ABU DHABI: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin ​Hamad Al-Thani arrived Saturday in Abu Dhabi, state news agency QNA reported.

The Qatari ruler and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at the Al-Bateen Airport by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

The Qatari delegation was also welcomed by Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum; Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; Adviser to the UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Nahyan; Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the UAE Dr. Sultan Salmeen Al-Mansouri, along with a number of senior officials.

Sheikh Tamim headed to Abu Dhabi on a fraternal visit to the UAE, QNA reported.

Sheikh Tamim is accompanied by Personal Representative of the Emir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, and a number of senior officials.