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Trump has arrived at Qasr al Watan -- the presidential palace of the United Arab Emirates, located in Abu Dhabi -- where he was greeted with a colorful arrival ceremony.

The ceremony included dozens of people waving UAE and American flags and girls swinging their hair as Trump walked by with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE.

The pair crossed the marble floors of the palace while the U.S. and UAE national anthems played.

When Air Force One landed in Abu Dhabi, Trump was greeted by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE. He was presented with white flowers and walked along a row of UAE military holding weapons.

After that, Trump was escorted to the Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque. Once inside, Trump removed his shoes, as is customary for all visitors. He was shown the mosque's grand hall and chatted with the officials giving him the tour.

"It is so beautiful. Very proud of my friends. This is an incredible culture, that I can say. Very, very proud of my friends," Trump said in very brief remarks to the press.

He added that it was a "great honor" to the U.S. that the mosque was closed to the public for the first time for Trump's visit.

-ABC News' Michelle Stoddart

The president's Middle East trip continues on Thursday with a visit to the United Arab Emirates.

He is scheduled to have a state visit in Abu Dhabi, according to his official schedule.

Trump's visit makes him only the second serving American president to visit the United Arab Emirates.

Vice President JD Vance's office announced that he will lead a U.S. delegation, which includes Usha Vance, Marco Rubio and his wife, that will attend Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass this Sunday.

Pope Leo XIV is the first American Pope.