UAE, Qatar rulers hold talks in Doha

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan meets with Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha. (WAM)
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and his delegation were welcomed by the Qatari ruler upon their arrival. (WAM)
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and his delegation were welcomed by the Qatari ruler upon their arrival. (WAM)
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Updated 05 December 2022
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UAE, Qatar rulers hold talks in Doha

  • Both leaders reiterated significance of boosting joint Gulf action to achieve people’s aspirations
  • The visit came in response to an invitation from the Qatari ruler

DUBAI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has departed Doha Monday after holding talks with Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani during an official visit.

He was seen off by his Qatari counterpart at the Amiri Terminal of Hamad International Airport, reported state news agency (WAM).
The leaders discussed bilateral ties and ways to enhance cooperation in economy, investment and trade to achieve mutual interests.
They reiterated the significance of boosting joint Gulf action to achieve people’s aspirations towards development, progress, and prosperity.
During the meeting, the two leaders also exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments of common interest.
The visit came in response to an invitation from the Qatari ruler, and builds on the existing brotherly relations between the two nations and their people, said WAM.
In a statement, the Qatari ruler said he hopes his Emirati counterpart’s visit would take the bilateral relations to new heights.
Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the ruler on Qatar’s successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup, which, he said, brought a sense of pride to the Arab region and the Gulf. He noted that this major success reflected the region’s ability to host international events.
The UAE president and his delegation were welcomed in an official ceremony upon landing in Doha.
The UAE was among the Arab countries invited for the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Doha, and was represented by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai


Syrian government foils Daesh plot to attack churches and New Year celebrations

Updated 02 January 2026
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Syrian government foils Daesh plot to attack churches and New Year celebrations

  • Bomber kills soldier in Aleppo, detonates explosives injuring 2 others

ALEPPO, DAMASCUS: The Syrian Interior Ministry announced on Thursday that it had thwarted a Daesh plot to carry out suicide attacks targeting New Year celebrations and churches, particularly in Aleppo.
The ministry said in a statement that, as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts and careful monitoring of Daesh cells in cooperation with partner agencies, it had received intelligence indicating plans for suicide attacks targeting New Year celebrations in several provinces, particularly Aleppo, with a focus on churches and civilian gathering areas.
The ministry added that it took preemptive measures, including reinforcing security around churches, deploying mobile and fixed patrols, and setting up checkpoints across the city.
During operations at a checkpoint in Aleppo’s Bab Al-Faraj district, security forces intercepted a suspected Daesh member who opened fire. One internal security soldier was killed, and the attacker detonated explosives, injuring two others.
Daesh recently increased its attacks in Syria, and was blamed for an attack last month in Palmyra that killed three Americans.
On Dec. 13, two US soldiers and an American civilian were killed in an attack Washington blamed on a lone Daesh gunman in Palmyra.
In retaliation, American forces struck scores of Daesh targets in Syria.
Syrian authorities have also carried out several operations against Daesh since then, saying on Dec. 25 they had killed a senior leader of the group.