Crown prince of Abu Dhabi to begin three-day China visit

The crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is scheduled to launch a three-day official visit to China from April 13 to 15, 2026, at the formal invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, according to an official announcement from China Daily updated on April 12.

Per the Abu Dhabi Media Office, Sheikh Khaled will travel with a high-profile cross-sector delegation that includes top UAE ministers, senior government officials, and leading business figures from the Gulf nation. This visit is rooted in the mutual commitment shared by Beijing and Abu Dhabi to strengthen long-standing bilateral relations and expand collaborative projects that deliver shared benefits to both sides.

The agenda of the visit centers on advancing existing cooperation and lifting the UAE-China comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights. The two sides are expected to exchange views on collaboration across multiple key priority sectors that have formed the foundation of their decades-long diplomatic and economic ties, aligning with the shared development goals of both nations.