Jordan king, UAE president discuss economic and development cooperation

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Abu Dhabi. (Petra)
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Updated 25 November 2022
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Jordan king, UAE president discuss economic and development cooperation

DUBAI: Jordan’s King Abdullah II King Abdullah on Thursday met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, during an official visit, state news agency Petra reported.

“King Abdullah and Sheikh Mohammed stressed the deep-rooted ties between the two peoples and countries, as well as keenness to solidify them further across all sectors,” the statement said.

During the meeting, held at Al-Shati Palace, the two sides stressed the importance of expanding economic and development cooperation, and discussed a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern.

“The two leaders reviewed existing areas of partnership and explored opportunities to develop ties further, especially in the areas of development and the economy,” the Emirati state agency WAM reiterated.

King Abdullah later on Thursday left the UAE and was seen off by Sheikh Mohammed.


50,000 perform Ramadan Taraweeh prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Updated 23 February 2026
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50,000 perform Ramadan Taraweeh prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque

  • Worshippers gather amid heightened tensions in occupied West Bank
  • Hundreds of Jerusalemites ordered not to enter mosque during holy month

LONDON: About 50,000 Palestinian worshippers performed the Isha and Ramadan Taraweeh prayers on Sunday evening at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the walled city of occupied East Jerusalem.

The crowds gathered despite Israeli military checkpoints and strict identity checks at the mosque’s gates, according to the Jerusalem Governorate.

Palestinians are observing the Muslim holy month, which began on Wednesday, amid heightened tensions in the occupied West Bank, including attacks by settlers and raids and arrests by the Israeli army.

More than 300 Jerusalemites recently received Israeli orders prohibiting their entry to Al-Aqsa during Ramadan, the Wafa news agency reported.

Israeli forces have increased their military presence in Jerusalem and restricted access to the mosque for children under 12, men over 55 and women over 50.

Since Wednesday, thousands of Palestinians have lined up to pass through military checkpoints, including at Qalandiya and Bethlehem, in the hope of attending prayers at Al-Aqsa.