Nahyan attends anniversary celebration of ‘Kalayaan 2025'

Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended a major celebration marking the 127th anniversary of Philippine independence “Kalayaan 2025.”

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The event, hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre and organised by the “Emirates Loves Philippines” platform in collaboration with Dubai Police, brought together over 40,000 members of the Filipino community in the UAE, along with government officials, diplomats, and social and economic figures from the community.

In his opening speech, Sheikh Nahyan congratulated the Filipino community on this important national day, and said: “I am delighted to be with you this evening to celebrate the 127th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.”

“On behalf of the people of the United Arab Emirates, I extend our heartfelt congratulations and warmest greetings to the people of the Philippines here and around the world. This day marks not only your independence, but your enduring spirit of resilience, community, and optimism. It is a day of pride, and one you have every reason to celebrate,” the Minister said.

He added that the UAE is pleased to call the Philippines a close friend and valued partner. Across this nation, and across the decades, hundreds of thousands of Filipino people have made their mark.