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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, Japanese FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi, Japanese FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday.

During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional developments, as well as the ongoing efforts to address them, SPA said.

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Qatar: 'Positive Progress' in US-Iran Indirect Talks in Doha

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
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Qatar: 'Positive Progress' in US-Iran Indirect Talks in Doha

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

US and Iran negotiators made "positive progress" during indirect talks in Doha, with the next round expected after the late Iranian supreme leader's funeral, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said.

"Qatar & Pakistan mediators concluded separate meetings with the US & Iranian negotiators in Doha today, with positive progress made on issues related to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, building on the outcomes of the Lake Lucerne Summit," foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said Wednesday on X.

"The parties agreed to continue discussions over the coming period, with the next meeting to be scheduled at the earliest possible time following the funeral processions of the former Iranian Supreme Leader."

Sources said negotiators from both countries spent two days in Doha discussing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and financial incentives for Iran -two pillars of a preliminary agreement signed in June - rather than the more difficult issues that the framework was believed to have paved the way to address.

In Washington, US President Donald Trump said the two sides were making progress on potential restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, the main reason he said had prompted him to launch the war in February.

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister and head of its delegation, said the talks had concluded. Neither side indicated whether they had narrowed their differences.

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Interior Ministry: Drug Smuggling and Trafficking Network Arrested in Riyadh

The Saudi Ministry of Interior affirmed that security agencies are vigilant against all criminal schemes (SPA)
The Saudi Ministry of Interior affirmed that security agencies are vigilant against all criminal schemes (SPA)
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Interior Ministry: Drug Smuggling and Trafficking Network Arrested in Riyadh

The Saudi Ministry of Interior affirmed that security agencies are vigilant against all criminal schemes (SPA)
The Saudi Ministry of Interior affirmed that security agencies are vigilant against all criminal schemes (SPA)

An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of a criminal network involved in drug smuggling and trafficking in the Riyadh region.

The source said Wednesday that 22 suspects were arrested, including 19 Saudi citizens, one of whom is an employee of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, as well as an Ethiopian national in violation of the Border Security Law, a Moroccan female resident, and a Yemeni male resident.

Legal procedures have been taken against them, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

The Ministry of Interior said the announcement reaffirms the vigilance of the security authorities in confronting all criminal plots aimed at targeting the Kingdom and its youth through narcotics.

It stressed that the security agencies will continue to confront anyone who attempts to undermine the Kingdom's security or the safety of its citizens and residents, regardless of who they may be.