UAE President arrives in Kuwait on state visit, welcomed by Emir

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Kuwait today on a state visit.

Upon arrival at the Amiri Airport, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was warmly received by His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, and His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait.

A formal welcome ceremony marked the occasion, featuring the national anthems of both the UAE and Kuwait, while an honour guard lined up to pay tribute.

As His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s plane entered Kuwaiti airspace, it was escorted by military aircraft in a symbolic gesture of welcome.

During a brief stop at the VIP lounge, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed engaged in friendly discussions with the Emir of Kuwait, expressing the depth of the enduring bonds that link the two nations.

The convoy then proceeded to Bayan Palace, accompanied by the Emir. On arrival, a 21-gun salute was fired, while an aircraft bearing the UAE flag flew overhead. The procession was flanked by a group of riders on horseback and children waving the flags of both nations and singing welcome messages along the route. Traditional Kuwaiti folk performers added to the ceremonial atmosphere with heritage displays.

At the palace, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed greeted senior officials and dignitaries, while the Emir welcomed members of the UAE President’s accompanying delegation.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was accompanied by a delegation comprising His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chariman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President; Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State; Faisal Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; Jassem Mohammed Buatabh Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi; and Dr. Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Kuwait.

The reception was also attended by Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait; Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Sabah; Deputy Chief of Kuwait's National Guard; Abdullah Ali Abdullah Saleh Al-Yahya; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait; Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs; a number of senior officials, and Jamal Al Ghunaim, Ambassador of Kuwait to the UAE.