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Saudi Leadership Congratulates UAE President on New Appointments

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates UAE President on New Appointments

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of congratulations to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan over the new appointments.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was appointed as Vice President, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan became Deputy Rulers of Abu Dhabi.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the UAE President success, and the government and people of the UAE steady progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a similar cable of congratulations to the UAE President.

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Saudi Arabia Signs Board of Peace Founding Charter

The Saudi side signing of the charter reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission - SPA
The Saudi side signing of the charter reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Signs Board of Peace Founding Charter

The Saudi side signing of the charter reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission - SPA
The Saudi side signing of the charter reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission - SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signed on Thursday the founding charter of the Board of Peace in the presence of US President Donald Trump and leaders and representatives of a number of countries, welcoming the establishment of the board.

The signing took place during the board’s launch ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, SPA reported.

The foreign minister's signing of the charter comes in welcome of the peace efforts led by the US president.

It reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission as a transitional body to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution No. 2803.

This also reflects support for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and efforts toward a just and lasting peace, paving the way for enhanced security and stability for the countries and peoples of the region.

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MWL Condemns Terrorist Bombing in Afghanistan’s Capital

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Terrorist Bombing in Afghanistan’s Capital

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned on Thursday the terrorist bombing at a restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul that left several killed and wounded, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

In a statement issued by the General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Organization of Muslim Scholars Chairman Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa reaffirmed the MWL’s firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism in all forms and under any pretext.

He expressed solidarity with Afghanistan in confronting all threats to its security, stability, and the safety of its people.

Al-Issa expressed the MWL’s sincere condolences to the Afghan people and the families of the victims.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with British, French Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with British, French Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate meetings with his counterparts from the UK and France on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday.

He met with Yvette Cooper, the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs where they reviewed bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, as well as joint efforts to address them.

The Saudi minister also held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. Discussions highlighted the latest regional developments and joint efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the region.