UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Extends Congratulations to PM Abiy on Re-election

Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended congratulations to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election for a new five-year term.

The UAE President conveyed his congratulations following Prime Minister Abiy’s re-election by Ethiopia’s newly constituted House of Peoples’ Representatives on October 5, as the country opened its 7th parliamentary term and formed its new federal government.

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also sent his congratulations to Prime Minister Abiy, as did UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The messages from the UAE leadership join congratulations extended to Prime Minister Abiy by leaders from Africa and beyond following his re-election and the formation of Ethiopia’s new government.