President Sheikh Mohamed says citizens key to UAE progress in talks with Fujairah Ruler

UAE leader held discussions with Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi during major gathering in Abu Dhabi

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, for an iftar reception at Al Bateen Palace. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed greets Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court and Ali bin Al Sayed Abdulrahman Al Hashemi, Adviser for Judicial and Religious Affairs at the Presidential Court, attend the reception at Al Bateen Palace. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikhs, officials and guests attend the iftar reception at Al Bateen Palace. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohamed bin Khaled, Abdullah Al Sayed Al Hashemi and other sheikhs and officials attend the iftar reception. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

Maj Gen Sheikh Mohamed bin Tahnoon, Director General of Abu Dhabi Police, and Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa bin Sultan, UAE Ambassador to Qatar, attend the iftar. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Zayed bin Saif bin Mohamed and Sheikh Khalifa bin Saeed bin Mohamed follow proceedings. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Sheikh Hamad bin Mohamed during the reception. Photo Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed has said Emiratis will remain at the heart of the UAE's vision for the future, during high-level talks with Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah.

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Sheikh Hamad, who was accompanied by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Crown Prince of Fujairah, for discussions centred on the nation's progress at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

The two leaders extended their prayers for Ramadan and called for it bring goodwill and prosperity to the UAE and its people.

They reviewed several topics of national importance, reaffirming the UAE's “unwavering commitment to the well-being of its citizens”, who are central to present and future development strategies, state news agency Wam reported.

The gathering was attended Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and other sheikhs and officials.

UAE leaders regularly receive other sheikhs, ministers, officials and citizens during the holy month.

President Sheikh Mohamed also welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Qasr Al Bateen on Thursday, in celebration of Ramadan.

Earlier this month, he received teachers, administrators and outstanding pupils from various schools for a Ramadan reception.