UAE leaders congratulate Kuwait on its 62nd National Day

President Sheikh Mohamed wishes Kuwaiti people continued progress and prosperity

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, have congratulated Kuwait on its National Day. Photo: WAM

President Sheikh Mohamed has sent a message of congratulations to Kuwait's leaders and people on the country's 62nd national day.

"Congratulations to my brother Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the people of Kuwait on the country's National Day," he wrote on Saturday.

"Our two nations share historical ties and a long-standing friendship, and we wish Kuwait continued progress and prosperity."

The UAE president also shared a photo of Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Saba, Emir of Kuwait between 1977 and 2006, with the UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and another of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait between 2006 and 2020, with the late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa.

Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, sent a similar message, passing on well wishes from the Emirati people to all in Kuwait.

"Happy new year on the occasion of your national holidays," he wrote.

"Greetings of the people of the Emirates to you and your leadership, and our wishes for your continued prosperity and stability."

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, and other leaders from the emirate also sent congratulations to Kuwait.

Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, sent Sheikh Nawaf a message to celebrate the country's National Day and Liberation Day.

Kuwait celebrates its National Day on February 25, the day when Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah ascended to the throne in 1950.

The country's first national day was held on June 19, marking the date it gained independence in 1961. However, it was deemed too hot and since 1963 the day of celebration has been moved to February to recognise the date Sheikh Abdullah came to power.

To mark the day, people decorate their houses with colourful lights, flags, and candles are lit at dinner time.

Kuwait National Day celebrations: in pictures

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  Celebrations in Kuwait City as the country marks its 62nd National Day on February 25. All photos by AFP

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  The Royal Saudi Air Force’s Hawks aerobatics team in formation

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  The celebration also marked the 32nd anniversary of the end of the First Gulf War

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  Smoke from the aircraft in the colours of the Kuwait flag

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  Drones fly in formation to create an image of Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal above Kuwait's Green Island

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  Women photograph an image of Kuwait's national flag made of drones above Green Island off the coast of Kuwait City

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  An image of a sailboat made of drones hovers above Green Island. Throughout February Kuwait celebrates its 62nd Independence Day

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  Another drone image as Kuwaitis also celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the end of the Gulf war with the liberation of Kuwait

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  An drone image of a pearl shell off the coast of Kuwait City

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  Skydiving? An image of a pearl diver in the sky off the coast of Kuwait City

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  Kuwait City's skyline hovers above the city in this drone image

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  An image of a traditional tent created using drones

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  An image of Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Sabah hovers above Green Island during Independence day celebrations

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  Onlookers admire an image of the Emir of Kuwait, Nawaf Al-Sabah