Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has sent a congratulatory cable to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of appointing Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the Kingdom's Crown Prince, who has also assumed the position of Deputy Prime Minister and will continue as the country's Defence Minister.

In another cable to Prince Mohammed bin Salman,  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wished him success in performing his duties, supporting the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and his continuing the process of development and renaissance in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.