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UAE leaders discuss national issues at Dubai desert retreat

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, touch on latest achievements, including space exploration

The National

April 29, 2023

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President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met for talks in Dubai on Saturday.

The leaders were at the Marmoom desert reserve, where Sheikh Mohammed has a home.

They “discussed national issues including efforts to enhance development, meet the aspirations of citizens and further raise the country’s ranking on international indices,” a Dubai Media Office statement said.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister, Vice President and Minister of Presidential Affairs, was present.

Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed “expressed their pride in the UAE’s remarkable achievements, including the recent strides made by the space sector, and discussed plans to raise the country’s contributions to space exploration”.

Also in attendance were Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun, Adviser for Special Affairs in the Presidential Court.

President Sheikh Mohamed greets Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. All photos: Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed greets Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. All photos: Presidential Court
The two leaders talk at Al Marmoom in Dubai
The two leaders talk at Al Marmoom in Dubai
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, with Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Mohamed Juma Al Naboodah, left.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, with Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Mohamed Juma Al Naboodah, left.
Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed at Al Marmoom. Leaders and officials also pictured include Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Sheikh Maktoum, Sheikh Mohamed bin Tahnoun, Adviser for Special Affairs in the Presidential Court, and Mr Al Naboodah
Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed at Al Marmoom. Leaders and officials also pictured include Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Sheikh Maktoum, Sheikh Mohamed bin Tahnoun, Adviser for Special Affairs in the Presidential Court, and Mr Al Naboodah
Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed at Al Marmoom
Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed at Al Marmoom
The President departs by helicopter after the visit
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