Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the UAE – in pictures

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, welcomes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, welcomes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed and Mr Erdogan pictured at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed and Mr Erdogan pictured at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed, Mr Erdogan, and an official, tour Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed, Mr Erdogan, and an official, tour Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • The Turkish president is in the UAE on his first official visit to the Emirates in almost a decade. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    The Turkish president is in the UAE on his first official visit to the Emirates in almost a decade. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, hosts an official reception for Mr Erdogan at Qasr Al Watan. All photos: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, hosts an official reception for Mr Erdogan at Qasr Al Watan. All photos: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, left, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, attend the reception for the official visit of Mr Erdogan.
    Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, left, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, attend the reception for the official visit of Mr Erdogan.
  • President Erdogan attends the reception at the palace in Abu Dhabi.
    President Erdogan attends the reception at the palace in Abu Dhabi.
  • Sheikh Mohamed meets Mr Erdogan at Qasr Al Watan. With them is Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, UAE National Security Adviser, right
    Sheikh Mohamed meets Mr Erdogan at Qasr Al Watan. With them is Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, UAE National Security Adviser, right
  • Sheikh Mohamed hosts the official reception to welcome Mr Erdogan to the Emirates.
    Sheikh Mohamed hosts the official reception to welcome Mr Erdogan to the Emirates.
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives Mr Erdogan on his arrival at the Presidential Airport.
    Sheikh Mohamed receives Mr Erdogan on his arrival at the Presidential Airport.
  • Sheikh Mohamed and the Turkish president stand for their countries' national anthems during the official reception in Abu Dhabi.
    Sheikh Mohamed and the Turkish president stand for their countries' national anthems during the official reception in Abu Dhabi.
  • President Erdogan signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan as Sheikh Mohamed looks on.
    President Erdogan signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan as Sheikh Mohamed looks on.
  • Members of the UAE Armed Forces Cavalry Division take part in the welcoming ceremony.
    Members of the UAE Armed Forces Cavalry Division take part in the welcoming ceremony.
  • Sheikh Mohamed greets President Erdogan at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi.
    Sheikh Mohamed greets President Erdogan at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi.
  • Traditional dancers welcome the Turkish president on his first visit to the Emirates in nine years.
    Traditional dancers welcome the Turkish president on his first visit to the Emirates in nine years.
  • Al Forsan aerobatic team mark the visit with a colourful flypast.
    Al Forsan aerobatic team mark the visit with a colourful flypast.
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan are greeted by a military guard of honour.
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan are greeted by a military guard of honour.
  • Sheikh Mohamed and the Turkish president stand for their countries' national anthems.
    Sheikh Mohamed and the Turkish president stand for their countries' national anthems.
  • Mounted cavalry riders escort the motorcade of the Turkish president.
    Mounted cavalry riders escort the motorcade of the Turkish president.
  • Traditional dancers perform during the official reception at Qasr Al Watan.
    Traditional dancers perform during the official reception at Qasr Al Watan.