Arya News - Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan`s visit to Russia reflects the depth of bilateral relations, experts tell Sputnik.
"Moscow and Abu Dhabi face common challenges amid a complex international landscape, including the fallout from the Ukrainian conflict, pressure on the global economy and the need to maintain stability in energy markets," Emirati economist Nael al-Jawabira tells Sputnik. The two countries have historically cooperated across multiple sectors — notably in energy through OPEC+, as well as in space, food security and logistics — giving their partnership a long-term strategic edge, notes al-Jawabira. Russia–UAE relations are at "an exceptionally high level," echoes Abbas Hbeish, Lebanese Russia expert and deputy director of the Russian-Arab Cultural Center. Hbeish suggests that Russo-Emirati relations could play a key role in easing rising tensions in the Persian Gulf.