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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi visited the National Gallery of Greece and the National Archaeological Museum on Friday
The National
October 23, 2026
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, toured two of Greece's leading cultural attractions on Friday as part of his official visit to the country.
Sheikh Khaled viewed the extensive collection of artwork on show at the National Gallery of Greece and delved into the past at the National Archaeological Museum during his stay in Athens.
He was briefed on the creative works at the gallery, which reflect the rich history and heritage of Greece and the evolution of its art scene.
Officially known as the National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum, it was founded in 1900 and is home to more than 20,000 exhibits, including paintings, sculptures and prints from the post-Byzantine period to the modern era.
The National Archaeological Museum, the largest of its kind in Greece, was established towards the end of the 19th century and contains a treasure trove of antiquities.
Landmark visit
Sheikh Khaled had on Thursday held high-level talks with Greek Prime Minister Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as major deals were agreed between the allies.
Discussions between Sheikh Khaled and Mr Mitsotakis at the Prime Minister's Office centred on efforts to bolster collaboration across a range of key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, health care, advanced technology and health care.
Sheikh Khaled emphasised the UAE's desire to strengthen long-standing relations with Greece to support the aspirations of both nations.
It was announced on the sidelines of the visit that the UAE is to invest a further €15 billion ($16.8 billion) into Greece as part of a joint initiative between the nations
Updated:
October 23, 2026, 9:44 AM
Source: The National
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