President Sheikh Mohamed discusses regional stability with Bahrain’s King Hamad


President Sheikh Mohamed has received King Hamad of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi to discuss ties between the nations.

The two leaders also discussed efforts to “strengthen security and stability for the benefit of all countries and peoples of the region”, state news agency Wam reported on Wednesday.

Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad spoke of their pride in the deep-rooted ties between their countries. Bahrain's king met the President as part of a fraternal visit.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan, Minister of State; Sheikh Mohammed bin Tahnoon, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed; and a number of officials.

  • President Sheikh Mohamed meets King Hamad of Bahrain. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed meets King Hamad of Bahrain. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives King Hamad on arrival in the UAE
    Sheikh Mohamed receives King Hamad on arrival in the UAE
  • The UAE Armed Forces' honour guard participates in a welcome ceremony for King Hamad
    The UAE Armed Forces' honour guard participates in a welcome ceremony for King Hamad
  • Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad discussed bilateral relations
    Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad discussed bilateral relations
  • Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad also discussed stability in the Middle East
    Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad also discussed stability in the Middle East
  • Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to King Hamad after his fraternal visit to Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to King Hamad after his fraternal visit to Abu Dhabi
  • King Hamad departs
    King Hamad departs
Updated: August 13, 2026, 3:21 AM