Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) share some of the warmest and most enduring ties in the Muslim world, marked by close political understanding, economic cooperation, and people-to-people connections. These bonds were on full display during the maiden official visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Pakistan in the last week of December 2025.

President Sheikh Mohammed was accorded an exceptionally warm reception upon his arrival in Islamabad. He was escorted by Pakistan Air Force JF-17 fighter jets, greeted with a 21-gun salute, and welcomed with the national anthems of both countries. In a rare symbolic gesture, Pakistan also released a special welcome song to mark the high-profile visit. The UAE president arrived with a high-level delegation, underscoring the importance Abu Dhabi attaches to its relationship with Islamabad. The visit followed President Sheikh Mohammed’s private trip to Pakistan in January 2024, during which he stayed at the Sheikh Zayed Palace in Rahim Yar Khan, traditionally used by members of the UAE’s ruling family.

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