The United Arab Emirates mediated an exchange of 206 prisoners between Russia and Ukraine on Saturday, noting it was the country's eighth such mediation.
As a result, the total number of prisoners exchanged between the two countries in these mediations reached 1,994.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked the two countries for their cooperation and response to the UAE's mediation efforts to make the prisoner exchange process a success despite the challenges of the current war conditions.
In a statement, the Ministry affirmed the UAE's commitment to continuing efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine, stressing its position of calling for diplomacy, dialogue, and de-escalation. The country seeks to support all initiatives that would mitigate the humanitarian repercussions resulting from the crisis, such as refugees and prisoners.
It is worth noting that the UAE's mediation efforts have succeeded in completing seven prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine since the beginning of this year, and in December 2022, it succeeded in exchanging two prisoners between the United States of America and the Russian Federation.
The UAE has conducted a new medical evacuation from Gaza, airlifting 119 patients and injured individuals, along with their family members, in coordination with the World Health Organisation.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, where several key decisions were approved.
The UAE has reaffirmed its solidarity with Qatar, strongly condemning the Israeli attack on Doha and reiterating its support in confronting all threats to its security and stability during an urgent debate of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to install battery-swapping stations for electric bikes across key locations in the emirate.
The UAE and Azerbaijan have taken a major step forward in their bilateral relations, announcing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a high-level meeting in Karabakh.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has directed Dubai Civil Defence to meet the highest global standards in community protection.