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US Senator Kevin Thomas announces December 2 as Emirati Day in New York

  • 16 Jun 2021
Kevin Thomas

The UAE Consul General Abdullah Shaheen and Kevin Thomas.

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Dubai-born Senator Kevin Thomas of the State of New York on Wednesday declared December 2, 2021, as “Emirati Day” to mark the 50th anniversary of the UAE National Day in the State.

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“I'm pleased to have the opportunity to recognise this important event by declaring December 2, 2021, as the Emirati Day in the State of New York. And congratulations to the UAE as well,” Thomas said.

The State of New York and the UAE have had strong, deep-rooted commercial ties, along with several partnerships in various educational, cultural and sport fields among others.

The UAE Consul General, Abdullah Shaheen, thanked Senator Thomas for his kind initiative that enhances the friendship, cooperation and joint work between the UAE and the State of New York, expressing his aspirations for further progress and growth in the coming years.

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