The Iranian president and his accompanying delegation

are visiting Dubai upon an official invitation by the UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan.

UAE Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed al-Maktoum warmly welcomed Iranian president at the Dubai airport.

Ahmadinejad is to hold talks with the Dubai governor and participate in an official luncheon to be given in his honor during his stay in the Arab country.

He will also meet a number of elite and businessmen of Dubai as well as Iranian nationals living in the UAE.

Dubai, May 13, IRNA