UAE leaders convey Christmas greetings to Pope Francis

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The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message to His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, on the occasion of Christmas.

Sheikh Khalifa has conveyed his best wishes for peace and tolerance around the world.

Similar messages have also been sent by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and  Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Sheikh Mohamed also tweeted out Christmas greetings to people celebrating in the UAE and across the world.

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