Abu dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, arrived in the UAE today for a fraternal visit. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan greeted the Qatari Emir upon his arrival at Al Bateen Airport.
According to Emirates News Agency, the welcoming delegation included several prominent UAE leaders. Among those present were His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; and H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.
Additional dignitaries included H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' 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, Adviser to the UAE President, along with a number of senior officials.
Accompanying His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during the visit were H.H. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Personal Representative of H.H. the Emir of Qatar; Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee; Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, Chief of the Emiri Diwan; Sheikh Al Qaqa bin Hamad Al Thani; Sheikh Hamad bin Tamim Al Thani, and several senior officials.