GCC Mourns the Passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

UAE President Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan walks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, unseen, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, to discuss bilateral relations. (AP/WAM)
UAE President Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan walks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, unseen, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, to discuss bilateral relations. (AP/WAM)
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GCC Mourns the Passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

UAE President Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan walks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, unseen, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, to discuss bilateral relations. (AP/WAM)
UAE President Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan walks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, unseen, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, to discuss bilateral relations. (AP/WAM)

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) mourned on Friday the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf offered the Council's condolences to the UAE ruling family, government and people.

He remarked that Sheikh Khalifa had dedicated his life to serving his people, country and Arab and Islamic nation.

He also recalled his role in supporting the GCC, "which has become a constant entity that respects the depth of fraternal relations that have bound the people of the Gulf throughout history."

"We have lost a Gulf, Arab and international leader and pioneer," he declared.



Afghan Prime Minister Receives MWL Secretary-General in Kabul

Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund and Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meet in Kabul. (SPA)
Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund and Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meet in Kabul. (SPA)
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Afghan Prime Minister Receives MWL Secretary-General in Kabul

Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund and Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meet in Kabul. (SPA)
Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund and Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meet in Kabul. (SPA)

Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund received on Tuesday Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa at the Gul Khana Palace at the presidential compound in Kabul.

They discussed several issues of mutual interest, emphasizing the importance of the role of Muslim scholars in addressing major and critical matters through effective dialogue to achieve tangible, positive outcomes.

Al-Issa arrived in Kabul on Monday on an official visit during which he will meet with senior government leaders and religious scholars.