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UAE President, Oman Sultan discuss efforts to strengthen ties, regional stability
The discussions took place on Monday as Sheikh Mohamed received Sultan Haitham, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE
- PUBLISHED: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 3:56 PM
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Monday, August 17, discussed ways to further strengthen ties and cooperation between the two countries.
The leaders also discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, in support of shared priorities and interests, as well as the prosperity and wellbeing of their peoples.
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The discussions took place as Sheikh Mohamed received Sultan Haitham, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE.
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The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international issues of joint interest, particularly the serious developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to strengthen security, stability, and peace for the benefit of all countries and peoples of the region.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continued consultation on various issues in light of the shared challenges the region is facing and the need to bolster cooperation to safeguard its security and stability.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; and a number of ministers and senior officials.
Also in attendance was the delegation accompanying the Sultan of Oman, which included Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs; Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat; and a number of ministers and senior officials from Oman.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq arrived in the UAE earlier today and was welcomed at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with a number of Sheikhs, ministers, and officials.