UAE leaders greet Chinese President Xi on Lunar New Year

The Year of the Rabbit officially begins on January 22

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Published: Sat 21 Jan 2023, 6:39 PM

Last updated: Sat 21 Jan 2023, 10:00 PM

The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message to President Xi Jinping of China, congratulating him on the Chinese Lunar New Year.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also dispatched a similar congratulatory message to the Chinese president.

A colourful parade, the biggest Lunar New Year celebration outside China, was held at Expo City Dubai last Saturday to mark the occasion.

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This Lunar New Year marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit for the community. It officially begins on January 22.

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Published: Sat 21 Jan 2023, 6:39 PM

Last updated: Sat 21 Jan 2023, 10:00 PM

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