# Greece-UAE strategic partnership expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greece-uae-strategic-partnership-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-24T08:40:49.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 3.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met to discuss strengthening strategic cooperation and regional stability. During initial discussions, Mitsotakis expressed support for the Crown Prince’s candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General.

Following these talks, the Crown Prince arrived in Athens to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. Accompanied by a high-level business delegation of approximately 60 people, the visit resulted in the announcement of 18 memorandums of understanding and commercial partnerships valued at a total of €12.75 billion. These agreements span strategic sectors including digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, healthcare, and food security.

The visit also included the renewal of a three-year agreement between Mubadala and the Hellenic Development Bank. A major development involves the potential formation of a Greek-Emirati construction consortium to bid for projects in the Middle East and North Africa, with a projected value of up to $10 billion. During the UAE-Greece Strategic Forum in Athens, discussions also focused on expanding joint investment initiatives, such as a €4 billion program. Mitsotakis emphasized Greece’s role as a bridge between Europe and the Gulf, noting the relationship has evolved into a deep strategic alliance covering security and technology.

During the official visit, Sheikh Khaled reviewed major UAE-led strategic investments, specifically focusing on the renewable energy and healthcare sectors. This included briefings on TERNA ENERGY, which was acquired by Masdar in 2025 for €3.2 billion, and the Hellenic Healthcare Group, in which PureHealth acquired a 60% stake for €800 million in 2025. Additionally, the Crown Prince visited a Technical Training & Qualification Centre to meet with Emirati military students undergoing specialized training in Greece.

## Claims

- Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Athens for an official visit to Greece. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- George Gerapetritis, Greece’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Sheikh Khaled at Athens International Airport. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The total value of the signed agreements is €12.75 billion. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The UAE and Greece established diplomatic relations in 1976. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The UAE-Greece Strategic Forum resulted in 18 memorandums of understanding and commercial partnerships. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A new three-year agreement was established between Mubadala and the Hellenic Development Bank. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A Greek-Emirati construction consortium aims to pursue projects in the Middle East and North Africa worth up to $10 billion. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Agreements cover sectors including artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and healthcare. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits Greece to review strategic investments

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Greece to review major UAE investments in renewable energy via Masdar and healthcare via PureHealth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abu-dhabi-crown-prince-visits-greece-to-review-strategic-investments

### 2026-10-21: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits Greece to strengthen strategic ties

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Greece, resulting in €12.75 billion in agreements across AI, energy, and technology sectors.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-officials-hold-bilateral-talks-with-leaders-in-greece-and-singapore

### 2026-10-21: Kyriakos Mitsotakis meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss strategic cooperation and UN Secretary-General candidacy support.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyriakos-mitsotakis-meets-abu-dhabi-crown-prince

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