UAE President receives Emmanuel Macron on official visit

Monday, 19 October 2026 17:38

By ARN News Staff

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in the country on an official visit.

A reception ceremony was held at the airport upon Macron’s arrival in Abu Dhabi, with the national anthems of the UAE and France played and an honour guard lining up in salute.

The reception was attended by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, along with senior UAE officials, ministers and other dignitaries.

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