• President Sheikh Mohamed receives Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed receives Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, meets the Ethiopian leader. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, meets the Ethiopian leader. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Abiy spoke about the regional conflict and its implications for regional and international security and stability. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Abiy spoke about the regional conflict and its implications for regional and international security and stability. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • The Vice President and Mr Abiy spoke about ways to enhance economic and investment co-operation. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    The Vice President and Mr Abiy spoke about ways to enhance economic and investment co-operation. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • The meeting between Sheikh Mohammed and Mr Abiy was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group; Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan, Minister of State; Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation, and other sheikhs and senior officials. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    The meeting between Sheikh Mohammed and Mr Abiy was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group; Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan, Minister of State; Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation, and other sheikhs and senior officials. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Mr Abiy arrived in Abu Dhabi for a working visit on Thursday. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Mr Abiy arrived in Abu Dhabi for a working visit on Thursday. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed receives Mr Abiy. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed receives Mr Abiy. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

UAE leaders receive Ethiopian leader


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The UAE's leaders have met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

President Sheikh Mohamed on Friday received Mr Abiy, while on Saturday Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met the Ethiopian leader.

Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Abiy spoke about developments in the Middle East amid escalating military action, and the serious implications for regional and international security and stability, state news agency Wam reported.

Dubai Media Office reported that the meeting between Sheikh Mohammed and Mr Abiy saw both sides explore ways to enhance economic and investment co-operation. They also discussed regional developments and their implications for security, stability and development.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, meets Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, meets Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Dubai Media Office

Mr Abiy arrived in Abu Dhabi for a working visit on Thursday. Wam reported he condemned the Iranian attacks that continue on the UAE and other countries in the region, adding they constitute a breach of state sovereignty and international law.

The Ethiopian Prime Minister also offered his nation's solidarity with the UAE in the face of the attacks.

Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Abiy also discussed bilateral co-operation, particularly in the economic, trade and development sectors.

The President conveyed his condolences to Ethiopia over deaths caused by flooding and landslides that hit the African nation recently.

Updated: March 14, 2026, 11:59 AM