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Sheikh Mohamed Visits Dubai Mall Amid Iran Tensions
Visitors at Dubai Mall were pleasantly surprised on Monday evening as UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan walked through the iconic shopping destination alongside Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, greeting shoppers and dining with the public.
2 Mar 2026
UAE Declares 2026 the Year of the Family
The UAE officially declared 2026 the Year of the Family, with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed announcing nationwide initiatives spanning child digital safety, family unity, and the National Family Growth Agenda 2031.
6 Jan 2026
UAE President Meets Elon Musk to Discuss AI Technology
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Elon Musk at Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2025, for wide-ranging talks on AI, advanced technology, and international cooperation in emerging sectors.
22 Dec 2025
Sheikh Mohamed Hosts Jeff Bezos in Abu Dhabi to Discuss AI
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Amazon founder Jeff Bezos at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on 4 December 2025, focusing on AI partnerships in education, healthcare, and the economy.
6 Dec 2025
UAE Confirms Eid Al Adha 2025 Dates: June 6–8
The UAE Presidential Court confirmed Eid Al Adha 2025 will be celebrated from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, following the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent. Arafat Day falls on Thursday, June 5, making it a four-day public holiday for all employees.
27 May 2025
Trump Secures $1.4 Trillion UAE Investment in Abu Dhabi
President Trump's Abu Dhabi visit produced historic results: a $1.4 trillion UAE investment framework for the US over ten years, $200 billion in new deals, a 5GW AI campus, and 500,000 Nvidia chips annually — plus the Order of Zayed for Trump.
15 May 2025
Trump's Abu Dhabi Visit: UAE Seals $200B in Deals
President Donald Trump arrived in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2025, for the final leg of his Middle East tour. The visit produced over $200 billion in deals, a landmark US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership, and Trump's first visit to a mosque as president — the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
15 May 2025
Trump UAE Visit: First Overseas Trip Since Inauguration
President Donald Trump is set to make his first official overseas trip since taking office, with the UAE among his stops on a Gulf tour from May 13–16, 2025. Trade tariffs, economic relations, and geopolitical issues including Ukraine and Gaza are all on the agenda.
11 May 2025
UAE President Hosts Eid Al-Fitr Reception for Rulers
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted all Emirates Rulers, Crown Princes, and Deputy Rulers for Eid Al-Fitr at Qasr Al Mushrif in Abu Dhabi, uniting the federation in celebration and prayer.
30 Mar 2025
UAE Social Media Guidelines: Uphold National Values
The UAE's National Media Office has issued a public warning instructing all social media users to maintain national values in their digital interactions, prioritising respect, tolerance, and coexistence — or face legal consequences under UAE law.
17 Mar 2025
UAE Joins US Global Entry Programme for Emiratis
The UAE Ministry of Interior signed an agreement with the US Department of Homeland Security, enrolling the UAE in the Global Entry Programme. From October 2024, Emirati citizens with valid US visas can bypass long queues and enter the US at over 75 ports of entry.
27 Sep 2024
UAE–US AI Partnership: Sheikh Mohamed Meets Biden
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan visited the White House to advance AI cooperation between the two countries — his first official US trip in seven years — resulting in a new defence designation and a formal AI memorandum of understanding.
26 Sep 2024
Sheikh Mohamed Meets Biden at White House
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan made history on September 23, 2024, becoming the first UAE president to visit Washington since the federation's founding. Biden and Sheikh Mohamed discussed Middle East security, AI cooperation, and bilateral trade topping $30
21 Sep 2024
UAE President Invited to FII Forum 2024 in Riyadh
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a formal invitation from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend the Future Investment Initiative Forum 2024 — the eighth edition of the premier Riyadh investment summit — deepening strategic economic ties
24 Aug 2024
Nafis Award Winners Urge Emiratis: Take Private Sector Jobs
Emirati professionals awarded by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the 2023-2024 Nafis Awards are urging compatriots to pursue private sector careers, as the UAE surpasses 100,000 Emiratis employed outside government for the first time.
18 Jul 2024
Sheikh Mohamed Meets Grand Imam of Al-Azhar in Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, with talks focusing on strengthening cooperation, promoting coexistence, and advancing the principles of the Document on Human Fraternity.
13 Jul 2024
Sheikh Mohamed Congratulates Keir Starmer as UK PM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan telephoned Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his appointment as UK Prime Minister, reaffirming commitment to the UAE-UK strategic partnership.
8 Jul 2024
UAE Leaders Congratulate Malawi on Independence Day 2024
The UAE leadership congratulated Malawi on its Independence Day, with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sending a formal message to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, joined by Vice Presidents Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed.
7 Jul 2024
UAE Leaders Condole India PM Over Hathras Stampede
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and senior UAE leaders have extended condolences to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, killed more than 120 people and injured scores more at a religious gathering.
4 Jul 2024
UAE President Congratulates Mauritania's Election Winner
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Mohamed Ould Ghazouani on his re-election as President of Mauritania, calling to affirm bilateral ties and the importance of continued UAE-Mauritania cooperation.
2 Jul 2024
UAE Condoles Morocco's King Over Mother's Passing
UAE leaders extended condolences to Morocco's King Mohammed VI following the passing of his mother, Princess Lalla Latifa, on June 29, 2024. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed all expressed their sympathies.
30 Jun 2024
Sheikh Mohamed's UAE Father's Day Tribute to Sheikh Zayed
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed marked Father's Day on June 21 by sharing a cherished childhood photo alongside his late father, Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, calling him "the symbol of our nation" in a message that resonated across social media.
21 Jun 2024
UAE President Extends Eid Al Adha Greetings 2024
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended Eid Al Adha greetings to the nation via social media and made personal calls to Gulf leaders including Sultan Haitham of Oman, the Emir of Kuwait, and King Hamad of Bahrain.
16 Jun 2024
UAE President Hosts Al Ain Fans After CL Victory
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted two young Al Ain Football Club supporters whose spirited cheering during the 2024 AFC Champions League fixtures went viral on social media, following the club's historic title win.
10 Jun 2024
UAE President Begins State Visit to China on May 30
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits China on May 30 at Xi Jinping's invitation to discuss UAE-China relations, economic partnership, and the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
26 May 2024
UAE's $10 Billion Pakistan Investment Deal Signed
Pakistan and the UAE signed a $10 billion investment agreement to support economic growth in priority sectors, following a summit between President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and PM Shehbaz Sharif in Abu Dhabi.
24 May 2024
UAE President, Saudi Crown Prince Strengthen Bilateral Ties
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Azizia Palace in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, reaffirming the strategic partnership and deep bilateral ties between the two Gulf states.
18 May 2024