Sharjah24 - WAM: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Doha today, marking the start of his state visit to Qatar, upon the invitation of Qatar’s Emir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
His Highness was welcomed by Qatar’s Emir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport.
Accompanying His Highness during the visit is a delegation comprising H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser; H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; and Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, Member of the Executive Council.
His Highness was also received by H.H. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Personal Representative of The Emir; Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Chief of the Amiri Diwan; in addition to a number of sheikhs.
An official reception ceremony was held for President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed at the Amiri Diwan that included a guard of honour, a 21-gun salute and a band playing the UAE and Qatar national anthems.