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Emirates 24|7 reported that Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash the Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President welcomed a message from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai as coming at a pivotal moment for the Gulf. The message posted on X that day forms part of the book “The Letters” the second volume of “Lessons from Life” and addresses citizens across the six GCC states. Gargash stressed that no alternative exists to solidarity prioritising wisdom and rejecting discord spread through digital platforms. He noted the timing aligns with ongoing efforts to manage differences while preserving centuries-old ties of kinship and history.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wrote that the people of the Gulf have moved from simple towns to global cities from modest fishing ports to international shipping lanes and from pearl diving to major world investments while maintaining a strong identity and culture. The letter warns that arenas of media and social media calculations must not divide what geography history and blood have united nor should narrow agendas and those with sick souls erase generations of shared bonds. It adds that hearts intertwined in the Gulf before borders and ancestries embraced each other before nations with love flourishing before development according to the text published by multiple outlets including Gulf News.
Gulf News detailed how the message celebrates the GCC’s transformation and its investment in people as the greatest achievement alongside values of coexistence and tolerance. Sheikh Mohammed urged that development plans and joint economic accounts should not be undermined by divisive social media dynamics or those pursuing limited interests. The publication noted the letter targets intellectuals thinkers and cultural figures calling on them to safeguard the unity that predates modern political agreements.
The GCC Secretariat has reported that the council established in May 1981 has driven economic integration with intra-GCC trade reaching substantial volumes that support the shared prosperity referenced in the message. World Bank data shows the bloc’s combined GDP has grown significantly since its founding reflecting the shift from resource-based economies to diversified global hubs described by Sheikh Mohammed. These figures underscore the material foundations that complement the cultural and familial links highlighted on October 19.
Emirates 24|7 noted that Gargash had earlier paid tribute to Sheikh Mohammed upon receiving a copy of the book in September 2026 describing him as a leader and teacher whose optimism and drive left an indelible mark after years of collaboration. The adviser said working with Sheikh Mohammed reinforced a vision of progress that continues to inspire the UAE and the wider region. Such remarks align with the latest assessment of the message’s relevance amid current regional circumstances.
Gulf News reported that the book compiles 26 letters reflecting nearly six decades of public service with the Gulf message opening a section focused on collective heritage and future cooperation. Sheikh Mohammed emphasised that common seas deserts and ancestry bind the region in ways that temporary disputes cannot undo. The coverage added that the appeal has drawn positive responses across GCC platforms reinforcing calls for unity.
