Sharjah 24 – WAM: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President George Vella of Malta, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also sent similar messages to President Vella as well as the country's Prime Minister Robert Abela.