ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is set to undertake an official visit to Pakistan on December 26, the foreign office said on Wednesday.
In a statement, the FO spokesperson said that the ruler of Abu Dhabi will arrive with a high-level delegation, including Ministers and senior officials.
“The visit reflects the depth of bilateral relations between the two countries, shared commitment of both sides to further enhancing collaboration in key areas, including trade, investment, energy, development, and regional stability,” the statement added.
The foreign office said that Al Nahyan’s visit will be his first visit to Pakistan as the President of the UAE.
During the visit, according to the statement, Sheikh Mohamed will hold a meeting with the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where the two leaders will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Furthermore, it added that the visit will provide an important opportunity to further strengthen the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Considering the high-level visit, the Islamabad district administration has declared a public holiday in the federal capital on December 26 to facilitate the smooth and secure visit of the UAE president.
According to the notification issued by the District Magistrate, “26th December, 2025 (Friday), is hereby declared as a Local Holiday within the revenue limits of the Islamabad Capital Territory.”
The offices of essential services, including MCI, CDA, ICT Administration, ICT Police, IESCO, SNGPL, and Hospitals, will remain operational as per usual.
