UAE Tuesday conferred the Order of Zayed, the country’s highest civilian award on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) in recognition of strong historical ties and bilateral relations between the two countries, reports say.
The facto Saudi ruler arrived in the Gulf from Oman where he kick-started his official tour of Gulf Cooperation Council nations. He was received at Abu Dhabi Presidential airport by his Abu Dhabi counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (MbZ).
On behalf of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, the UAE’s president, MbZ presented the Saudi Crown Prince with the Order of Zayed, the country’s highest civilian honor, which is granted to kings, presidents and other heads of state, in recognition of strong historical ties and bilateral relations.
Both leaders also discussed the well-established brotherly relations and bilateral cooperation paths and the promising development opportunities in various fields, Arab News notes citing the UAE state-run news agency WAM. They also reportedly touched on regional and international issues of common interest and the importance of joint Gulf and Arab action, stressing the need to work together to ensure regional stability as a basis for development and progress.
MbS’s five-day regional tour will also take him to Manama, Doha and Kuwait.
UAE awards Saudi Crown Prince Order of Zayed in recognition of strong historical ties
