On behalf of the President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi leads UAE delegation at 18th BRICS Summit

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is representing the UAE at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026, as leaders discuss finance, energy transition and cooperation.

High-level representation

from Abu Dhabi

On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is leading the United Arab Emirates delegation to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India. The summit runs from 12–13 September 2026.

Summit theme and agenda

The 18th BRICS Summit convenes under the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability. Delegates will concentrate on financial cooperation and the energy transition among BRICS members, alongside measures to deepen engagement between emerging and rising economies. The stated aim is to advance a more integrated economic system and broaden opportunities for development and shared prosperity.

The UAE’s high‑level representation signals its intent to participate in the discussions shaping financial architecture and energy policy among a diverse group of economies. As host of a significant national delegation led by the Crown Prince, the UAE will be positioned to contribute to deliberations on sustainable investment, green energy pathways and frameworks for greater economic cooperation.

Implications for Abu Dhabi and the UAE

While the summit brings together BRICS members and partner nations, the UAE’s involvement underlines its ongoing diplomatic and economic engagement with a set of emerging economies that are increasingly influential on global trade and finance. Participation at ministerial and leader level provides an opportunity to articulate the UAE’s priorities on energy transition and financial collaboration and to explore practical avenues for cooperation that may benefit Abu Dhabi’s strategic economic objectives.

Delegations at BRICS gatherings typically address both multilateral policy settings and potential bilateral or plurilateral initiatives. The presence of the Crown Prince as head of the UAE delegation underscores Abu Dhabi’s commitment to playing an active role in conversations about resilience, innovation and sustainability at a time when global energy markets and financial systems are undergoing significant transformation.

Source: WAM