Emir of Qatar, President of UAE Discuss Strengthening Fraternal Ties, Gulf Work 

This handout picture provided by the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (R) meeting with Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Doha, on December 5, 2022. (AFP/UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs)
This handout picture provided by the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (R) meeting with Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Doha, on December 5, 2022. (AFP/UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs)
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Emir of Qatar, President of UAE Discuss Strengthening Fraternal Ties, Gulf Work 

This handout picture provided by the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (R) meeting with Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Doha, on December 5, 2022. (AFP/UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs)
This handout picture provided by the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (R) meeting with Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Doha, on December 5, 2022. (AFP/UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs)

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received in Doha on Monday United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. 

Meeting at the Amiri Diwan, Sheikh Tamim congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on the 51st National Day of the UAE, hoping that this visit would contribute to the development of joint cooperation relations between the two brotherly countries, pushing it to a broader level. 

For his part, Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Qatar for its ongoing hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022, and its exceptional success in organizing and hosting this landmark global event, reported Qatar's state news agency (QNA).

The leaders discussed the brotherly bilateral relations between their countries and ways to support and consolidate them in various fields, especially in strengthening cooperation for the good and interest of the two brotherly people and strengthening joint Gulf action.  

They reviewed regional and international developments and exchanged views on a number of current issues of common concern. 



GCC’s Albudaiwi Discusses Gaza with European Parliament Group

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi meets with the European delegation in Riyadh on Monday. (GCC)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi meets with the European delegation in Riyadh on Monday. (GCC)
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GCC’s Albudaiwi Discusses Gaza with European Parliament Group

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi meets with the European delegation in Riyadh on Monday. (GCC)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi meets with the European delegation in Riyadh on Monday. (GCC)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed on Monday the need to address and bolster stability and security in the region, foremost of which is the dire situation in the Gaza Strip.

He made his remarks as he received in Riyadh a European Parliament delegation from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, headed by David McAllister.

The officials reviewed joint files and the progress of cooperation between the GCC and the European Union (EU), ways to deepen the strategic partnership between them in various fields, and regional and international issues of common interest.

On Gaza, Albudaiwi underlined the need for cooperation and coordination to work towards an immediate ceasefire, as well as to activate all relevant international and UN resolutions that will help in protecting people and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid.