• President Sheikh Mohamed with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, during an iftar reception at Al Bateen Palace. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, during an iftar reception at Al Bateen Palace. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, receives Mr Mohamud, at Al Bateen Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, receives Mr Mohamud, at Al Bateen Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, greets Mr Mohamud at Al Bateen Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, greets Mr Mohamud at Al Bateen Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Khalaf Ahmed Al Otaiba and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, at the iftar reception at Al Bateen Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Khalaf Ahmed Al Otaiba and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, at the iftar reception at Al Bateen Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, at Al Bateen Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, at Al Bateen Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Somali President in Abu Dhabi


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President Sheikh Mohamed on Monday met Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

The meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi, was also attended by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, as well as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence.

Talks focused on ways to strengthen co-operation across various fields, particularly in efforts to advance development and stability in Somalia, state news agency Wam reported, as the Somalian President thanked Sheikh Mohamed for the UAE’s support for his country’s development.

Earlier on Monday, Sheikh Mohamed received teachers, administrators and outstanding pupils from various schools in celebration of Ramadan.

Sheikh Mohamed congratulated those in attendance, praying for continued blessings, happiness and prosperity for them and their families. He shared his appreciation for their dedication to the education sector and emphasised that human-centred education, focused on enhancing skills and capabilities, remains a national priority, as it creates a brighter future.

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The flights

Return flights from Dubai to Windhoek, with a combination of Emirates and Air Namibia, cost from US$790 (Dh2,902) via Johannesburg.
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A 10-day self-drive in Namibia staying at a combination of the safari camps mentioned – Okonjima AfriCat, Little Kulala, Desert Rhino/Damaraland, Ongava – costs from $7,000 (Dh25,711) per person, including car hire (Toyota 4x4 or similar), but excluding international flights, with The Luxury Safari Company.
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The cooler winter months, from June to September, are best, especially for game viewing. 

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