UAE, US Officials Discuss Efforts to Consolidate Gaza Ceasefire

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, during their visit to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday (WAM)
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, during their visit to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday (WAM)
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UAE, US Officials Discuss Efforts to Consolidate Gaza Ceasefire

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, during their visit to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday (WAM)
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, during their visit to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday (WAM)

The United Arab Emirates’ national security adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Wednesday discussed with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner developments related to the ceasefire in Gaza and efforts to consolidate it, Emirates News Agency, WAM, reported.

The meeting in Abu Dhabi comes after a visit by the two US officials to Israel.

WAM said the talks tackled efforts being made by the US to ensure the consolidation of the agreement reached within the framework of US President Donald Trump’s plan.

The Emirati national security adviser commended Trump’s efforts to end the war in Gaza and his commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, appreciating the significant roles played by Witkoff and Kushner.

The meeting also explored ways to enhance stability in the region and stressed the need to end the ongoing escalation, in order to strengthen opportunities for prosperity and sustainable development in the Middle East.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.