In a continuation of regional diplomatic engagement, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has landed in Egypt’s New Alamein City after concluding a two-day official visit to Angola. His arrival marks another step in strengthening long-standing ties with key African and Arab partners.
A warm welcome in Egypt’s New Alamein
On 25 August 2025, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Alamein City on a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.Upon landing at El Alamein International Airport, Sheikh Mohamed was personally received by Egyptian President His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The leaders exchanged warm greetings and engaged in cordial discussions, reflecting the strength and depth of the relationship between the two nations.During the welcome, President El-Sisi expressed Egypt’s enduring regard for Sheikh Mohamed, emphasizing the unique place he holds among the Egyptian people. This sentiment, El-Sisi noted, was a continuation of the historic bond that originated under 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, shaped by decades of cooperation and shared vision across political, economic, and cultural spheres.
Angola visit concluded hours before arrival in Egypt
Earlier the same day, 25 August 2025, Sheikh Mohamed concluded a two-day state visit to the Republic of Angola. The visit underscored the UAE’s expanding diplomatic and economic ties across Africa.During his time in Luanda, Sheikh Mohamed visited the Presidential Palace, where he was formally received by Angolan President His Excellency João Manuel Lourenço.His Highness was welcomed with full state honours, including a 21-gun salute, and proceeded to the dais of honour, where the national anthems of both countries were played. An honour guard was also lined up in tribute to the UAE President’s visit.Following the ceremonial reception, Sheikh Mohamed exchanged greetings with senior ministers and officials of Angola, while President Lourenço welcomed members of the UAE delegation.
UAE delegation in Angola: Full list of attendees
Accompanying the UAE President during the Angola state visit was a high-level delegation representing various sectors of the Emirati government. The delegation included:
- H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior
- 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
- Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security
- Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention
- Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure
- Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports
- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade
- Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism
- Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture
- Mohamed bin Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment
- Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment
- Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State
- Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs
- Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Ali Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President’s Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office
- Khalid Mohammed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE
- Humaid Obaid Abu Shabas, Chairman of the UAE Accountability Authority
- Salem Ali Khamis Obaid Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Angola, along with a number of senior officials
The visits to Egypt and Angola, carried out back-to-back, reflect the UAE President’s ongoing commitment to enhancing bilateral relations across both the Arab world and Africa. The diplomatic engagements underline a broader UAE strategy focused on political cooperation, economic investment, and cultural diplomacy.
