UAE Vice President Meets Emir of Qatar in Baghdad

Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Tamim meet in Baghdad. (Twitter)
Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Tamim meet in Baghdad. (Twitter)
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UAE Vice President Meets Emir of Qatar in Baghdad

Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Tamim meet in Baghdad. (Twitter)
Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Tamim meet in Baghdad. (Twitter)

Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum held talks in Baghdad on Saturday with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Talks focused on bilateral relations that serve development and progress and achieve the interests of their countries.

The officials met on the sidelines of the Baghdad Cooperation and Partnership conference.

They discussed the conferences and expectations that its outcomes would positively impact Iraq’s security and stability.

In a tweet, Sheikh Mohammed described Sheikh Tamim as a “brother and friend,” adding that the Gulf nations share one fate.

Sheikh Mohammed also met with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid Al Sabah. Talks focused on fraternal relations and ways to bolster them to serve common interests.

They also covered various regional and international developments.

Sheikh Mohammed praised the major role played by Kuwait in supporting various Arab causes, underscoring the firm fraternal relations that bind the UAE and Kuwait.

The UAE official also met with Iran’s new foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.

In a tweet, Sheikh Mohammed said he wished him success in his new mission of developing positive relations with neighboring countries and consolidating ties that are based on the people’s interests.



MWL Secretary General Meets with Pope Francis, Unveils Islamic Studies, Arabic Language Award

MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
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MWL Secretary General Meets with Pope Francis, Unveils Islamic Studies, Arabic Language Award

MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)

Secretary General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss opportunities for collaboration and issues of mutual interest, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

During his visit to Italy, Al-Issa received an Honorary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law from the University of Bologna. The award ceremony, attended by university leaders, academics, and religious dignitaries, acknowledged his dedication to advancing the objectives of the United Nations Charter for global peace.

His initiatives to ease cultural tensions, foster interfaith dialogue, and promote cooperation across diverse communities were particularly highlighted.

Al-Issa also inaugurated the Islamic Studies and Arabic Language Award at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the university president, faculty members, students, and notable Italian Islamic leaders attended the event.

The award aims to deepen understanding of Islamic perspectives on scientific and cultural issues, while promoting the richness of the Arabic language. It covers multiple categories, encouraging scholarly contributions to Islamic studies and language education.