In brief
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory message to Antigua and Barbuda’s Governor‑General Rodney Williams, while Vice‑President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Vice‑President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan dispatched similar greetings to Williams and Prime Minister Gaston Browne. The messages underscored the friendly diplomatic ties between the UAE and Antigua and Barbuda.
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the United Arab Emirates sent congratulatory messages to Antigua and Barbuda’s Governor‑General Rodney Williams as the island nation commemorated its Independence Day.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan personally sent a message to Governor‑General Williams, expressing warm wishes for the occasion.
Vice‑President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, dispatched similar greetings to both Governor‑General Williams and Prime Minister Gaston Browne.
Vice‑President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent congratulations to Governor‑General Williams and Prime Minister Browne.
