President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Bahrain's King Hamad after a lunch reception on Thursday. UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Bahrain's King Hamad after a lunch reception on Thursday. UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Bahrain's King Hamad after a lunch reception on Thursday. UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Bahrain's King Hamad after a lunch reception on Thursday. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed meets King Hamad of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi


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President Sheikh Mohamed and Bahrain's King Hamad on Thursday spoke of the "enduring co-operation" between their countries during discussions in Abu Dhabi.

The meeting, held at the Bahraini monarch's residence in the UAE capital, focused on efforts to strengthen the deep-rooted ties between the Gulf neighbours.

The two leaders regularly hold talks in the UAE and Bahrain to advance robust relations and promote development.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs Families affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Lt Gen Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad, National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, and Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council of Bahrain, and Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) of Bahrain, along with several top officials from both sides.

North Pole stats

Distance covered: 160km

Temperature: -40°C

Weight of equipment: 45kg

Altitude (metres above sea level): 0

Terrain: Ice rock

South Pole stats

Distance covered: 130km

Temperature: -50°C

Weight of equipment: 50kg

Altitude (metres above sea level): 3,300

Terrain: Flat ice
 

Updated: July 03, 2025, 1:10 PM`