Day celebrations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. All photos by Reuters
A Saudi woman poses as as she commemorates Founding Day in Riyadh.
A Saudi woman poses as as she commemorates Founding Day in Riyadh.
Live music and dancers entertained crowds in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
Live music and dancers entertained crowds in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
King Salman announced last month that February 22 would be an annual holiday to mark the founding of Saudi Arabia.
King Salman announced last month that February 22 would be an annual holiday to mark the founding of Saudi Arabia.
Founding Day commemorates when Imam Mohammed bin Saud established the first Saudi state in the Hijri year 1139, or February of 1727AD.
Founding Day commemorates when Imam Mohammed bin Saud established the first Saudi state in the Hijri year 1139, or February of 1727AD.
Crowds were captivated by more than 3,500 performers enacting 'The Beginning's March' at Wadi Namar in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Crowds were captivated by more than 3,500 performers enacting 'The Beginning's March' at Wadi Namar in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Families turned out in their numbers to celebrate the historical and cultural depth of the kingdom.
Families turned out in their numbers to celebrate the historical and cultural depth of the kingdom.
The recital of an epic poem at Wadi Namar was one of the main attractions.
The recital of an epic poem at Wadi Namar was one of the main attractions.
The celebrations also featured theatrical performances involving purebred Arabian horses.
The celebrations also featured theatrical performances involving purebred Arabian horses.
People shared live videos and pictures of celebrations on social media platforms.
People shared live videos and pictures of celebrations on social media platforms.
Festivities are set to take place over three days and will include a spectacular fireworks display on Wednesday.
Festivities are set to take place over three days and will include a spectacular fireworks display on Wednesday.
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Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

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