Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed attends Saudi National Day reception in Dubai
In short
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, attended a reception hosted by the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Dubai to mark the Kingdom's 96th National Day. He was received by Saudi Consul General Dr. Meshal bin Ahmed Al Ghamdi and other officials at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. Sheikh Ahmed congratulated King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi people.
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Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, attended a reception hosted by the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Dubai on 4th October to mark the Kingdom's 96th National Day, WAM reported. The reception was held at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. WAM, Emirates 24|7 and Gulf News carried the same set of details, differing mainly in honorifics. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
On arrival, Sheikh Ahmed was received by Dr. Meshal bin Ahmed Al Ghamdi, Saudi Consul General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, along with a number of ministers and senior officials, according to the reports. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
WAM said Sheikh Ahmed extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to the Saudi people, wishing the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity. Emirates 24|7 and Gulf News reported the same congratulations. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The programme included the national anthems of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, a formal welcome speech for Sheikh Ahmed and the screening of the official video marking the occasion. He later joined the Saudi Consul General and senior dignitaries for a commemorative photograph. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
None of the reports named the ministers and officials present, gave a start time for the reception, or described any statement beyond the congratulations. The documents mention no bilateral agreements, talks or other business at the event. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The attendance of a Dubai deputy ruler at the Saudi consulate's national day reception is a visible, routine marking of UAE-Saudi ties, reported by the state news agency and two business outlets. No policy announcements, agreements or disputes were reported, so the event carries little beyond its ceremonial significance.
Key facts
- Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- He attended a reception hosted by the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Dubai marking the Kingdom's 96th National Day. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The reception was held at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- He was received by Dr. Meshal bin Ahmed Al Ghamdi, Saudi Consul General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, along with a number of ministers and senior officials. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Sheikh Ahmed congratulated King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Saudi people. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The programme included the national anthems of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, a welcome speech and the screening of an official video. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- He later joined the Saudi Consul General and senior dignitaries for a commemorative photograph. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, attended a reception hosted by the Saudi Consulate General in Dubai to mark Saudi Arabia's 96th National Day. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The reception took place at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- He was received by Saudi Consul General Dr. Meshal bin Ahmed Al Ghamdi and a number of ministers and senior officials. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- He extended congratulations to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Saudi people. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The programme featured the UAE and Saudi national anthems, a formal welcome speech and the screening of the official video for the occasion. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- He joined the Saudi Consul General and senior dignitaries for a commemorative photograph. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Still unclear
- Which ministers and senior officials attended the reception. All three reports say only that "a number of ministers and senior officials" were present; none are named.
- The time the reception began. The documents give the date, 4th October, but no start time for the event.
- Whether any bilateral matters were discussed. The documents describe only the ceremonial programme and the congratulations; no talks or agreements are mentioned.