President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a congratulatory message to King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on his country's National Day, which is observed on December 17th.

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, have also dispatched similar messages to the King of Bhutan.