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UAE Names Al-Jaber to Head COP28 Climate Talks

Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
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UAE Names Al-Jaber to Head COP28 Climate Talks

Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.

The head of the United Arab Emirates' national oil company was named Thursday as president of this year's COP28 climate talks.

Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), will be the first CEO to take the role at the UN summit, the official WAM news agency reported.

"I sincerely believe that climate action today is an immense economic opportunity for investment in sustainable growth," he was quoted as saying, promising a "pragmatic" approach.

Al Jaber, the UAE's minister of industry, is also the Gulf state's special envoy for climate change and has taken part in more than 10 COP meetings.

He is CEO of Masdar, the UAE's renewable energy company, and has "played a key role in shaping the country's clean energy path", the statement said.

The UAE will host the COP28 climate talks in Dubai in November and December.

More than 70 thousand participants are expected to take part in the conference, including heads of state, government officials, international industry leaders, and private sector representatives.

They will discuss the issue of climate change, and review innovative solutions that support multilateral cooperation and climate diplomacy.

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Bahrain Summons Iraqi Charge d'affaires over Drone Attacks Launched from Iraq

Bahrain Flag (Reuters)
Bahrain Flag (Reuters)
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Bahrain Summons Iraqi Charge d'affaires over Drone Attacks Launched from Iraq

Bahrain Flag (Reuters)
Bahrain Flag (Reuters)

Bahrain summoned Iraq's chargé d'affaires in Manama on Monday to protest against what it called ongoing drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory against the kingdom and other Gulf Cooperation Council states, the foreign ministry said.

Bahrain delivered a formal note of protest and urged Iraq to address the threats urgently and responsibly, adding that the kingdom reserved the right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and stability.

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Saudi FM Discusses US-Iran Talks in Call with Iranian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)
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Saudi FM Discusses US-Iran Talks in Call with Iranian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call Monday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi, SPA reported.

During the call, they discussed the latest developments following the peace negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.

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Makkah Entry Permit Requirement Comes into Effect for Residents

Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)
Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)
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Makkah Entry Permit Requirement Comes into Effect for Residents

Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)
Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Public Security announced that the Hajj regulations and entry procedures for Makkah took effect on Monday, April 13, requiring residents wishing to enter the city to obtain permits from the relevant authorities. Residents without valid entry permits will be denied access to Makkah.

Public Security stated that the measures apply to residents who do not possess a permit issued by the relevant authorities to work in the Holy Sites, a Makkah-issued residency ID, or a valid Hajj permit.

It added that entry permits for residents working during the Hajj season are issued electronically via the Absher Individuals platform and the Muqeem portal, through technical integration with the unified digital platform for issuing Hajj permits, “Tasreeh.”