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Kuwait Times
06-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
UAE President, Qatari Amir discuss ties
UAE President, Qatari Amir discuss ties ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani discussed Sunday fraternal relations and ways to enhance cooperation and joint action in various fields to achieve the mutual interests of the two countries. Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that the President of the UAE and the Amir of Qatar also touched on a number of regional and international developments. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is due to meet the heads of state of six Gulf countries while on a visit to Riyadh later this month, a source close to the Saudi government told AFP on Sunday. Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 to 16 will be the first foreign trip of his second term — other than a brief visit to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. 'Trump will meet the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh', the source said, referring to an alliance comprising Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman. The goal of the meeting is to reinforce 'political and economic cooperation', the source said, requesting anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. Ahead of the visit, the United States on Friday approved a $3.5 billion sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia. Trump has boasted of securing major commercial deals from oil-rich Saudi Arabia, which has also been a key go-between for US diplomacy on Russia and Ukraine. The visit to Riyadh comes after the United States and Iran, located across the Gulf from the GCC countries, had begun indirect negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program. Trump has warned Iran that he would enforce sanctions while calling for the global boycott of 'any amount' of Iranian oil or petrochemicals, after a round of talks scheduled for this weekend was delayed. The US president, who ripped up an earlier nuclear deal in 2018, has voiced hope at securing a fresh agreement to resolve concerns and stave off the possibility of a Zionist military strike on Iran. Another policy objective that may be on the horizon for Trump is a long-sought-after deal between Saudi Arabia and the Zionist entity, similar to the Abraham Accords he sealed during his first mandate. Saudi Arabia has, however, insisted it would not consider any such normalization deal without an end to the war in Gaza. – Agencies
Arab News
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
UAE president, Qatar emir review regional developments in Abu Dhabi
LONDON: The president of the UAE and the emir of Qatar discussed bilateral ties during a meeting at Qasr Al-Shati in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest, focusing particularly on the latest developments in the Middle East and sharing insights on efforts to address them. The leaders explored ways to boost cooperation for the benefit and prosperity of both nations, the Emirates News Agency reported. Several senior officials and ministers attended the meeting, including Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi and national security adviser, and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani.
Leaders
01-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
UAE, Lebanon Deepen Economic, Diplomatic Ties
The United Arab Emirates and Lebanon have agreed to boost bilateral relations through a vast array of initiatives, according to Gulf News. The announcement was part of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's working visit to the UAE to strengthen cooperation between both countries. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan welcomed Aoun at Al-Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. As for the new initiatives, they involve the formation of a joint Emirati-Lebanese Business Council, increased efforts to enhance mutual diplomatic representation, as well as support for Lebanon's economic development and institutional reform. During the meeting, both leaders also delved into how to enhance cooperation in economic, investment, and government sectors. In this context, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will send a delegation to Lebanon to evaluate potential joint projects. Furthermore, the UAE's Knowledge Exchange Office will make an official visit to Beirut in order to share best practices concerning government performance and institutional excellence. In the light of this, Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the UAE's dedication to supporting Lebanon's stability, security, and sovereignty. Moreover, he expressed hope that the visit would boost relations and accelerate mutual development goals. To this end, both countries also agreed to facilitate travel between their countries through appropriate mechanisms. In the same context, Al-Nahyan also revealed that the reopening of Emirati embassy in Beirut was a symbol of the country's commitment to supporting the new phase in Lebanon. Related Topics: Lebanon Thwarts Rocket Attack Plot Against Israel, Detains Suspects Saudi Crown Prince, Lebanon's PM Meet in Makkah Syria, Lebanon Sign Border Demarcation Agreement in Jeddah Short link : Post Views: 3
Arab News
01-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
UAE, Lebanon agree to deepen economic and diplomatic ties during President Aoun's visit
DUBAI: The UAE and Lebanon have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through a series of initiatives, state news agnecy WAM reported on Thursday. The initiatives include the formation of a joint Emirati-Lebanese Business Council, efforts to increase mutual diplomatic representation, and support for Lebanon's economic development and institutional reform. The announcement came during Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's working visit to the UAE, where he was received by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan at Al-Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders discussed ways to expand cooperation in economic, investment, and government sectors. As part of this effort, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will send a delegation to Lebanon to assess potential joint projects, while the UAE's Knowledge Exchange Office will visit Beirut to share best practices on government performance and institutional excellence. Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting Lebanon's stability, security, and sovereignty, emphasizing its strategic role within the Arab region. He expressed hope that the visit would bolster relations and advance mutual development goals. The UAE president also said the reopening of its embassy in Beirut was a symbol of the country's commitment to supporting Lebanon's new phase. Both sides also agreed to facilitate travel between their countries through appropriate mechanisms. The leaders exchanged views on regional developments and stressed the importance of Arab unity and security. President Aoun thanked the UAE for its longstanding support and expressed readiness to enhance bilateral ties.
Arab News
30-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
UAE, Ecuador presidents discuss trade, regional issues in Abu Dhabi
LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and his Ecuadorian counterpart, Daniel Noboa, discussed strengthening cooperation in various fields during a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Noboa, who won reelection earlier this month, reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening ties with the UAE. The discussions focused on cooperation on trade, renewable energy, sustainability, investment, tourism and agriculture, the Emirates News Agency reported. The two sides emphasized the importance of leveraging opportunities for mutual growth and shared views on regional and international issues to ensure stability and prosperity, the report said. Sheikh Mohamed said the UAE-Ecuador relationship aimed to enhance economic growth and that Abu Dhabi was eager to strengthen its economic partnerships with Latin American countries.
