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H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the UAE to the Hellenic Republic, met with H.E. Haris Theoharis, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between the UAE and Greece, as well as exchange views on a number of issues of mutual interest.

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Athens hosted an event celebrating Emirati culture and culinary arts, bringing together distinguished guests from diplomatic and cultural circles. H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, highlighted the richness of Emirati cuisine and the role of Emirati women in preserving and passing on the nation’s heritage, reflecting the harmony between tradition and innovation.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, discussed ways to advance cooperation during a phone call today, particularly in the fields of the economy, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and other priority sectors, under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

The UAE continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with countries around the world, advancing sustainable development and creating new opportunities for economic and investment cooperation. As part of the growing relationship between the UAE and the Hellenic Republic, H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, met with H.E. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, in Athens.

H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, participated in the intellectual forum, “The UAE: A Global Crossroads of Culture and Innovation,” hosted by the UAE Embassy in Athens in collaboration with Webster University Athens, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to empowering youth through education, innovation, and investment in human capital to shape a knowledge-driven future.

H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Hellenic Republic, visited the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Athens, where he offered condolences on the passing of the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, conveying his sincere condolences and sympathies to the leadership, Government and people of the State of Qatar.

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. The two leaders discussed cooperation across a range of sectors and ways to further strengthen ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

On the sidelines of Posidonia 2026, H.E. Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Hellenic Republic, hosted a roundtable gathering leading shipowners and representatives of the maritime sector from the UAE and Greece.

The UAE and Greece held the second round of political consultations in Athens, with Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, leading the UAE delegation and Alexandra Papadopoulou, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, leading the Greek delegation.

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.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a telephone call today from His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, during which they discussed ways to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

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.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.

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.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.

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.