Maktoum bin Mohammed: Mohammed bin Zayed is the best successor to the best predecessor, and we pledge allegiance to the homeland and its president

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, congratulated the UAE for electing Their Highnesses, members of the Supreme Council of the Union to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the State, and His Highness said in a tweet on "Twitter" We ask God for him Good luck and payment.

He is the best successor to the best predecessor, and we pledge allegiance to the homeland and its president, and to dedication and loyalty in serving the Emirates and its people under his rule and leadership.

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