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UAE Leader Meets U.S. Senator Amid Criticism Surge
Sheikh Mohammed and Senator Graham discussed regional security and peace efforts while Graham dismissed false health rumors, affirming UAE-US strategic cooperation.
- On February 18, 2026, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, with WAM and the Presidential Court sharing photographs and video.
- After a deleted Turkish presidency post, social-media rumours surged when Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan postponed a visit and his office deleted a message saying Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had a `health problem`, while Wikipedia briefly reported his death.
- Discussions focused on regional security and peace, covering regional developments and attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, ministers, and senior UAE officials.
- Graham added praise for Sheikh Mohammed's decision to embrace the Abraham Accords, calling critics `full of it` and dismissing false health rumors about the UAE leader.
- Viewed in Washington and Abu Dhabi as reinforcing UAE‑US strategic cooperation, the meeting occurs amid a UAE–Saudi rift and critics accusing the Emirates of regional instability.
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UAE President receives US Senator Lindsey Graham
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets US Senator Lindsey Graham in Abu Dhabi to discuss strategic cooperation and regional security, aiming to enhance mutual interests and promote peace in the Middle East.
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