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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Elected UAE President

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. WAM
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. WAM
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Elected UAE President

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. WAM
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. WAM

The United Arab Emirates' federal supreme council elected on Saturday Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the new president of UAE, state news agency (WAM) reported.

“We congratulate him, and we pledge allegiance to him, and our people pledge allegiance to him," Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said on Twitter after the vote. “The whole country is led by him to take it on the paths of glory and honor, God willing.”

WAM said the rulers of the country's seven sheikhdoms made the decision at a meeting held in Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi.

It comes after the late President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died Friday.

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Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Saturday from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein.

The two officials discussed regional developments, with a particular focus on the Israeli military operations targeting Iran and their broader regional implications, the Saudi Press Agency said Saturday.

The Saudi minister also held separate phone conversations with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares. Both discussions centered on the latest regional developments and their impact on regional and international security and stability.

Additionally, the Saudi minister spoke with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. The two sides reviewed the situation in the region and emphasized the importance of de-escalation and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions.