Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Rule Changes

Made first-ever Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visit to Canada

Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Ottawa on October 27, 2026, after 47 days of talks. The deal gives 93.6% of Canadian exports preferential access when it takes effect, expected in 2027, and cuts or removes tariffs on more than 99% once fully in place.

Updated Oct 31

Built World

Attended the groundbreaking ceremony in Aqaba

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed broke ground at Aqaba on October 5 on a 403-kilometre railway from the country's phosphate and potash mines. Official announcements put the network at about $2.5 billion; the 360-kilometre agreement signed in July was for $2.3 billion.

Updated Oct 25