Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, extended his heartfelt congratulations on Twitter to Bahrain on the occasion of its 46th National Day.

“I would like to congratulate the people of Bahrain and Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of their National Day. We share your joy and glory, and your national day brings our people closer together,” tweeted Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid.

“Bahrain is the heart of the GCC, and Bahrainis are loved by all people of the Gulf. We pray to God Almighty to protect Bahrain, and its people, security and stability,” he added.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also tweeted his congratulations to Bahrain.

“We wish you happiness and joy on this glorious occasion, and we are proud of the joint cooperation and strong brotherly bond we share with the Bahraini leadership and people,” tweeted Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed.