The Emirates News Agency reported that President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan dispatched a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Throne Day. Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum sent a similar message, as did Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. These communications expressed wishes for the king’s good health and continued prosperity for the Moroccan people while highlighting the deep bonds between the two countries. The messages align with standard diplomatic practice for national occasions between close partners in the region.
Throne Day has been observed as a public holiday in Morocco since the reign of the current monarch, falling each year on July 30 to mark the anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s enthronement in 1999. The occasion includes official ceremonies such as the bay’ah pledge of allegiance by state officials and nationwide events broadcast on state television. It also provides an opportunity for allied nations to convey support for the Moroccan monarchy and its role in regional stability.
The UAE Ministry of Economy reported that Emirati investments in Morocco surpassed AED 50 billion by the end of 2021, accounting for 21 percent of total foreign direct investment into the kingdom. Both countries have established a goal to double trade and investment flows over the subsequent seven years through enhanced cooperation agreements. This economic partnership reflects broader strategic alignment that has developed over more than five decades of diplomatic relations established in 1971.
Observatory of Economic Complexity figures show Morocco recorded a trade deficit with the UAE, with exports reaching $275 million while imports totaled $1.71 billion in the latest available annual data. Key sectors driving the relationship include infrastructure development, renewable energy projects, tourism and real estate investment. The two sides have pursued joint initiatives that extend beyond commerce into security coordination and cultural exchanges.
High-level visits have reinforced the connection in recent years, with King Mohammed VI traveling to the UAE on several occasions and Emirati officials reciprocating. The partnership has yielded concrete outcomes in areas such as Moroccan agricultural exports to UAE markets and collaborative ventures in African development projects. According to bilateral statements, both governments view the relationship as a model for South-South cooperation within the Arab world.
WAM noted that the latest congratulations arrive at a time when Morocco continues to pursue economic modernization under the king’s leadership. The UAE has positioned itself as a reliable partner in these efforts through sustained investment commitments. Such annual exchanges of messages serve to reaffirm mutual respect between the leaderships of the two nations.
