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Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE President, Lebanese head of state discuss regional developments over phone
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun reiterated the importance of stability and security across the region and said that it was vital to promote peace. The two leaders spoke over the phone on Saturday, May 31 during which they discussed relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors. Earlier in the week, Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam was in Dubai for the Arab Media Summit during which he expressed deep gratitude to the UAE and President Sheikh Mohamed for fulfilling promises to allow Emiratis to return to their 'second home' Lebanon. 'Lebanon does not forget the gestures of our brothers in the Arabian Gulf.' Dr. Salam had said. The Lebanese premier said that approximately 190,000 Lebanese citizens live and work in the UAE. UAE and Lebanon agreed to allow citizens to travel after taking the necessary measures to facilitate movement between the two countries and establishing appropriate mechanisms. UAE citizens were allowed to travel to Lebanon effective May 7 but prior registration on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Twajudi platform is mandatory.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE President congratulates Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais on historic appointment at UNWTO
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais on her appointment as Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The UAE President took to X to extend his wishes to Shaikha Nasser — the first woman to hold this position at the organisation. "As the first woman to assume this significant position, her appointment reaffirms the UAE's commitment to empowering Emirati women in leadership roles and reflects the importance of the tourism sector as a key driver of sustainable economic growth," he wrote. Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also took to X to congratulate the new Secretary-General at UNWTO. "She is a graduate of Zayed University, has 15 years of experience in the tourism sector, and has received numerous tourism awards and accolades. She is the first woman in the organization's fifty-year history to hold this position. She aspires to bring about a global transformation in the tourism sector," the Dubai Ruler wrote. "Our young men and women represent our country and raise its name and flag high. We are proud of them, we rejoice for them, we brag about them to the world, and we advise them to represent the UAE with the name, status, and achievements it deserves," he added.
Zawya
5 days ago
- General
- Zawya
United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Ethiopia on National Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Taye Atske Selassie of Ethiopia on the occasion of his country's National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent similar messages to President Selassie and to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the occasion. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Emirates 24/7
26-05-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
UAE, Paraguay Presidents explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay, today explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation to support the two countries' shared vision for sustainable development and prosperity. In a meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi during President Peña's official visit to the UAE, the two leaders discussed opportunities for collaboration across a range of sectors, particularly development, the economy, trade, renewable energy, food security, and climate action. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing bilateral relations and seizing opportunities to expand cooperation in ways that serve the common interests of both nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed emphasised the UAE's ongoing efforts to further diversify its economic and development partnerships while reinforcing constructive cooperation with Latin American nations – particularly Paraguay – in line with the UAE's approach of fostering collective progress for the benefit of all. The meeting also addressed the latest regional and international developments, with a particular focus on the situation in the Middle East. Both sides stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to promote peace and stability across the region and the world. President Peña thanked His Highness for the warm welcome and expressed his admiration for the country's significant development and the leadership's strategic vision that continues to drive the UAE's progress. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice; Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Faisal Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Bannai, Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs; Dr. Al Saghira Wabran Alahbabi, UAE Ambassador to Paraguay, along with a number of senior officials and the delegation accompanying the visiting President. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UAE, Paraguay Presidents explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay, today explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation to support the two countries' shared vision for sustainable development and prosperity. In a meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi during President Peña's official visit to the UAE, the two leaders discussed opportunities for collaboration across a range of sectors, particularly development, the economy, trade, renewable energy, food security, and climate action. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing bilateral relations and seizing opportunities to expand cooperation in ways that serve the common interests of both nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed emphasised the UAE's ongoing efforts to further diversify its economic and development partnerships while reinforcing constructive cooperation with Latin American nations – particularly Paraguay – in line with the UAE's approach of fostering collective progress for the benefit of all. The meeting also addressed the latest regional and international developments, with a particular focus on the situation in the Middle East. Both sides stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to promote peace and stability across the region and the world. President Peña thanked His Highness for the warm welcome and expressed his admiration for the country's significant development and the leadership's strategic vision that continues to drive the UAE's progress. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice; Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Faisal Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Bannai, Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs; Dr. Al Saghira Wabran Alahbabi, UAE Ambassador to Paraguay, along with a number of senior officials and the delegation accompanying the visiting President.
