US, UAE Highlight the Need to Restore Stability in Afghanistan

Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE Minister of State, and Thomas West, US Special Representative for Afghanistan
Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE Minister of State, and Thomas West, US Special Representative for Afghanistan
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US, UAE Highlight the Need to Restore Stability in Afghanistan

Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE Minister of State, and Thomas West, US Special Representative for Afghanistan
Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE Minister of State, and Thomas West, US Special Representative for Afghanistan

The United Arab Emirates emphasized on Monday the necessity to pursue the efforts to promote stability in Afghanistan in cooperation with the regional partners and international community.

Minister of State in the UAE Ahmed Al-Sayegh said the move is necessary to serve the interests of the Afghani people and improve their living conditions.

His remarks came during a meeting with Thomas West, US Special Representative for Afghanistan, and his accompanying delegation, held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi.

The two officials emphasized the significance of ensuring education for girls as part of the relief efforts.

Al-Sayegh highlighted the UAE’s endeavors to contribute to improving the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, especially initiatives in the health and food sectors.

The US envoy praised the UAE’s contributions to support the Afghan people, stressing the need to intensify the international community's efforts to achieve a better future for Afghanistan and alleviate the suffering of its people, WAM News Agency said.



Qatar's Emir Makes Cabinet Reshuffle

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA
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Qatar's Emir Makes Cabinet Reshuffle

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday appointed the CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Mansour Ibrahim al-Mahmoud, as the country's next minister of health.

The Emir appointed Mohammed Saif Saeed al Suwaidi as QIA's next CEO.

As part of Tuesday's cabinet shuffle, Qatar's Emir also appointed Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani as the country's new minister of commerce and industry.
Sheikh Faisal is QIA's chief of Asia-Pacific and Africa investments and the chairman of Qatari telecoms group Ooredoo. It is unclear if he will remain in those roles.
The Emir appointed Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater as the new education minister. She served previously as minister of state for international cooperation and led Qatar's global humanitarian efforts, especially in Gaza and Lebanon.