Dubai’s Burj Khalifa on Friday was lit up with an image of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised Ardern for her support to the Muslim community after last week’s Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 50 worshippers.
He also praised New Zealand’s communities for standing in solidarity with their Muslim neighbours.
“New Zealand today fell silent in honour of the mosque attacks’ martyrs. The government’s wise management of the ordeal and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s sincere empathy and support has won the respect of 1.5 billion Muslims after the terrorist attack that shook the Muslim community around the world. Thank you Jacinda Ardern and Thank you New Zealand,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said.
