{
  "id": 15440892,
  "title": "Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed meets Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/sheikh-mansour-bin-zayed-meets-saudi-arabias-minister-of-defence",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-18T15:54:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/18/sheikh-mansour-bin-zayed-meets-saudi-arabias-minister-of-defence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, hosted Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defence in Abu Dhabi. The meeting aimed to discuss regional security and the strengthening of bilateral ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Mansour personally greeted Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud upon his arrival at Al Bateen Executive Airport.\n\nThe two leaders emphasized their longstanding fraternal relations and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation across various fields. This was done in the interest of both nations and their peoples. Discussions encompassed a range of issues of mutual concern, reflecting the importance both countries place on regional stability and security.\n\nBoth sides expressed the need to bolster cooperation to support efforts that consolidate security and stability across the region. The meeting underscored the strategic alliance between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, while also highlighting the shared priority of addressing regional challenges.",
  "summary": "Sheikh Mans our bin Zayed , Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court received Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defence in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to discuss regional security and bilateral ties. Sheikh Mansour met with Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at Al Bateen Executive Airport, where he personally received the Saudi minister upon his arrival in Abu…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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