Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed senior dignitaries from Emirati tribes at a Ramadan reception on Wednesday evening.
Sheikh Mohammed exchanged greetings with the guests and hosted an iftar banquet at Zabeel Palace in Dubai.
He was joined at the gathering by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, chairman of Dubai Media Council, and other sheikhs and dignitaries.
UAE leaders regularly receive ministers, officials and Emirati citizens during the holy month.
President Sheikh Mohamed hosted an iftar reception at Al Bateen Palace in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday evening.
The visiting party prayed for the goodness, progress, security, safety and prosperity of the Emirates and its people.
The gathering was the second held by the President since the start of the holy month, after he welcomed well-wishers to Al Bateen Palace on Friday.
