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UAE Swears in Country's 1st Ambassador to Israel

UAE's Vice President swears in the country's first ambassador to Israel. Dubai Media Office
UAE's Vice President swears in the country's first ambassador to Israel. Dubai Media Office
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UAE Swears in Country's 1st Ambassador to Israel

UAE's Vice President swears in the country's first ambassador to Israel. Dubai Media Office
UAE's Vice President swears in the country's first ambassador to Israel. Dubai Media Office

Dubai’s ruler and The United Arab Emirates' Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has sworn in the country's first ambassador to Israel, Mohammed Mahmoud Al-Khaja, the Dubai Media Office said on Sunday.

The UAE's cabinet last month approved the establishment of an embassy in Tel Aviv in Israel.

The UAE and Israel agreed to normalize relations in August.

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Saudi Crown Prince and Jordanian Counterpart Review Historic Ties During Riyadh Meeting

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Crown Prince of Jordan Prince Al Hussein ibn Abdullah II, in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Crown Prince of Jordan Prince Al Hussein ibn Abdullah II, in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince and Jordanian Counterpart Review Historic Ties During Riyadh Meeting

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Crown Prince of Jordan Prince Al Hussein ibn Abdullah II, in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Crown Prince of Jordan Prince Al Hussein ibn Abdullah II, in Riyadh. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Crown Prince of Jordan Prince Al Hussein ibn Abdullah II, in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency said.

Jordan's Crown Prince conveyed King Abdullah II's greetings to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who reciprocated with greetings to the Jordanian monarch.

Prince Al Hussein condemned the terrorist Houthi militia’s attacks against Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Jordan’s full solidarity with the Kingdom in confronting any threats to its security and the safety of its citizens and residents, as well as its unwavering support for all measures taken by Saudi Arabia to safeguard its assets and resources.

The two sides also reviewed the historical relations between the two countries and their peoples, as well as their shared commitment to expanding cooperation across all fields.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and Minister of State and Cabinet Member Khalid Al-Issa.

From the Jordanian side, the meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Majdi Al-Harasis, and Director of the Crown Prince's Office Dr. Zaid Baqain.

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Saudi Chief of Staff Awards Greek Counterpart the 'King Abdulaziz Medal'

Saudi Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili presented Greek Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff Gen. Dimitrios Choupis with the King Abdulaziz Medal. (SPA)
Saudi Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili presented Greek Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff Gen. Dimitrios Choupis with the King Abdulaziz Medal. (SPA)
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Saudi Chief of Staff Awards Greek Counterpart the 'King Abdulaziz Medal'

Saudi Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili presented Greek Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff Gen. Dimitrios Choupis with the King Abdulaziz Medal. (SPA)
Saudi Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili presented Greek Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff Gen. Dimitrios Choupis with the King Abdulaziz Medal. (SPA)

Saudi Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili presented Greek Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff Gen. Dimitrios Choupis with the King Abdulaziz Medal, First Class, in Riyadh, pursuant to an order by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, supreme commander of the Saudi armed forces.

The medal was awarded in recognition of Choupis' efforts to strengthen friendship, expand bilateral cooperation and develop relations between Saudi Arabia and Greece.

Al-Ruwaili had held talks with Choupis in Riyadh, where the two sides reviewed military and defense cooperation and ways to enhance bilateral ties, as well as discussed issues of mutual interest.

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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Houthi Attacks with US, South Korean Counterparts

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Houthi Attacks with US, South Korean Counterparts

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held telephone talks on Monday with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on defense cooperation between their countries. 

They also tackled regional and international developments, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and the terrorist Houthi militia's continued attacks on Saudi Arabia. 

Earlier, Prince Khalid held a phone call with his South Korean counterpart, Kang Shin-chul, to discuss strengthening defense cooperation and coordination amid regional tensions.  

Talks with Kang covered bilateral defense cooperation and regional developments. Both sides stressed the need to support efforts to achieve peace in the region and worldwide. The South Korean minister condemned the Houthi militia's attacks against the Kingdom.