UAE: MBZ in Riyadh, Washington

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed (MBZ) made a quick trip to Riyadh on 12 April, where he was met by Mohammed Bin Nayef (MBN) and Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS). MBZ, who is de facto ruler of the UAE, did not meet King Salman; his talks with MBN and MBS were also attended by two trusted Saudi ministers of state Musaid Bin Mohammed Al-Aiban (close to the Al-Salman) and Saad Al-Jabri (close to MBN). Accompanied by several of his brothers, including interior minister Saif, deputy national security adviser Tahnoun, deputy prime minister Mansour and foreign minster Abdullah, the Emirati delegation was seen off by MBS.