His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has officially arrived in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, marking the beginning of a significant state visit to Canada.
Welcoming Reception at Ottawa International Airport
Upon his arrival at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Sheikh Khalid was warmly received by the Honourable Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. This formal welcome sets the tone for what is expected to be a productive visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Canada.
A High-Level Delegation Accompanies the Crown Prince
The Crown Prince is joined by a distinguished delegation that includes several high-ranking officials. Among them are:
– His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Head of the Crown Prince’s Court of Abu Dhabi.
– His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and CEO of ADNOC and its Group of Companies.
– Her Excellency Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation.
– His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade.
– His Excellency Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment.
– His Excellency Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Fadhil Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence.
– His Excellency Engineer Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Canada and Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
– His Excellency Ghanem Sultan Al Suwaidi, Security Affairs Advisor at the Crown Prince’s Court.
– His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Head of the Crown Prince’s Office.
– Her Excellency Mariam Eid Al Mehairi, Director of the Abu Dhabi Media Office and Strategic Relations Advisor at the Crown Prince’s Court.
– His Excellency Abdul Rahman Ali Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Canada.
– His Excellency Hamad Salem Al Ketbi, Director-General of the Crown Prince’s Protocol Department.
Looking Ahead
The visit of Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed to Canada signifies a pivotal moment in UAE-Canada relations, anticipated to result in enhanced cooperation in various fields, including trade, technology, and international relations.