Donald Trump arrives in UAE

Thursday, 15 May 2025 16:15

By ARN News Staff

US President Donald Trump has arrived in the UAE for the last leg of his three-nation tour of the Gulf region.

He was welcomed at Abu Dhabi airport's presidential terminal by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

As Trump's aircraft entered UAE airspace, it was met by a ceremonial escort of military jets.

The lead pilot radioed in to request permission to accompany the aircraft, offering a warm welcome to the US President on behalf of the UAE.

UAE President welcomes US President Trump upon arrival in Abu Dhabi on state visit to UAE#UAE_welcomes_US_President #UAEUSA #WamNews https://t.co/xIieOO4koa pic.twitter.com/zelME5mPCp
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) May 15, 2025

Trump later visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

He was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Accompanied by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, @POTUS Trump visited the inspiring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque—one of the world’s greatest architectural and spiritual landmarks. 🕌 The enduring values of interfaith tolerance, coexistence, and… pic.twitter.com/MHBqKIsKYW
— US Mission to UAE (@USAinUAE) May 15, 2025

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