UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been invited to the G7.
Canadian PM Mark Carney extended the invitation to the UAE leader
Other invited observer countries include India, Brazil, Mexico and Saudi Arabia
This marks Carney's first G7 summit as host after becoming PM in March
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been invited to attend this weekend's Group of Seven summit in Canada, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney extended the invitation for the June 15-17 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, according to the state news agency.
The G7 comprises the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. The group regularly invites select non-member countries to attend as observers.
WAM said the invitation reflects international recognition of the UAE's role in international cooperation and efforts to enhance global economic stability. The agency cited the country's involvement in energy security, advanced technology and artificial intelligence as key areas.
Other countries invited to this year's summit include India, Brazil, Mexico and Saudi Arabia, according to Canadian government announcements.
The summit agenda includes international peace and security, global economic stability, digital transition and climate action, according to previous Canadian statements.
Carney, who became prime minister in March after succeeding Justin Trudeau, is hosting his first G7 summit. The former central banker previously served as governor of both the Bank of Canada and Bank of England.
The UAE, a federation of seven emirates including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has a population of about 10 million and is a major oil exporter. Sheikh Mohamed became president in 2022 following the death of his half-brother, Sheikh Khalifa.
The G7 nations represent about 40% of global economic output and meet annually to coordinate policy on economic and security issues.
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