VIDEO: Burj Khalifa marks Bahrain's National Day - GulfToday

VIDEO: Burj Khalifa marks Bahrain's National Day

  • 16 Dec 2020
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A combo image shows Burj Khalifa in Bahraini colours.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Burj Khalifa lit up in the colours of Bahrain's national flag to celebrate country’s Independence Day on Wednesday evening.

The world’s tallest building gave a musical performance to mark the occasion.  

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent a message of congratulations to the King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, on the occasion of the Kingdom's National Day, observed on Dec.16.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister 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, sent similar messages to King Hamad Al Khalifa, and to Prince Salman bin Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, on the occasion.

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