Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday on a fraternal visit to the United Arab Emirates.

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was at the forefront of those welcoming Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani upon his arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Also present were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Governor of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the President’s Special Affairs; and Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, the UAE Ambassador to Qatar.

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During the visit, the Emir of Qatar is accompanied by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force; Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Head of the Amiri Diwan; and several senior officials, including Dr. Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansoori, the Ambassador of Qatar to the UAE.