Yes. Both governments confirmed late Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly met United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Emirati and Israeli statements said the visit focused on bilateral relations and regional challenges. Netanyahu’s office denied Channel 12 reports that he asked the UAE leader to refute Haaretz reporting about a pre–October 7, 2023 warning.
Source: DW — Israel’s Netanyahu holds secret meeting with UAE president