Saudi Defense Minister, French Minister of Armed Forces Discuss Situation in Gaza

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister, French Minister of Armed Forces Discuss Situation in Gaza

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has received a phone call from the French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sebastien Lecornu, and discussed the situation in Gaza and its surroundings, including international efforts concerning the developments.

The Saudi Defense Minister emphasized the necessity of ceasing military operations, protecting civilians, and upholding international humanitarian law.

He also stressed the importance of working to find solutions for restoring stability in the region and reinitiating the peace process, enabling the Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights.

During the call, they reviewed the bilateral relations and the existing cooperation in defense fields, and discussed joint coordination regarding regional issues and the efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.



UAE: US Companies Sanctioned Over Sudan Do Not Operate in the Emirates

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The Emirati Justice Ministry logo
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UAE: US Companies Sanctioned Over Sudan Do Not Operate in the Emirates

The Emirati Justice Ministry logo
The Emirati Justice Ministry logo

The Emirati Justice Ministry on Friday said that the seven companies based in the United Arab Emirates and sanctioned by the US over Sudan do not own valid business licenses or operate locally.

The US has designated seven entities based in the Emirates under its Sudan sanctions program.

These entities include Capital Tap Holding LLC, Capital Tap Management Consultancies LLC, Capital Tap General Trading LLC, Creative Python LLC, Al Zumoroud and Al Yaqoot Gold & Jewellers LLC, Al Jil Al Qadem General Trading LLC, and Horizon Advanced Solutions General Trading LLC.

“Upon notice of the sanctions designations, the UAE initiated its own investigation into the entities and related individuals, seeking additional information from US authorities to support these investigations,” the Ministry said in a statement

It also confirmed that none of the seven entities hold an active business license in the UAE, nor are they currently operating in the UAE.

Relevant UAE authorities continue to monitor any potential suspicious activity in accordance with applicable UAE laws, the Ministry added.