France is in the midst of an energy crisis: Russia continues to cut off supply to Europe while historic heatwaves are causing a spike in demand for gas to cool homes.

A cold winter lies ahead if prices continue to rise. But some help, temporary at least, may have just touched down in Paris.

The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, landed in the French capital Monday to discuss the "future of energy" between the two nations with President Emmanuel Macron. It's the first visit by a UAE leader to France since 1991, according to the Elysee, and is Sheikh Mohammed's first trip to a western nation since taking office as President, underlying the strength of relations between the two countries.

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