Syria’s Sharaa Makes First Visit to the UAE

This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)
This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)
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Syria’s Sharaa Makes First Visit to the UAE

This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)
This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)

President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa made his first visit to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday where he held talks with UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The UAE President reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting the Syrian people as they navigate the transitional period and rebuild their country in line with their aspirations for a secure, stable, and prosperous future, WAM reported.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterated the UAE’s unwavering stance in support of Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The Syrian president discussed with Al Nahyan several matters of joint interest between the two countries, SANA news agency reported.



Saudi, UK FMs Discuss Latest Developments

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, UK FMs Discuss Latest Developments

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 received a phone call from Britain’s Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday.

The call included a discussion of the regional and international developments and matters of shared interest, SPA said.


75th Saudi Relief Airplane Arrives in Egypt Carrying Aid for Gazans

The airplane carried food baskets and shelter aid kits to be delivered to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. SPA
The airplane carried food baskets and shelter aid kits to be delivered to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. SPA
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75th Saudi Relief Airplane Arrives in Egypt Carrying Aid for Gazans

The airplane carried food baskets and shelter aid kits to be delivered to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. SPA
The airplane carried food baskets and shelter aid kits to be delivered to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. SPA

The 75th Saudi relief airplane - managed by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in coordination with the Ministry of Defense and the Saudi Embassy in Egypt - arrived on Wednesday at Al Arish International Airport.

The airplane carried food baskets and shelter aid kits to be delivered to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

The shipment is part of ongoing Saudi support through KSrelief to assist the Palestinians in Gaza and alleviate the difficult living conditions faced by the population there.


Saudi Crown Prince Meets Afwerki, Guterres in Riyadh

Crown Prince Mohammed and Guterres reviewed regional and international developments. SPA
Crown Prince Mohammed and Guterres reviewed regional and international developments. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets Afwerki, Guterres in Riyadh

Crown Prince Mohammed and Guterres reviewed regional and international developments. SPA
Crown Prince Mohammed and Guterres reviewed regional and international developments. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held separate talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

The meeting with Afwerki focused on bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and Eritrea and opportunities for cooperation. They also discussed issues of common interest.

Crown Prince Mohammed and Guterres reviewed regional and international developments and means to support efforts to bolster global security and stability. 

The meeting was attended by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Miguel Angel Moratinos and other officials.

Afwerki had arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday.

He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region; Wenene Gergeher, Chargé d'Affaires of the Eritrean Embassy in the Kingdom; Major General Mansour bin Nasser Al-Otaibi, Acting Director of Riyadh Region Police; and Fahd Al-Sahil, Undersecretary of Royal Protocol.