President of Italy Sergio Mattarella will begin a state visit to the UAE on Tuesday, aimed at advancing long-standing ties between the countries.
Mr Mattarella will meet President Sheikh Mohamed to explore ways to strengthen partnerships in sectors such as the economy and development, state news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Mohamed last met Mr Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome during a state visit in February 2025, as the UAE agreed to invest $40 billion in fields such as defence, energy – including civilian nuclear power – sustainable energy and energy transition, space and the promotion of cultural heritage.
Elected in 2015, Mr Mattarella, 84, is Italy's 12th and longest-serving president.
Bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and Italy reached $7.9 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 14.6 per cent increase on the corresponding period in 2024.
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