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Burj Khalifa lights up to celebrate US Independence Day

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Burj Khalifa, lights up, celebrate, US Independence Day,

Dubai - Earlier today, the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had sent a message of congratulations to US President Donald Trump.

Published: Sat 4 Jul 2020, 10:00 PM

Updated: Sun 5 Jul 2020, 12:59 AM

Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, lit up in American national colours on Saturday to mark the United States Independence Day.

An image on Burj Khalifa's Twitter account showed the building's famed LED screen draped with the American flag.
Acknowledging the tribute, the US Mission to the UAE tweeted its gratitude. "Thank you, UAE and @BurjKhalifa for celebrating Independence Day with the US Mission in the UAE!"
Earlier today, the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had sent a message of congratulations to US President Donald Trump.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also dispatched similar messages to President Trump on the occasion.
sahim@khaleejtimes.com 



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