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Trump speaks with UAE president, Emirati state media says

By Jacob Magid 8 March 2026, 11:00 pm
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (right) welcomes his US counterpart Donald Trump upon arrival at the presidential terminal in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2025. (Giuseppe Cacae/AFP)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (right) welcomes his US counterpart Donald Trump upon arrival at the presidential terminal in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2025. (Giuseppe Cacae/AFP)

The UAE state news agency reports that US President Donald Trump just got off the phone with Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed.

No details are given on their call, and the White House has not issued a readout yet.

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