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UAE Industry Minister Meets Moroccan PM, Ministers to Discuss Bolstering Investment Opportunities

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber with Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch. (WAM)
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber with Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch. (WAM)
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UAE Industry Minister Meets Moroccan PM, Ministers to Discuss Bolstering Investment Opportunities

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber with Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch. (WAM)
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber with Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch. (WAM)

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE's Special Envoy for Climate Change, met with Aziz Akhannouch, Prime Minister of Morocco, in the presence of Al-Asri Saeed Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Morocco.

Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the greetings of the UAE's leadership, government and people to the Moroccan leadership, government and people.

The meeting discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations, investment opportunities and joint cooperation to strengthen the close historical and fraternal relations between the two countries, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM).

Dr. Al Jaber stressed that, in line with the directives of the nation's leadership, the UAE is seeking to explore opportunities for cooperation and joint investment in vital fields, including traditional and renewable energy, industry, minerals, infrastructure, communications, tourism, real estate, agriculture, services and other areas that contribute to achieving sustainable economic growth.

Dr. Al Jaber's was in Morocco to attend the 15th session of the Energy Conference in Rabat. The conference is being held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, in which the UAE participated as a guest of honor.

Dr. Al Jaber also met with several ministers and officials in the Moroccan government, including Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, in which many regional and global issues of common interest were discussed. The two parties stressed the importance of consultation between the two countries, especially in recent international developments, said WAM.

The UAE minister held another meeting with Riad Mazur, Minister of Industry and Trade, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in the industrial sector and advanced industries. Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the importance of cooperation in these areas, which would support sustainable economic and social growth.

Dr. Al Jaber also met with Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, to review energy and climate change cooperation opportunities. He praised the efforts made by Morocco to combat climate change and implement renewable energy projects.

He also highlighted the importance of cooperation to benefit from Morocco's experience of hosting COP22 in Marrakesh ahead of COP28 in the UAE in 2023.

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Shehbaz Sharif, Tamim bin Hamad Support Path of De-escalation

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Doha, Qatar, April 16, 2026. (QNA)
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Doha, Qatar, April 16, 2026. (QNA)
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Shehbaz Sharif, Tamim bin Hamad Support Path of De-escalation

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Doha, Qatar, April 16, 2026. (QNA)
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Doha, Qatar, April 16, 2026. (QNA)

Following his shuttle tour that kicked off in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani the latest regional and international developments, particularly those in the Middle East, during a meeting held Thursday at the Amiri Diwan.

The Pakistani Prime Minister reiterated his country's condemnation of the attacks targeting Qatar and other countries in the region, affirming Pakistan's full solidarity with Doha and support for the measures it takes to protect its sovereignty and safeguard its security and stability, the Amiri Diwan said in a statement.

During the meeting, Qatar’s Emir expressed his appreciation for Pakistan's role in supporting efforts to deescalate tensions and promote diplomatic dialogue in the service of regional peace and security.

According to official sources, both sides stressed the necessity of supporting the path of deescalation and strengthening international coordination to ensure the security and stability of the region, especially maintaining the smooth flow of energy supply chains through vital maritime routes.

They further discussed the cooperation and friendship relations between the two countries and ways to develop them, aiming to strengthen the partnership and open new horizons for bilateral cooperation.

The Qatari Emir and the Prime Minister also held a bilateral meeting, where they exchanged views on current developments of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of continued coordination and consultation between the two countries, particularly amidst current events and their repercussions on the region's security and stability.

Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday morning for a working visit to the country. The PM and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.

 

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Sultan of Oman, Qatari Emir Discuss Regional Developments, Means to Contain Escalation

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar met at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat on Thursday (Omani News Agency)
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar met at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat on Thursday (Omani News Agency)
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Sultan of Oman, Qatari Emir Discuss Regional Developments, Means to Contain Escalation

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar met at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat on Thursday (Omani News Agency)
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar met at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat on Thursday (Omani News Agency)

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, discussed in Muscat on Thursday the developments in the region amid rising tensions.

Qatar’s Emir arrived in Muscat in a visit to Oman, where he held talks with Sultan Haitham at Al Baraka Palace.

The two leaders exchanged views on current developments, particularly their implications for regional security and stability, as well as their impact on energy supplies and international shipping, according to a statement from the Qatari Diwan.

They stressed the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to deescalate tensions and the need to prioritize diplomatic solutions and dialogue to resolve disputes, contributing to regional and international security and stability.

The two leaders also emphasized continued coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest in addition to the strong fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further develop them across various fields.

Later, Sultan Haitham and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad held a private meeting during which they discussed the deep-rooted relations between the two countries and ways to develop them in various domains for the mutual benefit of their peoples.

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OIC Lauds US President’s Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon

OIC Lauds US President’s Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon
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OIC Lauds US President’s Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon

OIC Lauds US President’s Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) commended the diplomatic efforts of US President Donald Trump that led to a 10-day truce in Lebanon, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The OIC stressed the need that all parties adhere to the ceasefire agreement and refrain from undermining it.

The General Secretariat also expressed its support for and solidarity with the Republic of Lebanon in preserving its unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Trump announced Thursday evening a 10-day truce in Lebanon that could pause fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war.