In pictures: UAE President begins two-day state visit to Oman

Sheikh Mohamed is received by Sultan Haitham upon arriving at the royal private airport in Muscat on his two-day state visit.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been welcomed with official and cultural celebrations upon his arrival at Al Alam Palace in Muscat, while accompanied by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the Sultan of Oman.

Sheikh Mohamed greets members of the Omani delegation upon his arrival at the royal private airport in Muscat

Sultan Haitham greets members of Sheikh Mohamed’s delegation during the reception at Al Alam Palace.

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is received by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq upon arriving at the Royal Flight of Oman commencing a state visit.

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at a reception hosted by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Al Alam Palace.

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at a reception hosted by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Al Alam Palace.

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attends a reception hosted by HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Al Alam Palace.

Several Omani musical and cultural performances were held, as the crowds warmly greeted the UAE President waving the flags of both countries in a lively display of their support and affection for him and the people of the UAE.

An Omani traditional dance is performed in parade square during the reception for the arrival of Sheikh Mohamed at Al Alam Palace.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan greets a member of the Omani delegation during a state visit reception at Al Alam Palace.

In a statement to mark his visit to the Sultanate, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke of the special place that Oman holds in the hearts of the Emirati leadership and people.

Sheikh Mohamed and the UAE delegation are received by Sultan Haitham upon their arrival at the royal private airport in Muscat.

Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Haitham exchange of medals and gifts at Al Alam Palace. Sheikh Mohamed has been awarded the Order of Al Said Medal by the Sultan of Oman.

Sultan Haitham also presented Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with a traditional Omani sword.

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, the Sultan of Oman was also presented with a model of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.