On Monday 28 April 2025, Their Excellencies the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC and Mr Simeon Beckett SC, received a tour of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. 

Then, the Governor-General and Mr Beckett, as guest of His Excellency Mr Ridwaan Jadwat, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, attended a morning tea and meeting room dedication with staff and families at the Australian Embassy Abu Dhabi. 

In the afternoon, the Governor-General and Mr Beckett, attended a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi at the Presidential Palace. 

Afterwards, the Governor-General attended a meeting with Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi. 

In the evening, the Governor-General and Mr Beckett, as guests of His Excellency Mr Ridwaan Jadwat, attend a reception to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and the United Arab Emirates.