Sheikh Mohamed and Mr. Putin view a UAE-Russia investment exhibition presented by Mubadala at Qasr Al Watan. Seen with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, left. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bids farewell to Mr. Putin at the Presidential Airport. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
A cubic artwork showcasing Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Putin is displayed at the Presidential Airport. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives a gyrfalcon as a gift from Mr Putin. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Putin exchange gifts during a state visit at Qasr Al Watan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Putin signs the guest book. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Putin stand for a photograph with musicians during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi presents a gift commemorating the UAE Space mission to Mr Putin. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Putin and the Crown Prince meet Emirati astronauts Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi. Pawan Singh / The National
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Russian President Vladimir Putin at Qasr Al Watan, commencing a state visit to the UAE. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Putin observe an honour guard at Qasr Al Watan. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Mr Putin at the airport and drove with him through the city to Qasr Al Watan. Pawan Singh / The National
Al Fursan acrobatics squadron flies over Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi's presidential palace. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The seven jets marking the seven emirates soar over the Corniche. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Putin's limousine arrives at Qasr Al Watan. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed are signing a series of dealt to benefit both nations on Tuesday. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Members of the honour guard mark inside the palace. Pawan Singh / The National
Mr. Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attend the official welcome ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
The Russian president and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inspect a guard of honour. Pawan Singh / The National
The Russian President and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inspect a guard of honour. Pawan Singh / The National
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Putin stand for a photograph during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The honour guard stands to attention at the palace. Pawan Singh / The National
Senior Emirati dignitaries await the arrival of Mr Putin. Pawan Singh / The National
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr. Putin view a UAE-Russia investment exhibition presented by Mubadala at Qasr Al Watan. Seen with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, left. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bids farewell to Mr. Putin at the Presidential Airport. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
A cubic artwork showcasing Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Putin is displayed at the Presidential Airport. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives a gyrfalcon as a gift from Mr Putin. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Putin exchange gifts during a state visit at Qasr Al Watan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Putin signs the guest book. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Putin stand for a photograph with musicians during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi presents a gift commemorating the UAE Space mission to Mr Putin. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Putin and the Crown Prince meet Emirati astronauts Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi. Pawan Singh / The National
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Russian President Vladimir Putin at Qasr Al Watan, commencing a state visit to the UAE. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Putin observe an honour guard at Qasr Al Watan. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Mr Putin at the airport and drove with him through the city to Qasr Al Watan. Pawan Singh / The National
Al Fursan acrobatics squadron flies over Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi's presidential palace. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The seven jets marking the seven emirates soar over the Corniche. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Putin's limousine arrives at Qasr Al Watan. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed are signing a series of dealt to benefit both nations on Tuesday. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Members of the honour guard mark inside the palace. Pawan Singh / The National
Mr. Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attend the official welcome ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
The Russian president and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inspect a guard of honour. Pawan Singh / The National
The Russian President and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inspect a guard of honour. Pawan Singh / The National
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Putin stand for a photograph during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The honour guard stands to attention at the palace. Pawan Singh / The National
Senior Emirati dignitaries await the arrival of Mr Putin. Pawan Singh / The National
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr. Putin view a UAE-Russia investment exhibition presented by Mubadala at Qasr Al Watan. Seen with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, left. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs