• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received the credentials of several foreign ambassadors to the UAE at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. All photos by Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received the credentials of several foreign ambassadors to the UAE at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. All photos by Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid met with a number of ambassadors to the UAE.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid met with a number of ambassadors to the UAE.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed the diplomatic delegation to the Presidential Palace.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed the diplomatic delegation to the Presidential Palace.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wished the ambassadors well in their UAE roles.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wished the ambassadors well in their UAE roles.
  • Nine ambassadors to the UAE enjoyed a royal appointment at the Presidential Palace.
    Nine ambassadors to the UAE enjoyed a royal appointment at the Presidential Palace.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid received the credentials of a number foreign ambassadors to the UAE.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid received the credentials of a number foreign ambassadors to the UAE.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid received the best wishes of the ambassadors during a meeting in Abu Dhabi.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid received the best wishes of the ambassadors during a meeting in Abu Dhabi.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met with a number of ambassadors from across the globe.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met with a number of ambassadors from across the globe.
  • Ambassadors from all corners of the globe came together at the Presidential Palace.
    Ambassadors from all corners of the globe came together at the Presidential Palace.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid today received the credentials of several foreign ambassadors to the UAE.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid today received the credentials of several foreign ambassadors to the UAE.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was joined by a number of senior government ministers at the event.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was joined by a number of senior government ministers at the event.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid met with a number of ambassadors helping to build closer ties between the UAE and their respective countries.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid met with a number of ambassadors helping to build closer ties between the UAE and their respective countries.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomes new UAE ambassadors - in pictures


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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed a delegation of new foreign ambassadors to the UAE at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.

The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai received the credential of diplomatic figures representing Egypt, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Japan, Dominica, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

Sheikh Mohammed was joined at the ceremony by a number of UAE ministers, including Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, as well a number of other government officials.

Sheikh Mohammed extended a warm welcome to the visiting contingent, wishing them success in their efforts to forge closer links between their respective nations and the UAE.

The ambassadors relayed the greetings of their countries leaders to Sheikh Mohammed and UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa.