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Jordan’s King Abdullah Honors Abu Dhabi Crown Prince with Order of Hussein ibn Ali

King Abdullah II of Jordan honors Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with the Order of Hussein ibn Ali. (Foreign Ministry)
King Abdullah II of Jordan honors Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with the Order of Hussein ibn Ali. (Foreign Ministry)
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Jordan’s King Abdullah Honors Abu Dhabi Crown Prince with Order of Hussein ibn Ali

King Abdullah II of Jordan honors Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with the Order of Hussein ibn Ali. (Foreign Ministry)
King Abdullah II of Jordan honors Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with the Order of Hussein ibn Ali. (Foreign Ministry)

King Abdullah II of Jordan honored Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with the Order of Hussein ibn Ali in recognition of his role in supporting brotherly ties and cooperation between Jordan and UAE across multiple sectors.

The Crown Prince was bestowed with the honor during an official visit to Amman where he met the Jordanian monarch and a number of officials.

King Abdullah affirmed the strong ties of friendship and bilateral relations between Jordan and the UAE, praising the great role Sheikh Mohamed plays in further cementing them across all levels of cooperation and coordination.

For his part, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his gratitude to King Abdullah. He stressed that the historical relations between the two countries, founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and King Hussein bin Talal, will continue to prosper as a result of the keenness and determination shown by President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Abdullah.

Sheikh Mohamed confirmed that the UAE is invested in strengthening relations with Jordan and advancing cooperation in various fields so as to attain sustainable development in the Arab world and overcome regional challenges and threats.

The Crown Prince also praised the role Jordan plays in addressing regional issues and developments, particularly those relating to the Palestinian cause and the Middle East peace process, as well as its concerted efforts in combating terrorism and terrorist organizations.

After the meeting, the two leaders reiterated their keenness to further develop ties and continue their support and cooperation to confront the scourge of terrorism and extremism that threatens the security and stability of nations and peoples.

During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah attended the signing of a $100 million agreement to finance 22,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Hashemite Kingdom.

The agreement was signed between the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and Jordan's Crown Prince Foundation and aims to support entrepreneurship and underpin the Jordanian government's efforts to ensure a stable and balanced economy.

Sheikh Mohamed will begin a visit to France on Wednesday at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, announced the Crown Prince's twitter account.

The two leaders will "discuss bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, investments, trade and culture, and recent developments in the Middle East," it said.

The Crown Prince will also meet Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and a number of French businessmen and UAE students studying in France.

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Saudi Shipping Company Bahri Says Two Filipino Sailors Killed in Incident in Hormuz

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
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Saudi Shipping Company Bahri Says Two Filipino Sailors Killed in Incident in Hormuz

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Saudi Arabia's national shipping company, Bahri, said on Wednesday that two Filipino seafarers were killed in a security incident involving its vessel SIDR as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz on August 31.

The company said in a statement that it continues to maintain constant communication with the vessel and is coordinating with the relevant authorities while monitoring developments in the incident.

Bahri emphasized that the safety of its crew members, protection of the marine environment, and safe management of its vessels remain its top priorities, at a time when shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is experiencing disruptions and escalating security risks.

SIDR was among two tankers involved in separate incidents occurring in close succession as they passed near the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime sources.

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Iranian Drone and Missile Attacks Target Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq

(FILES) Smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the area where the US Embassy is located in Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
(FILES) Smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the area where the US Embassy is located in Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
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Iranian Drone and Missile Attacks Target Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq

(FILES) Smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the area where the US Embassy is located in Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
(FILES) Smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the area where the US Embassy is located in Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain said they intercepted new Iranian attacks overnight, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said early on Wednesday that it had launched an attack on US bases in Iraq's Erbil with drones and missiles, according to Iranian state media.

Jordan said it intercepted and destroyed 10 ballistic missiles launched from Iran. Three other missiles fell in remote areas, the official Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported early Wednesday. No casualties were reported.

The Kuwaiti military also said its air defenses intercepted “hostile drone attacks” coming from Iran. It added that the explosions heard across the Gulf state were caused by the interception operations. Bahrain said its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed Iranian drones over the kingdom.

Iran had earlier said it targeted US military bases in Jordan in response to previous US attacks. Iran had already attacked US bases in Jordan.

Iranian media outlets reported attacks on a US base in Bahrain. No official confirmation was made.

On Tuesday, the United States and Iran said they had carried out new attacks against each other. US President Donald Trump said the United States had again targeted Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement carried by state media, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had launched a “combined missile and drone attack” on US bases in Erbil, destroying a maintenance facility and warehouses containing technical equipment belonging to the US military.

The statement added: “Ground forces fighters also set fire to the base's fuel tanks and killed a number of attackers”.

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Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition Discusses Strengthening Partnership with UK

Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism, addressing escalating threats in the digital sphere, and supporting countries' capabilities to counter terrorist organizations and fortify societies ideologically. (SPA)
Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism, addressing escalating threats in the digital sphere, and supporting countries' capabilities to counter terrorist organizations and fortify societies ideologically. (SPA)
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Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition Discusses Strengthening Partnership with UK

Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism, addressing escalating threats in the digital sphere, and supporting countries' capabilities to counter terrorist organizations and fortify societies ideologically. (SPA)
Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism, addressing escalating threats in the digital sphere, and supporting countries' capabilities to counter terrorist organizations and fortify societies ideologically. (SPA)

Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi held on Tuesday a series of high-level meetings in London with officials from the UK Home Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism, addressing escalating threats in the digital sphere, and supporting countries' capabilities to counter terrorist organizations and fortify societies ideologically.

Al-Moghedi met with Director, Counter Terrorism, Homeland Security Group, at the UK Home Office Jemima Murray.

They discussed the growing dangers of online extremism and rapid transformations in the digital environment, which extremist groups and organizations exploit to spread their ideology, recruit individuals, and influence thoughts and beliefs.

During his visit to London, Al-Moghedi also met with a high-level delegation from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, including Head of the UK's Counter Daesh Communications Cell Martyn Warr and other officials.

During the meetings, the secretary-general reviewed the IMCTC's areas of work in combating terrorism and the specialized programs and initiatives it implements to support member states and build their capabilities according to their needs and the challenges they face.

He stressed the importance of international partnerships and the integration of efforts in confronting terrorism, particularly considering the evolving tactics of extremist organizations and their increasing use of technology and digital platforms for recruitment and the dissemination of extremist ideologies.

The meetings are part of the IMCTC's efforts to expand its international partnerships and strengthen cooperation with institutions and entities concerned with combating terrorism, thereby supporting its mission to assist member states, develop their capabilities, and enhance regional and international security and stability.