【UAE President's Emergency Visit to Qatar】 UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan made an emergency visit to Doha, Qatar on September 10, 2025, accompanied by many cabinet ministers and high officials. Qatar's Emir Tamim Al Thani welcomed him with ministers at Doha Hamad International Airport, followed by bilateral meetings.
【Response to Israeli Attack】 This visit took place immediately after Israel conducted airstrikes targeting Hamas officials in Doha on September 9. According to the official Emirates News Agency (WAM), President Mohamed reaffirmed that "UAE stands in solidarity and firm support for all measures to protect Qatar's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and citizen safety."
【Strengthened Bilateral Cooperation】 While both leaders held a phone conversation on the 9th immediately after the attack, the speed visit with a ministerial delegation on the 10th provided an opportunity to emphasize bilateral cooperation. The UAE Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning "Israel's attack as violating Qatar's sovereignty and escalating tensions in the Middle East Gulf region."
【Impact on Regional Situation】 UAE President's emergency visit is noted as a symbolic action demonstrating Arab unity and solidarity amid rising tensions in the Middle East Gulf region. The strengthened relationship between both countries is positioned as an important step toward regional stabilization.