The arrival of Emir of the United Arab Emirates to Bariloche was marked by a unusual security deploymentabsolute secrecy and unusual air logistics for the city. The flight landed this Monday at 18:45 at the international airport, where a large operation could be observed with at least three helicopters prepared for the immediate transfer of the delegation.
From different points of the airport perimeter, witnesses warned coordinated movements and strong control in the operational area. Minutes after arrival, one of the helicopters—white—took off towards a destination not officially reportedpresumably to transport the president to his first point of stay.
So far, no details have been revealed about planned activities or meetings with local, provincial or national authorities. The visit takes place under strict reservein a context of growing political attention for the interest of Emirati capital in Patagonia. The operation once again turned Bariloche into the arrival point of one of the most influential figures in the Arab world.
The visitor is the president of the United Arab Emirates and emir of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyanwho performs for the first time a private trip to Argentina to visit their properties in Río Negro. The Las Marías stayin the place The Meekwould be one of the main destinations, with its own security device deployed from the February 17.
His arrival occurs a few days after Emirati state capital joined the financing of the construction project. liquefied natural gas in Vaca Muerta. Through XRGinternational arm of ADNOCan agreement was signed with YPF and the Italian Eni to promote the project Argentina LNGconsidered strategic for energy exports.
In parallel, funds linked to the royal house of Abu Dhabi control more than 50,000 hectares through trust Amaike. The lands include native forest, waterways, a hunting reserve in Alto Chubut and a landing strip with direct access to the Atlantic. Operations began to be formalized in 2017although there are indications of previous efforts from 2013.
A judicial conflict also appears in this framework: the April 7 the trial against Soledad Cayunaoaccused of land usurpation in The Foyela territory of Mapuche-Tehuelche community use.
The local representation of these capitals is headed by Kill Suhail Ali Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheribusinessman and confidant of the crown prince of Abu Dhabi. Along with Thomas Bergtera rancher from Bariloche, coordinates logistics, personnel and links with the community.
The emir’s visit, surrounded by discretion, combines economic interests, territorial presence and geopolitical projection. In silence and with maximum security, his passage through Patagonia once again puts the advance of Gulf capitals in southern Argentina.
Image gallery
