UAE to fund over $27m to establish new children’s hospital in Kosovo

UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti discussed bilateral relations. (WAM/Wikipedia)
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Updated 08 July 2023
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UAE to fund over $27m to establish new children’s hospital in Kosovo

LONDON: UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held a phone call with the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, state news agency WAM reported on Saturday.
During the phone call, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them across various domains in order to achieve the mutual interests of the two countries.
Sheikh Abdullah informed Kurti of the directives of President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed to contribute 25 million euros ($27.4 million) to establish a new hospital for children in Kosovo.

Kurti expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the UAE for the generous initiative that enhances the quality of life for the children of Kosovo, WAM said.
The top officials reviewed the outcomes of Shiekh Abdullah’s working visit to Kosovo last April and its role in enhancing cooperation between the two countries to serve their development goals.
Sheikh Abdullah underscored the UAE-Kosovo distinguished bilateral relations and the two countries’ keenness to enhance joint cooperation in all sectors.


Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy

Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all moral values.
Updated 22 January 2026
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Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy

  • Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice

RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen condemned on Wednesday an attack that targeted the convoy of a senior commander.
The attack in the Jaoula area of ​​Lahj governorate targeted vehicles under the command of Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri, who heads the second division of the Giants Forces.
Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said there were numerous deaths injuries and called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all human and moral values.”
He said the coalition, which includes Saudi Arabia, will continue coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure the security of citizens and maintain stability, Saudi Press Agency reported.
He called for people to work with the Yemeni government and military authorities to confront any sabotage attempts or terrorist operations targeting the security and stability of liberated governorates.
Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice.