Consul-General Ridwan Hassan greets his compatriots during the celebration of Indonesia’s 73rd Independence Day at the Indonesian Consulate in Dubai. (Shihab/Khaleej Times)
An estimated 100,000 Indonesians are currently living and working in the UAE.
With strong patriotic fervour, Indonesian expats celebrated their county's 73rd Independence Day at the Indonesian Consulate in Dubai on Friday.
According to official figures, an estimated 100,000 Indonesians are currently living and working in the UAE, with 52,000 of them based in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
#MerdekaIndonesia - #Indonesian expats celebrate their 73rd Independence Day at the Indonesian Consulate in #Dubai. (Photos by Shihab/Khaleej Times) pic.twitter.com/upXWPO0eit - Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 17, 2018
#MerdekaIndonesia #Indonesian Consul-General Ridwan Hassan greets his compatriots during the celebration of Indonesia's 73rd Independence Day at the Indonesian Consulate in Dubai. (Photos by Shihab/Khaleej Times) pic.twitter.com/vUoWDaIz74 - Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 17, 2018
"The UAE and Indonesia have always maintained strong ties since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1976," said Ridwan Hassan, the new Indonesian consul general, told Khaleej Times.
"Indonesia's growing economic relations with the UAE are a product of the mutual support given by both countries," added Hassan, who took the helm at the Indonesian Consulate in Dubai on August 1.
Just recently, the two countries announced targeting a significant increase in bilateral trade to $5.5 billion after the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology and Indonesia's National Standardisation Agency and National Accreditation Committee signed an agreement to harmonise standards for halal products.
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BANJARMASINPOST.CO.ID - Ucapan (Kata-kata) Selamat HUT Kemerdekaan RI (Hari Kemerdekaan Indonesia) dalam bahasa Inggris, 17 Agustus 2018.
HUT Kemerdekaan RI (Hari Kemerdekaan Indonesia) diperingati setiap tanggal 17 Agustus (HUT ke-73 RI).
Pada 17 Agustus 2018 ini, Bangsa Indonesia akan memperingati hari kemerdekaan (yang ke-73 tahun atau HUT ke-73 Kemerdekaan Indonesia.
Untuk memperingatinya, kalimat-kalimat ucapan selamat Hari Kemerdekaan Indonesia (HUT RI ke-73) dalam Bahasa Inggris ini cocok digunakan di sosial media (Medsos) di antaranya Instagram, Facebook, Whatsapp dan lain-lain.
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Berikut kata-kata Ucapan selamat hari Kemerdekaan Indonesia yang ke-73 dalam bahasa Inggris yang Banjarmasinpost.co.id kutip dari berbagai sumber :
1. With freedom in the mind, faith in the words, pride in our souls. Let's salute the nation on Independence Day!
2. Be the cause of unity, fight against corruption and flair the flag of our nation. Happy Independence Day 17 August 2018.
3. Freedom in our mind, faith in the words, pride in our souls. Let’s salute the great men and women who made this possible. Happy Independence Day!
4. Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country! Happy Independence Day!
5. On Independence Day, here's wising our dreams of a new tomorrow come true for us, now and always. Happy Independence Day!
Few countries have more fun on Independence Day than Indonesia, the southeast Asian island nation whose Proclamation of Independence was first read in Jakarta on this day in 1945.
All throughout the country, from cities to villages, Independence Day starts early with gotong-royong, a collective effort to clean up and beautify neighborhoods. Red and white banners and buntings decorate houses, shops, and schools in preparation for a range of lively games, such as the Lomba Balap Karung seen in today’s Doodle. This classic sack race is just one of Indonesia’s traditional Independence Day pastimes. You can’t use your hands in the Kerupuk eating contest, where the fried starch and shrimp crackers hang from strings. First to finish their cracker wins. Panjat Pinang involves climbing up greased palm trees to claim prizes suspended at the top.
All this friendly competition is really just a fun way to spend time with friends and family, so remember to keep it light as you enjoy Indonesian Independence Day.
Dirgahayu Indonesia!
Thursday, 16 August, 2018 | 23:28 WIB
World Leaders Congratulate Indonesia for Independence Day
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Saudi Arabia King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman send their congratulations on the 73rd Indonesian Independence Day. King Salman and Crown Prince wish the Indonesian government and all its citizens victory and prosper.
"In the name and nation of Saudi Arabia, it is a pleasure to deliver wishes to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. Hopefully, you will always be given health and happiness, and to the government and all Indonesian people, always stay forward and prosper," said King Salman and Crown Prince via a greeting card, Thursday, August 16, 2018.
Similar statement was also conveyed by US Secretary Michael R. Pompeo. Through the Embassy of United States in Jakarta, Pompeo said that the relationship between Indonesia and the US is founded on shared democratic values and ideals. The common vision has become the basis of both countries' strategic partnership and that he encourages both countries to promote a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
"I send my deepest congratulations to you [Indonesian people] on this National Day and wish you continued success for years to come," Pompeo said.
In his statement, Pompeo also mentioned the US looks forward to another year of progress and advancement between the two countries.
Apart from the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, other world leaders such as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and Russian President Vladimir Putin also congratulated Indonesia for its 73rd national independence day.
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