The official portraits of US President Joe Biden and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin his official visit to the US on Monday (September 23) and will be welcomed by US President Joe Biden at the White House, the official statement said. This is his first official visit to the US since assuming the presidency of the UAE in 2022. Sheikh Mohamed will also have a separate meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running to succeed Biden. Biden and Harris "will discuss with President Mohamed, obviously, the crisis in Gaza, the UAE's essential role in addressing the humanitarian crisis there, and the crisis in Sudan," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday. In a statement from the UAE's state news agency, WAM, the two leaders will also talk about strengthening cooperation and the UAE-US partnership, with a focus on the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, space, renewable energy, climate action, sustainability, and other efforts that support both countries' interests. Sheikh Mohamed will also meet with several US officials to explore ways to strengthen UAE-US relations across all areas. The two nations established formal diplomatic relations in 1972. The UAE holds significant influence in the Middle East and serves as a key partner for the United States. FLE/Expat Media
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