Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Holds Separate Talks with Egypt, Iraq Leaders

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Holds Separate Talks with Egypt, Iraq Leaders

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces held separate phone calls with Iraq Prime Minister and Egypt's President.

During his talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, they reviewed aspects of cooperation and joint work, and ways of developing and expanding them.

They also discussed a number of regional and international issues of common interest, and underlined their mutual keenness to continue consultation and coordination between the two countries.

The two leaders further agreed to boost their fraternal relations and consolidates the foundations of security and stability in the Arab region.

The Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi also explored means of boosting ties and advancing cooperation to new heights between the two nations to the best interest of their peoples.

They both reviewed several issues of common interest and discussed the latest developments in the region.

Sheikh Mohamed and Kadhimi highlighted efforts made to enhance regional security and stability.



Saudi FM Holds Separate Talks with Jordanian, Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)
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Saudi FM Holds Separate Talks with Jordanian, Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Kingdom of Jordan Ayman Safadi.

They discussed developments in the region and efforts made in this regard, SPA reported.

The Saudi FM also received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye Hakan Fidan.

During the call, they exchanged views on the latest regional developments.


Saudi Permanent Representative to Arab League Meets with Somali Counterpart

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Saudi Permanent Representative to Arab League Meets with Somali Counterpart

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the Arab League Ambassador Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Matar met with Somalia's Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Ali Abdi Awari at the delegation’s headquarters in Cairo.

The meeting focused on reaffirming Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, emphasizing the importance of preserving its stability and rejecting any attempts to impose parallel entities that undermine national unity, SPA reported.

The two sides also discussed issues of mutual interest within the framework of the Arab League.


Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Thailand over Victims of Crane Collapse on Train

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Thailand over Victims of Crane Collapse on Train

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

The Saudi leadership extended condolences on Sunday to King of Thailand over the victims of a crane accident that fell onto a train in northeastern Thailand killing tens and injuring several.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques sent a cable to King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, offering his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the families of the deceased, and the Thai people, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, sent a similar cable to the Thai king.

He extended his deepest condolences to the king, the families of the deceased, and the Thai people.