President Sheikh Mohamed to visit Oman

State visit aims to build on warm and historic ties between the neighbouring countries

President Sheikh Mohamed accepts a letter from the Sultan of Oman delivered by Sayyid Fatik bin Fahr Al Said, special envoy of the sultan, at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi on September 15, 2022. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in the Omani capital, Muscat. Photo: Sheikh Mohamed / Twitter

Sheikh Mohamed, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, at a meeting with Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Sultan of Oman, during an official visit to Oman on December 24, 2013. Photo: Crown Prince Court Abu Dhabi

Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said, left, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Relations and International Co-operation Affairs and Personal Representative of the Sultan of Oman, left, offers condolences to Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region on the passing of former President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2022. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Abu Dhabi on May 14, 2022 to offer condolences to Sheikh Mohamed. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi on May 14, 2022. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq offers condolences to Sheikh Hamdan on the death of Sheikh Khalifa on May 14, 2022. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

A delegate accompanying the Sultan of Oman, not pictured, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed on the death of his brother, Sheikh Khalifa, on May 14, 2022. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, UAE National Security Adviser, left, is received by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman in Sohar, on March 24, 2022. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, greets Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi, Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs, on December 4, 2021. Photo: Wam

Sheikh Mohamed, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, with Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said, at Expo 2020 Dubai on November 21, 2021. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, right, offers condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on the passing of Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed, at Al Alam Palace, Muscat, on January 12, 2020. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs ​

Sheikh Mansour offers condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Al Alam Palace on January 12, 2020. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Tahnoon offers condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on the passing of Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed, on January 12, 2020. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Maj Gen Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Deputy National Security Adviser, offers condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, on January 12, 2020. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs ​

Sheikh Mohamed, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and other dignitaries at Al Alam palace in Muscat after the passing of Sultan Qaboos, on January 12, 2020. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Tahnoon offers condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq onJanuary 12, 2020. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Mohamed greets Dr Khaled Saeed Salem Al Jaradi, Oman's ambassador to the UAE, during an iftar reception at Qasr Al Watan on May 8, 2019. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Mohamed with Dr Khaled Saeed Salem Al Jaradi during an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi on August 21, 2018. Photo: Crown Prince Court Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed greets Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of Diwan of the Royal Court of Oman, on the final day of the 2018 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, at the time Oman's Minister of Heritage and Culture, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed on the death of Sheikha Hessa bint Mohamed Al Nahyan, at Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi on January 20, 2018. Photo: Crown Prince Court Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed is met by Haitham bin Tariq Al Said upon arriving in Muscat for an official visit on December 24, 2013. Photo: Crown Prince Court Abu Dhabi

President Sheikh Khalifa with Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman at Al Ain airport, on July 11, 2011. Photo: Wam

President Sheikh Mohamed is to begin a two-day state visit to Oman on Tuesday, it has been announced.

Sheikh Mohamed will meet Sultan Haitham to build upon the long-standing ties that exist between the two countries, state news agency Wam reported on Sunday.

The trip also aims to boost economic relations and seek opportunities for increased collaboration across a number of fields including finance and industry. It will also reinforce the importance of youth and culture to the future progress of both countries.

The Oman visit is Sheikh Mohamed's second as President. His first was to France in July.

Wam also reported the trip will cement the vision of both countries for a secure and stable region that promotes sustainable development and supports a thriving economy.

The UAE and Oman share warm and historic ties stretching back decades. They have signed many agreements in a wide variety of fields, such as culture, education and trade.

Sultan Haitham declared three days of official mourning and for flags to be flown at half-mast to mark the death of the UAE's President, Sheikh Khalifa, in May.

The Diwan of Oman's Royal Court issued a statement of condolence, saying Sheikh Khalifa was among the leaders who “worked to serve [his] Arab and Islamic nation, and led the sisterly United Arab Emirates with determination and perseverance until it became a landmark referred to in all fields”.