UAE President, Egyptian FM Discuss Bilateral Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
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UAE President, Egyptian FM Discuss Bilateral Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Sunday Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

Abdelatty conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the greetings of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, along with his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the UAE, reported the UAE state news agency WAM.

The two officials discussed the close relations between the UAE and Egypt, along with various aspects of cooperation and collaboration aimed at advancing their mutual interests.

They highlighted their shared aspirations for development and prosperity within the framework of the strategic relationship between the two nations, encompassing economic, developmental, political, and other key areas.

The meeting covered a range of regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the latest developments in the Middle East. The discussion focused primarily on efforts to immediately halt the conflict in Gaza and address the worsening humanitarian situation by ensuring the safe and unobstructed delivery of essential aid to the area’s residents.

Sheikh Mohamed and Abdelatty stressed the importance of concerted international efforts to prevent further escalation and avoid the consequences of additional crises that could threaten regional stability.

They reiterated the need to push for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the two-state solution, which they agreed is the key to enhancing security and stability in the region.

They renewed their commitment to continuing close consultation and coordination between their nations, emphasizing the importance of bolstering joint Arab action to effectively address the challenges and crises facing the region.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; and Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Ali Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court.



Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia: Our Pilgrims Continue to Arrive in the Kingdom for Hajj

Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat. (Turky Al-Agili)
Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat. (Turky Al-Agili)
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Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia: Our Pilgrims Continue to Arrive in the Kingdom for Hajj

Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat. (Turky Al-Agili)
Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat. (Turky Al-Agili)

The first batch of Iranian pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj amid an integrated system of services offered by the Kingdom for pilgrims from all over the world.

Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati told Asharq Al-Awsat that the second batch of Iranian pilgrims will arrive on Tuesday.

“They are being generously welcomed by Saudi Arabia, as are all pilgrims and as have all Iranians over the years,” he stressed.

The first batch of arrivals were administrative and social staff that will accompany the Iranian pilgrims. They will be followed by the pilgrims on Tuesday after Iran reopened its airspace over the weekend.

Pilgrims first started arriving in the Kingdom on April 18.

The Kingdom is dedicating all of its means to serve them and allow them to perform the holy rituals with ease.

Enayati hoped the Iranians would perform the rituals with ease and return home safely, expressing his gratitude to Saudi and Iranian authorities for their services.

The Iranian embassy is ready to offer any assistance and is coordinating with the Saudi Foreign Ministry, he added.

He noted the recent telephone call between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that tackled regional developments and diplomatic efforts exerted towards them.

Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry has been implementing the Makkah Road Initiative for eight years as part of the Pilgrim Experience Program. It is being carried out in 10 countries: Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Türkiye, Cote d'Ivoire, Maldives, Senegal and Brunei Darussalam.

Since its launch in 2017, the initiative has served over 1.2 million pilgrims. It aims to facilitate their journey through offering integrated services in cooperation with the relevant ministries and agencies.


Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Djibouti’s President

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh with Ambassador of Djibouti to the Kingdom Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama. SPA
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh with Ambassador of Djibouti to the Kingdom Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama. SPA
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Djibouti’s President

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh with Ambassador of Djibouti to the Kingdom Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama. SPA
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh with Ambassador of Djibouti to the Kingdom Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received on Sunday a written message from Djibouti’s President, Ismail Omar Guelleh, concerning bilateral relations between the two countries.

The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh with Ambassador of Djibouti to the Kingdom and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama.

During the meeting, the two officials reviewed ties between Saudi Arabia and Djibouti, and discussed the latest developments in the region and the world.


Saudi Arabia Denounces Shooting Targeting Event Attended by US President

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Saudi Arabia Denounces Shooting Targeting Event Attended by US President

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its denunciation of the shooting that targeted an event attended by US President Donald Trump, SPA reported.

The Kingdom expressed its solidarity with the United States of America and affirms its rejection of all forms of violence.