His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with world leaders on the second day of the World Governments Summit.
Sheikh Mohammed held talks with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov and Maldives's president Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
The meetings highlighted the importance of the close relationships between the UAE and the two nations. Zhaparov praised the long-standing friendship between the UAE and their mutual dedication to enhancing these ties further, and also applauded the UAE’s remarkable progress and development.
The meeting also addressed ways of further advance cooperation between the UAE and Kyrgyzstan as well as several topics being discussed at the current World Governments Summit. They highlighted the summit’s vital role in shaping future governments, enhancing agility, efficiency and proactivity in the face of developmental and economic changes and optimising investments for a better future.
Dr. Mohamed Muizzu highlighted the importance of the Maldives' participation in the World Governments Summit and its role in fostering closer ties between the UAE and the Maldives across various economic and political spheres.
Sheikh Mohammed also attended an address by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the World Governments Summit.
The three-day event is bringing together heads of state and more than 85 international and regional organisations and global institutions.
The UAE has strongly condemned recent attacks by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and allied armed groups against Ethiopian federal forces, as well as the seizure of airports in the Tigray region and the escalation of fighting in the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions.
The UAE is launching a nationwide initiative to help families support children's learning, development and wellbeing during their most important early years.
A total of 17 tanks were seized for the illegal disposal of harmful materials during the first half of the year, Dubai Police announced on Friday, adding that 18 suspects were detained.
As many as 2,395 violations in unauthorised construction and illegal occupancy in residential areas have been recorded in the first half of 2026, Dubai Municipality announced, adding that strict action has been taken against 466 cases.
Flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE have been suspended until further notice, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has looked at strengthening international humanitarian response during talks with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in New York.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, has offered his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.