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Gulf Leaders Mourn Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa

A UAE flag flies at half-mast with backdrop of Burj Khalifa (R) and Dubai buildings as a 40-day official mourning was announced after death of the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Dubai, UAE, 13 May 2022. (EPA)
A UAE flag flies at half-mast with backdrop of Burj Khalifa (R) and Dubai buildings as a 40-day official mourning was announced after death of the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Dubai, UAE, 13 May 2022. (EPA)
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Gulf Leaders Mourn Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa

A UAE flag flies at half-mast with backdrop of Burj Khalifa (R) and Dubai buildings as a 40-day official mourning was announced after death of the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Dubai, UAE, 13 May 2022. (EPA)
A UAE flag flies at half-mast with backdrop of Burj Khalifa (R) and Dubai buildings as a 40-day official mourning was announced after death of the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Dubai, UAE, 13 May 2022. (EPA)

Gulf countries mourned on Friday the passing of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Sabah offered their condolences on behalf of the Kuwaiti government and people to the UAE leadership, government and people.

Sheikh Nawaf declared an official state of mourning with the flag flown at half-staff for a period of 40 days, and to suspend work in government departments and bodies for three days, starting Friday.

The UAE announced Sheikh Khalifa's death on Friday.

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said mourned Sheikh Khalifa's death.

A statement by the Diwan of Royal Court said the Sultan of Oman expressed his heartfelt condolences to the UAE leadership and people.

The Sultanate will observe a three-day mourning with flags to be flown at half-staff from Friday to Sunday.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani mourned Sheikh Khalifa's passing.

He described him as a great and wise leader, who demonstrated moderation and dedicated his life to serving his country and nation.

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa mourned Sheikh Khalifa, offering his condolences to the UAE leadership and people.

The Royal Court announced that Bahrain will observe a three-day mourning with flags to be flown at half-staff.

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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Need to Reach Just Solution to Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Need to Reach Just Solution to Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its welcoming of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on Israel’s policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territories and the court’s confirmation of the illegality of the Israeli presence in the territories over the past 57 years.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

The government renewed the Kingdom’s position on the need for practical and credible steps to be taken to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict according to the 2002 Arab peace initiative and international resolutions.

The cabinet was briefed on the telephone talks held between Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

The calls focused on joint relations and ways to boost and develop them.

The cabinet reviewed the latest regional and international developments and Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to end the war on Gaza and support peace in Yemen to achieve regional security and stability.

It urged the international community, particularly active and influential parties, to assume its responsibilities and stop tensions in the region.

At the domestic level, the cabinet reviewed the latest economic developments and key indicators, including the stabilization of inflation in recent months due to the robustness of the Kingdom's economy and the effective measures and policies implemented to address the ramifications of rising global prices.