President Sheikh Mohamed meets families and Rulers in nationwide tour

Sheikh Mohamed stopped for photos in natural beauty spots in Al Dhaid and Khor Fakkan

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, takes photos during a visit to Al Dhaid and Khor Fakkan in Sharjah. He was pictured greeting families during a weekend tour of Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, pictured with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, stands for a photograph with an Emirati family during a tour of the Northern Emirates. Seen with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Al Dhaid and Khor Fakkan are areas of natural beauty that are popular spots for weekend trips. Pictured are the President, Sheikh Mohamed, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, speaks with young Emiratis. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, lands at Zabeel Palace to meet Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, pictured with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, visits Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, visits Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Seen with Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Mohamed Juma Al Naboodah and Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed. Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, greets guests at a reception at Zabeel Palace. Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, greets a guest during a reception at Zabeel Palace in Dubai. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, at Zabeel Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, with Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah. With them is Sheikh Hamad bin Mohamed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, at Al Rumailah Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, greets a guest upon arriving at a reception at Al Rumailah Palace. Seen with Sheikh Hamad bin Mohamed bin Hamad Al Sharqi,. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, visits Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, at Nad Al Habi Majlis. Mohamed Al Blooshi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, greets guests while visiting Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah at Nad Al Habi Majlis. Ryan Carter for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The President, Sheikh Mohamed, toured Dubai and the northern emirates this weekend, meeting families and stopping for photos.

He took in areas of natural beauty in Al Dhaid and Khor Fakkan in Sharjah, and met the Rulers of Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.

Stops included Al Dhaid Fort, which dates back to 1820. The tour also included Al Rafisah Dam outside Khor Fakkan, a tourist destination and environmental landmark.

In Dubai, Sheikh Mohamed visited Zabeel Palace, landing on the lawn in a helicopter.

There, he was greeted by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai.

The president was accompanied by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Tahnoun, Adviser for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.

On Friday, Sheikh Mohamed visited Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid, Ruler of Ajman.