UAE President Pardons Bangladesh Citizens Involved in Recent Protests

A general view of the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
A general view of the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
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UAE President Pardons Bangladesh Citizens Involved in Recent Protests

A general view of the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
A general view of the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. (WAM)

United Arab Emirates’ President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered on Tuesday a pardon for the Bangladeshi nationals involved in last month’s protests and disturbances across several emirates.

The decision includes cancelling the sentences of those convicted and arranging for their deportation, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM).

In line with the president’s directive, UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Al Shamsi issued an order to halt the implementation of the sentences and kick off deportation procedures.

The Attorney General called on all residents of the UAE to respect the country’s laws, stressing that the right to express opinions is protected by the state and its legal framework.

The state provides lawful means for expressing views, ensuring this right does not turn into actions that could harm the interests of the nation and its people, he added.



Saudi FM, State Officials Discuss Developments in Palestine in Phone Calls

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah (SPA)
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Saudi FM, State Officials Discuss Developments in Palestine in Phone Calls

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Sunday with Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty.
The two ministers discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, and the efforts to enhance joint Arab and Islamic action to achieve an immediate cessation of Israeli violations in Gaza. They expressed support for the establishment of a secure and stable Palestinian state.
The Saudi Minister also held phone talks on Sunday with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan.
They discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories stressing the need to intensify joint coordination to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, and address the flagrant Israeli violations of international and humanitarian laws.
Also, during phone talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan Ayman Safadi, the ministers emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
They stressed the importance of supporting all Arab and Islamic efforts aimed at achieving a just and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian people by establishing their independent state in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions.
In another phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, the two officials stressed the need for Arab-Islamic action in support of establishing an independent Palestinian state.
They also addressed the restoration of the rights of the Palestinian people and the need to halt Israeli violations of international law and humanitarian law, as well as the ongoing efforts in this regard.
Prince Faisal, in his phone talks with Mamadou Tangara, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gambia, emphasized the importance of intensifying Arab-Islamic efforts to halt all forms of Israeli violations against the State of Palestine and its people. They also reviewed the ongoing efforts in this regard.