Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Holds Separate Talks with Egypt, Iraq Leaders

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Holds Separate Talks with Egypt, Iraq Leaders

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces held separate phone calls with Iraq Prime Minister and Egypt's President.

During his talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, they reviewed aspects of cooperation and joint work, and ways of developing and expanding them.

They also discussed a number of regional and international issues of common interest, and underlined their mutual keenness to continue consultation and coordination between the two countries.

The two leaders further agreed to boost their fraternal relations and consolidates the foundations of security and stability in the Arab region.

The Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi also explored means of boosting ties and advancing cooperation to new heights between the two nations to the best interest of their peoples.

They both reviewed several issues of common interest and discussed the latest developments in the region.

Sheikh Mohamed and Kadhimi highlighted efforts made to enhance regional security and stability.



New KSrelief Aid Convoy Crosses Rafah to Deliver Food Baskets to Gaza

The latest KSrelief convoy was carrying food baskets for the people of Gaza. (SPA)
The latest KSrelief convoy was carrying food baskets for the people of Gaza. (SPA)
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New KSrelief Aid Convoy Crosses Rafah to Deliver Food Baskets to Gaza

The latest KSrelief convoy was carrying food baskets for the people of Gaza. (SPA)
The latest KSrelief convoy was carrying food baskets for the people of Gaza. (SPA)

A new humanitarian aid convoy from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) crossed the Rafah border into Gaza on Friday with essential food baskets for Palestinians affected by the ongoing crisis, as part of the Saudi fundraising campaign to aid the Palestinian people.

The Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, KSrelief’s implementing partner, has established several new camps in Al-Qarara area of southern Gaza and Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in preparation for winter.

Through these efforts, KSrelief aims to alleviate the severe suffering caused by the dire living conditions in Gaza, ensuring that vital food and shelter reach those in the most vulnerable areas.


Joint Military 'Gulf Shield Exercise 2026' Concludes in Saudi Arabia

Flags of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries at an event (AFP)
Flags of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries at an event (AFP)
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Joint Military 'Gulf Shield Exercise 2026' Concludes in Saudi Arabia

Flags of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries at an event (AFP)
Flags of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries at an event (AFP)

The joint military "Gulf Shield Exercise 2026" concluded in Saudi Arabia on Friday, with the participation of the air forces and air-defense forces of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, alongside the GCC Unified Military Command, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The exercise was conducted as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional defense cooperation and enhance combat readiness.

Its maneuvers included advanced operational scenarios featuring simulations of multidimensional air and missile threats, joint air maneuvers, and integrated field exercises, with a focus on improving operational integration, strengthening command-and-control systems, and enhancing operational efficiency within a joint operational environment.
The exercise seeks to develop qualitative military capabilities, bolster combat readiness to confront current, emerging, and future threats, and entrench the concepts of collective defense and flexible deterrence, thereby contributing to the region's security and stability.

Gulf Shield Exercise 2026 is regarded as one of the key pillars of military cooperation among GCC countries, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance defense integration and strengthen the capacity to respond to regional and international challenges.

At the conclusion of the exercise, the participating forces carried out a joint aerial display that demonstrated a high level of harmony and operational integration, as well as their ability to plan and execute in accordance with unified operational concepts and advanced professional standards.


Saudi Arabia Expresses Deep Regret over Damage to Qatari Embassy in Kyiv

 Smoke rises in the city after Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026. (Reuters)
Smoke rises in the city after Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Expresses Deep Regret over Damage to Qatari Embassy in Kyiv

 Smoke rises in the city after Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026. (Reuters)
Smoke rises in the city after Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026. (Reuters)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Saturday the Kingdom’s deep regret over the damage sustained by the Qatari Embassy in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, as a result of recent shelling.

The ministry stressed the need to protect diplomatic missions and their personnel in line with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

The ministry reiterated the Kingdom's support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian crisis through peaceful means.