After health rumours, UAE President MBZ seen meeting with US lawmaker

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera Staff,News AgenciesFebruary 18, 2026 at 07:55 PM

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UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) met with US Senator Lindsey Graham in Abu Dhabi, marking his first public appearance after online rumors circulated about his health. The Presidential Court and the UAE's official news agency, WAM, released video and photos of the meeting at Qasr Al Shati. Senator Graham refuted claims of MBZ's ill health, stating he was "as sharp as I've ever seen him." The meeting occurred after Turkish President Erdogan postponed a planned visit to Abu Dhabi, citing a "health problem" of the Emirati leader, a statement later deleted. The purpose of the meeting was not explicitly stated in the article.

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WAM 30% Saudi Arabia ×240% Turkiye 40% Recep Tayyip Erdogan ×260% Abu Dhabi ×270% United States ×270% Lindsey Graham ×380% Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ×490% United Arab Emirates ×490%

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uae president health 90% mohamed bin zayed al nahyan 80% us senator graham 70% health rumours 60% abu dhabi 60% uae-us relations 50% recep tayyip erdogan 40%