UAE, French Presidents Discuss Bilateral Ties

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
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UAE, French Presidents Discuss Bilateral Ties

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Sunday French President Emmanuel Macron who is on a working visit to the UAE.

Meeting at the Zayed National Museum, the leaders discussed the historical and strategic relations between the UAE and France and explored opportunities to further strengthen ties, particularly in the fields of economy, investment, and culture, as well as renewable energy, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and other areas aligned with the two countries’ shared vision for development and prosperity.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; 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; a number of minister and senior officials, reported the UAE's state news agency (WAM).

The meeting was also attended by the delegation accompanying the French President, which included a number of ministers and senior officials.

The UAE President hosted a luncheon in honor of Macron and the accompanying delegation.

Macron arrived in the UAE earlier on Sunday, where he was received at the Presidential Flight in Abu Dhabi by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and several senior officials.



Saudi Foreign Minister in Poland on Official Visit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq al-Awsat)
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Saudi Foreign Minister in Poland on Official Visit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Warsaw on Sunday on an official visit to the Republic of Poland, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the visit, the Saudi minister is scheduled to meet with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them across various fields.


KSrelief Reopens Maternity and Operating Rooms in Gaza Hospitals

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) reopened maternity and operating rooms in several key Gaza hospitals. (SPA)
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) reopened maternity and operating rooms in several key Gaza hospitals. (SPA)
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KSrelief Reopens Maternity and Operating Rooms in Gaza Hospitals

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) reopened maternity and operating rooms in several key Gaza hospitals. (SPA)
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) reopened maternity and operating rooms in several key Gaza hospitals. (SPA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) reopened maternity and operating rooms in several key Gaza hospitals, restoring safe medical access to thousands after severe damage forced the suspension of vital services.
As part of the ongoing Saudi fundraising campaign, KSrelief has bolstered the Gaza Strip's healthcare capacity by providing structural repairs and modern medical equipment, reflecting the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people during times of crisis.


Socotra Receives First Shipment of Saudi Fuel Grant

The fuel grant supports the continuity of services and the operation of vital facilities in Yemen (SPA). 
The fuel grant supports the continuity of services and the operation of vital facilities in Yemen (SPA). 
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Socotra Receives First Shipment of Saudi Fuel Grant

The fuel grant supports the continuity of services and the operation of vital facilities in Yemen (SPA). 
The fuel grant supports the continuity of services and the operation of vital facilities in Yemen (SPA). 

The Yemeni governorate of Socotra on Friday received the first shipment of fuel products provided under a Saudi grant through the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SPDRY).

The grant will support electricity generation in several districts and cover power generation stations across Yemen’s governorates.

The fuel grant comes as part of a recently announced Saudi package of developmental and economic support, comprising 28 development projects and initiatives valued at 1.9 billion Saudi riyals.

The program has signed an agreement with Yemen’s Ministry of Energy and Electricity to purchase fuel products from PetroMasila to supply more than 70 power generation stations across various governorates.

The initiative aims to strengthen institutional capacity, support the stability of the electricity sector and continuity of services, ensure the operation of vital national facilities, and stimulate economic recovery and growth in the country.

The total volume of fuel products amounts to 339 million liters of diesel and fuel oil, valued at $81.2 million, to operate power plants in different governorates. The supplies are expected to enhance the efficiency of government institutions and boost Yemen’s economy.

The grant is expected to have a positive impact on improving services for Yemenis by increasing the reliability of electricity supply for hospitals, medical centers, roads, schools, airports, and ports, as well as strengthening economic and commercial activity.

SPDRY has previously provided fuel grants worth $180 million in 2018, $422 million in 2021, and $200 million in 2022, in addition to the current grant for 2026.