UAE president receives call from Syria’s new leader

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the leader of the new Syrian administration (Screengrab/WAM)
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Updated 19 January 2025
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UAE president receives call from Syria’s new leader

  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan affirmed that the UAE supports the Syrian people’s aspirations for security and peace

LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan received a call from Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the leader of the new Syrian administration, on Sunday.

During the call, both sides discussed ways to enhance relations between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.

Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the UAE’s unwavering support for Syria’s independence and sovereignty over its territory, the Emirates News Agency reported.

The UAE supports the Syrian people’s aspirations for security, peace, and a dignified life, he added.


Egypt’s prime minister heads to Washington for Trump Peace Council meeting

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. (REUTERS)
Updated 18 February 2026
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Egypt’s prime minister heads to Washington for Trump Peace Council meeting

  • Madbouly ​is ‌attending ‌on behalf of President Abdel ‌Fattah El-Sisi and is accompanied by ⁠Foreign ⁠Minister Badr Abdelatty

CAIRO: Egypt’s Prime ​Minister Mostafa Madbouly headed to Washington on Tuesday ‌to ‌participate ​in ‌the inaugural ⁠meeting ​of a “Peace ⁠Council” established by US President Donald ⁠Trump, the ‌cabinet ‌said.
Madbouly ​is ‌attending ‌on behalf of President Abdel ‌Fattah El-Sisi and is accompanied by ⁠Foreign ⁠Minister Badr Abdelatty.