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Sisi Mourns Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)
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Sisi Mourns Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi mourned on Friday the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

"He was a men of men and among the greatest of leaders," he said in a post on his official Facebook page.

He remarked that Sheikh Khalifa had dedicated his life to his country and nation, leading the UAE "to become an example of development and modernity in our region and world."

He hailed the late leader's love for Egypt, describing him as a "loyal friend."

Sisi offered Egypt's condolences to the UAE, its leadership and people.

The UAE had declared Sheikh Khalifa's death on Friday.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the agreement announced by the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, between the Yemeni government and the Houthi group.
The agreement was reached on Tuesday between the legitimate Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias to de-escalate the situation with regard to the Yemeni banking sector and the national airlines, Yemenia.
The Saudi foreign Ministry stressed Riyadh’s unwavering support for Yemen, its government and people, expressing keenness on de-escalation.
In a statement on its X account on Wednesday, the Ministry said it looks forward to the Yemeni parties sitting for dialogue under the patronage of the UN envoy's office to discuss all economic and humanitarian issues in the hopes of paving the way for a comprehensive political solution for the Yemeni crisis.