In a continuation of regional diplomatic engagement, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has landed in Egypt’s New Alamein Metropolis after concluding a two-day official go to to Angola. His arrival marks one other step in strengthening long-standing ties with key African and Arab companions.
A heat welcome in Egypt’s New Alamein
On 25 August 2025, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Alamein Metropolis on a fraternal go to to the Arab Republic of Egypt.Upon touchdown at El Alamein Worldwide Airport, Sheikh Mohamed was personally obtained by Egyptian President His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The leaders exchanged heat greetings and engaged in cordial discussions, reflecting the power and depth of the connection between the 2 nations.In the course of the welcome, President El-Sisi expressed Egypt’s enduring regard for Sheikh Mohamed, emphasizing the distinctive place he holds among the many Egyptian individuals. This sentiment, El-Sisi famous, was a continuation of the historic bond that originated below the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.Sheikh Mohamed expressed gratitude for the reception and reiterated the deep-rooted nature of UAE-Egypt relations, formed by a long time of cooperation and shared imaginative and prescient throughout political, financial, and cultural spheres.
Angola go to concluded hours earlier than arrival in Egypt
Earlier the identical day, 25 August 2025, Sheikh Mohamed concluded a two-day state go to to the Republic of Angola. The go to underscored the UAE’s increasing diplomatic and financial ties throughout Africa.Throughout his time in Luanda, Sheikh Mohamed visited the Presidential Palace, the place he was formally obtained by Angolan President His Excellency João Manuel Lourenço.His Highness was welcomed with full state honours, together with a 21-gun salute, and proceeded to the dais of honour, the place the nationwide anthems of each international locations have been performed. An honour guard was additionally lined up in tribute to the UAE President’s go to.Following the ceremonial reception, Sheikh Mohamed exchanged greetings with senior ministers and officers of Angola, whereas President Lourenço welcomed members of the UAE delegation.
UAE delegation in Angola: Full record of attendees
Accompanying the UAE President in the course of the Angola state go to was a high-level delegation representing varied sectors of the Emirati authorities. The delegation included:
- H.H. Lt. Basic Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Inside
- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court docket for Particular Affairs
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President
- Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-Basic of the Supreme Council for Nationwide Safety
- Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad Al Owais, Minister of Well being and Prevention
- Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Power and Infrastructure
- Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports activities
- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of International Commerce
- Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Financial system and Tourism
- Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Tradition
- Mohamed bin Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Funding
- Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of Local weather Change and the Setting
- Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State
- Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Analysis and Superior Expertise Affairs
- Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Ali Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President’s Workplace for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Government Workplace
- Khalid Mohammed Balama, Governor of the Central Financial institution of the UAE
- Humaid Obaid Abu Shabas, Chairman of the UAE Accountability Authority
- Salem Ali Khamis Obaid Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Angola, together with various senior officers
The visits to Egypt and Angola, carried out back-to-back, replicate the UAE President’s ongoing dedication to enhancing bilateral relations throughout each the Arab world and Africa. The diplomatic engagements underline a broader UAE technique centered on political cooperation, financial funding, and cultural diplomacy.