HH the Amir Receives Written Message from UAE President on Bilateral Relations

DOHA, August 31, 2026: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a written message from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, concerning bilateral relations between Qatar and the UAE and ways to further strengthen them.

The message reflects continuing high-level communication between the two Gulf states and their shared interest in developing cooperation across areas of mutual concern.

Message Delivered Through UAE Ambassador

According to Qatar News Agency and Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the written message was handed to His Excellency Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during a meeting on Monday with His Excellency Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar.

The meeting provided an opportunity to underscore the importance both countries attach to maintaining direct diplomatic channels and advancing the relationship at the bilateral level.

Focus on Strengthening Qatar-UAE Relations

The message from the UAE President specifically addressed the existing relations between Qatar and the UAE and ways to bolster them. No additional details on specific sectors or initiatives were disclosed in the official announcement.

Qatar and the UAE are both members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and their bilateral engagement forms part of wider regional efforts to deepen coordination, economic cooperation and political consultation among GCC states.

Continued High-Level Engagement

The exchange comes amid continued diplomatic contact between Doha and Abu Dhabi, with officials from both countries maintaining communication on bilateral and regional matters.

The latest message signals a continued commitment by the leaderships of Qatar and the UAE to build on existing ties and explore opportunities to further develop relations in the period ahead.

Source: Qatar News Agency (QNA) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State of Qatar — August 31, 2026.