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5/27/25, 3:49 PM Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,
Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met today in Muscat with His
Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs of
Oman.

The meeting explored opportunities to further deepen strategic cooperation between the UAE
and Oman across various sectors, underpinned by the strong historical and fraternal ties
shared by the two nations and their peoples.

Held as part of HH Sheikh Hamdan’s official visit to Oman at the head of a high-level
delegation, the meeting reflected the growing momentum in bilateral cooperation, guided by the
vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the
UAE, and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman.

During the meeting, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed underscored the significance of
continued high-level exchanges and ongoing ministerial and government engagement, which
reflect the shared commitment of both nations to further strengthen UAE-Oman ties. He noted
that strengthening bilateral ties serves national development goals, particularly in the economic,
political, scientific, and cultural spheres.

The meeting highlighted the importance of ongoing coordination to advance mutual interests
and drive comprehensive, sustainable development in both nations. The discussions also
touched on ways to enhance Gulf cooperation, with a focus on increasing trade and tourism
flows, promoting mutual investments, and encouraging the private sector to play a greater role
in launching joint ventures that contribute to growth across the industrial, commercial, and
investment sectors.

Sheikh Hamdan praised the continued growth of UAE-Oman economic relations. Oman
remains the UAE’s second-largest trading partner among GCC countries. In 2024, non-oil trade
between the two nations surpassed AED56.1 billion, marking a 9.8% increase compared to
2023. He expressed confidence that further opportunities lie ahead to expand trade and boost
tourism flows, especially given the rich and diverse offerings that both countries boast.

The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,
President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and
Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; and Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.

His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said welcomed His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin
Mohammed and the accompanying delegation to Oman, emphasising that the visit reflects the
depth of the ties between the two brotherly nations. He noted that the visit would serve to
further advance strategic cooperation in support of mutual development goals and continued
economic growth.
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