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His Excellency Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, met with His Excellency Nikos Dendias, the Greek Minister of National Defense, and signed a letter of Intent to strengthening military and defense cooperation between the UAE and Greece. The meeting also included discussions of numerous development ways to strengthen the defense partnership between the two friendly countries, in addition to exploring opportunities to enhance joint military cooperation.

H.E. Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, participated in the Europe Gulf Forum hosted by the Hellenic Republic, which discussed ways to enhance strategic relations between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the European Union.

H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, met with H.E. Mr. Andreas Fryganas, Director General for Political Affairs, where they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, contributing to further advancing the distinguished relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Hellenic Republic.

H.E. Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, met with H.E. Nikos Dendias, Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, where they discussed regional developments and ways to strengthen defence partnership between the two countries, as well as further develop areas of joint military cooperation. The two sides also addressed current security challenges, emphasizing the importance of coordination and joint cooperation in support of efforts to promote security and stability.

H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received a phone call today from H.E. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, during which they discussed the ongoing military escalation in the region and its serious implications for regional and global security and stability, as well as its impact on international shipping and the global economy.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Nikos Dendias, Minister of National Defence of the friendly Hellenic Republic.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, during which they discussed the serious escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security and stability. The Greek Prime Minister expressed his country’s condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks on the territory of the UAE and a number of other countries, describing them as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and constitutes a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. His Highness the President thanked Prime Minister Mitsotakis for his country’s supportive stance towards the UAE. Both sides stressed the need for an immediate de-escalation and a return to meaningful dialogue to pursue diplomatic solutions that preserve security and stability in the region.

H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, attended the reception hosted by H.E. Mr. Constantine An. Tassoulas, the President of the Hellenic Republic in honor of the Diplomatic Corps.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, during which they discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to continuing to advance the objectives of their partnership in support of the interests of both countries and peoples. They also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, underscoring the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in fostering peace and security in the Middle East and the wider world.

Dubai Chambers explored new opportunities to strengthen trade and investment ties with public and private sector stakeholders in the Hellenic Republic, with the aim of enhancing economic partnerships and opening new avenues for cooperation across key strategic sectors.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today conferred the Order of Zayed, the UAE’s highest civilian honour, on His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania. The award recognises His Excellency’s efforts to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and Albania. The honour was presented during His Highness’ reception of the Albanian Prime Minister at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. His Excellency is visiting the UAE to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. Prime Minister Edi Rama thanked the UAE President for the warm welcome and expressed his pride at receiving the Order of Zayed, an award which reflects the strength of the two countries’ friendship and their shared commitment to mutual respect and common interests. The two sides also held discussions exploring opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of the economy, investment, and sustainability. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing these ties, especially in priority sectors that support their sustainable development efforts. The meeting also addressed topics on the agenda of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and their importance in fostering international cooperation and raising awareness of sustainability challenges. The meeting was attended by a number of Sheikhs and senior officials.

H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Greece and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Albania, attended the Albania Smart City Program in the presence of H.E. Mr. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, along with senior officials and decision-makers.

H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, received H.E. Shaikha Al Nowais, Secretary-General Elect of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, during her official visit to Greece. The visit included a productive meeting with H.E. Olga Kefalogianni, Greek Minister of Tourism, where they reaffirmed the strong partnership between the UAE and Greece and their commitment to promoting sustainable and innovative tourism.

H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Greece, participated in the Fortune Greece CEO Initiative 2025 event held in Athens. In his speech, he emphasized that the true strength of economies begins with people, and is rooted in a culture of creativity and collaboration. He also highlighted the UAE’s strategy in the fields of artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and digital transformation, reaffirming its leadership as the largest foreign investor in Greece in 2024.

H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Hellenic Republic, met with H.E. Mr. Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Hellenic Republic.

H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Hellenic Republic, participated in the AI Forum 2025 held in Athens, attended by H.E. Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance of Greece, and several senior officials.

H.E. Dr. Ali Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, met with H.E. Lina Mendoni, Minister of Culture of Greece, to explore prospects for cultural cooperation and the exchange of expertise, further strengthening the bonds of understanding between the UAE and Greece.

The United Arab Emirates participated prominently in the Athens Riviera Summit 2025, which brought together government officials, business leaders, and investors from around the world, reflecting the shared commitment of the UAE and the Hellenic Republic to advancing economic and investment cooperation.

H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Hellenic Republic, met with H.E. Haris Theoharis, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Greece.

As part of its commitment to youth empowerment and diplomatic awareness, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Athens was pleased to welcome a group of high school students for “Student Workplace Day.”