UAE’s MBZ appears with Lindsey Graham, dismissing health rumors |
UAE’s MBZ appears with Lindsey Graham, dismissing health rumors
Graham pushed back against what he called “false narratives” about the UAE leader, making the remarks after days of online rumors regarding the president’s health.
Rosaleen Carroll
Feb 18, 2026
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meeting US Sen. Lindsey Graham at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, on Feb. 18, 2025. — UAE Presidency
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Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed appeared publicly alongside US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, pushing back against online rumors falsely claiming that he was dead or seriously ill.
Graham said in a post on X that the two spoke for roughly 90 minutes, calling the conversation “enjoyable and informative.” He said they “discussed the historic moment facing the region.” According to the official UAE news agency WAM, the two also discussed US-UAE cooperation and developments “concerning regional security and stability.”
Graham also pushed back against what he called........