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Sharjah 24
26-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Saud bin Saqr attends Kuala Lumpur summit reception in Malaysia
Strengthening regional and international ties His Highness Sheikh Saud exchanged cordial conversations with the heads of state and leaders of delegations participating in the summit, reflecting the depth of friendship and strong cooperation between the United Arab Emirates, the ASEAN countries, and China. Attendance by UAE officials The reception was also attended by Sheikh Khalid bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Vice Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah's Investment and Development Office; Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State; Khalil Mohammed Sharif Foulathi, Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority; Dr. Mubarak Saeed AlDhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Malaysia; and Abdullah Salem AlDhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Indonesia and ASEAN.


Sharjah 24
25-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
RAK Ruler arrives in Malaysia for GCC-ASEAN summits
High-level summits underway in Kuala Lumpur Sheikh Saud is representing the UAE at the 2nd GCC-ASEAN Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, held under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability.' Malaysia is hosting the events as part of its presidency of ASEAN 2025. Official welcome in Malaysia Upon arrival, His Highness was received by Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamed Khaled Nordin and several senior Malaysian officials. UAE delegation includes senior officials The official UAE delegation includes His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi is accompanied by an official delegation comprising Sheikh Khalid bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Vice Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah's Investment and Development Office; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State; Khalil Mohammed Sharif Foulathi, board member of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA); Dr. Mubarak Saeed Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Malaysia, and Abdullah Salem Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Indonesia and ASEAN. Focus on strengthening cooperation The two summits aim to enhance cooperation between the GCC, ASEAN, and China across multiple sectors, including economy, investment, development, and politics. Discussions will also explore new avenues to promote shared prosperity and development. Background: A growing GCC-ASEAN partnership This marks the second summit between the GCC and ASEAN, following the inaugural meeting in Riyadh in 2023. At that summit, it was agreed the event would be held biennially to reinforce regional collaboration.

Gulf Today
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
RAK Ruler Sheikh Saud arrives in Rome for papal inauguration
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, arrived on Sunday in Rome to attend the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Church. Sheikh Saud was accompanied by Sheikh Khalid Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Vice Chairman of the Investment and Development Office in Ras Al Khaimah. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr being received by top Italian officials in Rome. WAM The inauguration of Pope Leo XIV follows the passing of Pope Francis, whose tenure was marked by significant efforts to advance interfaith and human dialogue. Pope Francis was one of the signatories of the Document on Human Fraternity, signed in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. This landmark declaration was later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of Human Fraternity. The inauguration ceremony will take place at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, attended by numerous heads of state, global leaders and dignitaries, following the Catholic Church's long-standing tradition. WAM


Al Etihad
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Saud bin Saqr arrives in Rome for papal inauguration
17 May 2025 23:45 ROME (WAM) On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, arrived in Rome to attend the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Saud was accompanied by Sheikh Khalid bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Vice Chairman of the Investment and Development Office in Ras Al inauguration of Pope Leo XIV follows the passing of Pope Francis, whose tenure was marked by significant efforts to advance interfaith and human Francis was one of the signatories of the Document on Human Fraternity, signed in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. This landmark declaration was later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of Human Fraternity. The inauguration ceremony will take place at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, attended by numerous heads of state, global leaders and dignitaries, following the Catholic Church's long-standing tradition.