Hayward, BP's chief executive, was also seen by Reuters with a senior official from another Abu Dhabi fund, and a report said Saudi investors were looking to buy 10 percent to 15 percent of the oil company.
A United Arab Emirates official said Hayward's visit with the officials from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority was a routine one scheduled to mainly discuss the British firm's concessions with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
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