{
  "id": 7336091,
  "title": "President Sheikh Mohamed receives Albanian President Bajram Begaj in Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/president-sheikh-mohamed-receives-albanian-president-bajram-begaj-in-7336091",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T13:54:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/14/president-sheikh-mohamed-receives-albanian-president-bajram-begaj-in-abu-dhabi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Sheikh Mohamed of the United Arab Emirates hosted Albanian President Bajram Begaj in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The meeting aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two nations. Mr Begaj, who was in the UAE for a working visit, expressed optimism that the visit would further deepen bilateral ties and expand cooperation.\n\nThe discussions focused on a wide range of subjects, including the economy, trade, renewable energy, technology, and infrastructure. Both leaders emphasized the importance of supporting the prosperity of their citizens while advancing shared interests. During the meeting, President Begaj presented Sheikh Mohamed with the Grand Star of the Supreme Order of the Eagle, Albania's highest state decoration. This recognition acknowledged Sheikh Mohamed's contributions to enhancing UAE-Albania relations and promoting their development across various sectors.\n\nSheikh Mohamed thanked Mr Begaj for the honor and reiterated his dedication to building upon the progress made in bilateral relations. The leaders also addressed the upcoming 2026 UN Water Conference, scheduled to be held in the UAE. They reaffirmed their commitment to sustainability and tackling water-related challenges through continued cooperation in international forums.\n\nRegional and international issues were discussed, with both sides stressing the significance of strengthening security, stability, and peace in their respective regions and globally.",
  "summary": "President Sheikh Mohamed received Albanian President Bajram Begaj in Abu Dhabi on Monday, as the two leaders strengthened ties between their nations. The UAE President welcomed Mr Begaj, who is on a working visit to the country, expressing hope that the visit would deepen bilateral relations and expand co-operation between the two countries. The leaders discussed a broad range of areas including…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "President Sheikh Mohamed receives Albanian President Bajram Begaj in Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/president-sheikh-mohamed-receives-albanian-president-bajram-begaj-in",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:54:59.000Z"
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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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