US vice president, top officials visit UAE to pay respects

By ISABEL DEBRE and JON GAMBRELL
Associated Press

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has led a high-powered American delegation to the United Arab Emirates to pay respects to the federation’s late ruler and meet with the newly ascended president. It’s a potent show of support as the Biden administration tries to repair America’s troubled relations with its partner. The delegation of top U.S. officials visiting the oil-rich capital of Abu Dhabi on Monday included the secretary of state, defense secretary, CIA director and climate envoy. The UAE named the assertive Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan its new president following the death of his half-brother.