His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, marking the advent of the new year, 2018, wishing him good health and happiness and the UAE people further progress and prosperity.

HM the King recalled the great development achievements of the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, appreciating his honourable stances toward Bahrain and its people.

HM the King said HH Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was a man of wisdom, kindness and generosity at the local, Arab and global levels.

HM the King added initiatives launched by HH Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan have proven his wise leadership and won appreciation of regional and international nations.

Source: BNA