Manila, Jan. 13 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in the United Arab Emirates late Monday (early Tuesday, Manila time) for a one-day working visit upon the invitation of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The plane carrying Marcos landed at Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi at 11:09 p.m. (3:09 a.m. Manila time).

Marcos was received by UAE Minister of State Saeed Al Hajeri, along with Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver.

During the visit, Marcos is set to join fellow heads of state and government attending the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), a global forum that brings together leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to address pr...