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 visit is extended at the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. During his stay, Sheikh Khaled is anticipated to engage in significant discussions with Mitsotakis.
This visit commemorates 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece in 1976. Over the past five decades, the relationship has evolved into a broad strategic alliance encompassing sectors such as the economy, investments, energy, and technology. Emerging areas of cooperation include artificial intelligence, advanced technology, clean energy, and digital infrastructure, which are becoming increasingly vital for bilateral growth.
Sheikh Khaled is accompanied by a distinguished official delegation, which includes 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, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court. Also part of the delegation is Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, as well as ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO.
Senior officials and ministers join the official delegation
Members of the delegation also include Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. Traveling with Sheikh Khaled are Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, and Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court. Additionally, Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, along with Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, are present.
Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, is part of the delegation. Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court, also accompanies him. Completing the group is Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. The delegation’s scope covers defence, trade, investment, culture, health, and media sectors.
Investopia forum held concurrently with the visit
The Investopia Mediterranean – Athens event is taking place alongside Sheikh Khaled’s visit. The forum is part of efforts to bolster economic and investment collaboration between the UAE and Greece. It offers a platform for government officials and business leaders to explore new partnerships. Key opportunities discussed include food security, logistics, and supply chain development.
This visit follows a series of high-level exchanges this year between the two nations. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Mitsotakis for talks in Abu Dhabi. Discussions focused on the economy, investments, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges. Sheikh Mohamed and Mitsotakis have also held multiple phone conversations throughout 2026.