ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Athens to commence an official visit to the Hellenic Republic. Upon arrival, he was greeted at Athens International Airport by Greece’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis. The trip is made at the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Sheikh Khaled is anticipated to engage in important discussions with him during this visit.
This visit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations established between the UAE and Greece in 1976. Over the course of more than five decades, the bilateral relationship has evolved into a broad strategic alliance that encompasses sectors such as the economy, investments, energy, and technology. Emerging areas for cooperation include artificial intelligence, advanced technology, clean energy, and digital infrastructure, all of which are becoming increasingly significant for expanding the partnership.
Sheikh Khaled is accompanied by a delegation of senior officials, including Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, who serves as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court. The delegation also features Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, as well as ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO.
Top officials and ministers join Sheikh Khaled on the trip
In addition, the delegation includes Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. Other members are Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, and Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court. The visit also features Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
Joining the group are Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, along with Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court. Completing the delegation is Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. The group’s composition spans multiple sectors including defense, trade, investment, culture, health, and media.
Investopia forum runs concurrently with Sheikh Khaled’s visit
The Investopia Mediterranean – Athens event is taking place alongside Sheikh Khaled’s official visit. This forum is part of a broader effort to enhance economic and investment collaboration between the UAE and Greece, offering a platform for government officials and business leaders to explore new partnership opportunities. Key topics discussed at the event include food security, logistics, and supply chain management.
This visit follows a series of high-level engagements between the two nations earlier this year. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Mitsotakis for talks in Abu Dhabi, focusing on areas such as the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. Throughout 2026, Sheikh Mohamed and Mitsotakis also maintained several phone conversations, further strengthening bilateral ties.