The Emirates News Agency reported that President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the messages of congratulations to El-Sisi. Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum along with Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent similar greetings on the occasion. These exchanges reflect the longstanding diplomatic protocol observed annually between the two nations on Egypt’s national day. The messages wished the Egyptian president and people continued stability and development while underscoring the brotherly ties that bind the UAE and Egypt.
Historical accounts from Britannica indicate that the July 23 Revolution began in 1952 when the Free Officers Movement, led by Mohamed Naguib and Gamal Abdel Nasser, staged a coup that overthrew King Farouk. The uprising ended the Muhammad Ali dynasty and British influence in Egypt, paving the way for the declaration of a republic the following year. It remains Egypt’s foremost secular national holiday, commemorated with parades and official events that celebrate the birth of modern Egypt. The revolution also triggered broader nationalist movements across the Arab world.
Bilateral relations have deepened significantly in recent decades with the UAE emerging as a key partner in Egypt’s economic development programs. A Reuters report from 2024 detailed how the UAE committed to a $35 billion investment deal focused on developing the Ras El-Hekma peninsula on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. That agreement included an immediate influx of foreign currency to support Egypt’s reserves and public finances during a period of economic strain. Subsequent updates from PwC noted that the project could ultimately attract up to $150 billion in total investments over time.
Trade between the two countries reached nearly $7 billion in 2023, according to data referenced in an Observer Research Foundation analysis, with the UAE exporting around $4.5 billion worth of goods to Egypt. The flow of investments has extended into logistics and infrastructure, including UAE involvement in ports such as Ain Sokhna. These economic links complement the political alignment the countries maintain on regional issues ranging from security cooperation to Arab League initiatives. Officials from both sides have repeatedly described the partnership as strategic and multifaceted.
The latest exchange of messages comes amid Egypt’s declaration of July 23, 2026, as a paid public holiday for government employees and public sector workers, though scheduled examinations proceeded without interruption. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued the formal decision, which was published in the official gazette and applies to multiple branches of administration. Such observances reinforce national identity while allowing for continued governance functions. The UAE’s participation in the commemorations aligns with its consistent support for Egypt’s stability.
Further messages arrived from other members of the UAE’s Supreme Council, reinforcing the unified stance of the federation’s leadership. These communications typically express hopes for enhanced cooperation in fields including trade, investment and cultural exchange. The pattern of annual congratulations has persisted through changes in regional dynamics, serving as a barometer of the enduring alliance. Egypt’s expatriate community in the UAE, one of the largest in the Gulf, also marks the occasion through community events organized by the Egyptian Embassy.
