President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Philippe of Belgium, on the occasion of the King's Feast.

The event, celebrated on 15th November every year since 1866, has been commemorated in recent years by a special ceremony in honour of the King, held in the Belgian Parliament.

The 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, dispatched similar messages of congratulations on the occasion.