UAE Industry Minister Meets Moroccan PM, Ministers to Discuss Bolstering Investment Opportunities

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber with Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch. (WAM)
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber with Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch. (WAM)
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UAE Industry Minister Meets Moroccan PM, Ministers to Discuss Bolstering Investment Opportunities

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber with Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch. (WAM)
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber with Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch. (WAM)

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE's Special Envoy for Climate Change, met with Aziz Akhannouch, Prime Minister of Morocco, in the presence of Al-Asri Saeed Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Morocco.

Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the greetings of the UAE's leadership, government and people to the Moroccan leadership, government and people.

The meeting discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations, investment opportunities and joint cooperation to strengthen the close historical and fraternal relations between the two countries, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM).

Dr. Al Jaber stressed that, in line with the directives of the nation's leadership, the UAE is seeking to explore opportunities for cooperation and joint investment in vital fields, including traditional and renewable energy, industry, minerals, infrastructure, communications, tourism, real estate, agriculture, services and other areas that contribute to achieving sustainable economic growth.

Dr. Al Jaber's was in Morocco to attend the 15th session of the Energy Conference in Rabat. The conference is being held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, in which the UAE participated as a guest of honor.

Dr. Al Jaber also met with several ministers and officials in the Moroccan government, including Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, in which many regional and global issues of common interest were discussed. The two parties stressed the importance of consultation between the two countries, especially in recent international developments, said WAM.

The UAE minister held another meeting with Riad Mazur, Minister of Industry and Trade, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in the industrial sector and advanced industries. Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the importance of cooperation in these areas, which would support sustainable economic and social growth.

Dr. Al Jaber also met with Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, to review energy and climate change cooperation opportunities. He praised the efforts made by Morocco to combat climate change and implement renewable energy projects.

He also highlighted the importance of cooperation to benefit from Morocco's experience of hosting COP22 in Marrakesh ahead of COP28 in the UAE in 2023.



Saudi Foreign Minister, Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Sign General Cooperation Agreement

The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA
The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA
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Saudi Foreign Minister, Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Sign General Cooperation Agreement

The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA
The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh Monday Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Slovak Republic Robert Kaliňák.

They reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in a manner that serves their mutual interests and discussed regional and international developments, SPA reported.

The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Slovak Republic, aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields.


Khalid bin Salman Visits Saudi Interior Ministry Pavilion at World Defense Show

Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA
Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA
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Khalid bin Salman Visits Saudi Interior Ministry Pavilion at World Defense Show

Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA
Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz visited the Ministry of Interior's pavilion at the World Defense Show, held in Riyadh.

Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making, command and control, and predictive intelligence, all aimed at protecting residents across the Kingdom.

During his tour, he explored how the ministry is advancing proactive security and efficient emergency management through innovative technical solutions.

The tour also underscored the role of the unified security operations centers (911) in the national response system and the ministry's commitment to international partnerships in security and smart systems.


OIC Condemns Israeli Cabinet's Legalization of Settlements

 Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)
Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)
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OIC Condemns Israeli Cabinet's Legalization of Settlements

 Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)
Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Monday the Israeli cabinet’s approval of measures that aim to deepen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the already limited powers of the Palestinian Authority.

The OIC said Israel’s “colonial settlement policy constitutes a war crime and a flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, foremost among which is Security Council Resolution 2334 and the legal opinion issued by the International Court of Justice.”

It renewed its call on the international community, particularly the Security Council, “to shoulder its responsibilities and take immediate action to put an end to all crimes and violations committed by Israel against the Palestinian people, their land, and their holy sites.”

The office of Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in a statement announced the decisions that would make it easier for Jewish settlers to force Palestinians to give up land, adding that “we will continue to bury the idea of a Palestinian state.”

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a statement called the decision “dangerous” and an “open Israeli attempt to legalize settlement expansion” and land confiscation. He called for the United States and UN Security Council to intervene immediately.

The decision was announced a few days before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington about Iran and other matters.

The measures announced Sunday include canceling a prohibition on sales of West Bank land to Israeli Jews, declassifying West Bank land registry records to ease land acquisition, transferring construction planning at religious and other sensitive sites in the volatile city of Hebron to Israeli authorities, and allowing Israeli enforcement of environmental and archaeological matters in Palestinian-administered areas.

The measures also would revive a committee that would allow the state of Israel to make “proactive” land purchases in the territory — “a step intended to guarantee land reserves for settlement for generations to come.”