His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, lauded the highly professional characteristic of Al Bayan on the occasion of the four decades since its foundation.

In a tweet on Twitter, His Highness said: "Four decades after the statement was established ... it performed its mission and duties with distinction."

His Highness added: "The statement gained the confidence of the citizen and the official together ... and she was a partner."

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wished success to the leadership of Al Bayan newspaper and her family. He said, "We expect you to persevere in the perseverance and initiative to always be the voice of the nation and the truth."

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