In a statement posted on its media hub, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory message to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of the Republic of Singapore on the occasion of National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages. These communications were also directed to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The move forms part of routine diplomatic protocol observed between the two friendly countries on important national occasions.
UAE leaders congratulate President of Singapore on National Day as part of the annual tradition that reinforces mutual respect and partnership. The messages conveyed wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the people of Singapore. Such gestures are common among nations with established diplomatic channels and shared interests in regional and global affairs.
Figures from the UAE Embassy in Singapore show that bilateral merchandise trade between the two countries reached SGD 27.9 billion in 2025. This represented growth from SGD 24.05 billion in 2024, highlighting the expanding economic relationship. The UAE serves as Singapore’s largest trading partner in the Middle East and North Africa and ranks among its top global partners. Non-oil trade makes up more than one-third of the overall volume according to the embassy assessment.
Singapore’s cumulative investments in the UAE climbed to SGD 4.9 billion in 2023 from SGD 4.3 billion the year before, the embassy reported. This upward trend illustrates the attractiveness of the UAE market for Singaporean capital in sectors ranging from real estate to technology. Both nations have signed multiple agreements to facilitate further cooperation in trade and investment over the past decade.
Singapore marked its National Day on August 9 with nationwide celebrations including the annual parade at the National Stadium, according to the National Day Parade official website. The 60th anniversary in 2025 featured themes of unity and looking forward under the slogan that encouraged citizens to go beyond current achievements. The event included military displays, cultural performances and fireworks that drew large crowds. These festivities provided the backdrop for the international messages of goodwill received from partners like the UAE.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has highlighted the evolution of ties with Singapore since diplomatic relations were first forged, with both countries supporting each other in multilateral forums. Recent years have seen increased collaboration in areas like sustainability and innovation, building on a solid foundation of trust and mutual benefit. Officials from both sides regularly engage in high-level visits to explore new opportunities for joint ventures.
