UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed’s visit to Washington on 17/3/2025 is said to have set the stage for coordinating plans for an upcoming meeting between Emirati President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) and U.S. President Donald Trump in the UAE.
The following note offers key insights on several aspects in this regard, including:
- Discussions held between Sheikh Tahnoon and Trump about the upcoming meeting
- The composition of the Emirati working group overseeing preparations for the MBZ-Trump meeting
- Sheikh Tahnoon’s role in coordinating the effort
- The expected involvement of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled
The note also highlights Trump’s remarks on MBZ’s leadership and role in the U.S.-UAE collaboration in AI, strategic investments, and regional security.