The UAE President and Prince Khalid bin Salman discuss regional developments and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, while the UAE Vice President received the Saudi Defense Minister upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi | BETH | October 18, 2026

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz today. They discussed regional developments and exchanged views on ways to consolidate security and stability and achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

The meeting also addressed the fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and ways to strengthen and develop cooperation to serve their mutual interests and bring prosperity and development to the peoples of both countries.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, had received the Saudi Defense Minister upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi. The two held discussions on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.

BETH Analysis

The Saudi Defense Minister's visit to Abu Dhabi reflects the importance of political and defense communication between the two countries, particularly at a time when military developments are increasingly intertwined with Gulf security and maritime routes.

Prince Khalid bin Salman's meeting with the UAE President, alongside his discussions with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, gives the visit a political dimension extending beyond defense cooperation and underscores the importance of direct consultations on regional security and the future of its stability.