Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, has welcomed Oman’s deputy prime minister to the UAE. Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said arrived in Dubai as a representative of the Sultan of Oman to explore ways to boost international co-operation and bilateral ties. Mr bin Tariq will also attend celebrations at the Omani pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to mark the 51st national day of his country. Sheikh Mansour welcomed Mr bin Tariq and the delegation accompanying him as they arrived at Dubai International Airport. Sheikh Mansour praised the progressive fraternal ties between the two countries. He congratulated the leadership and people of Oman on the 51st national day, wishing them further progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of Sultan Haitham. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Chairman of Dubai Media Council, Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan, Adviser to the UAE President, Mohammed Sultan Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Oman, Dr Sayyid Ahmed bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Oman’s Ambassador to the UAE, and Humaid Saeed Al Neyadi, Deputy Director of the Office of Minister of Presidential Affairs, were among those present.