The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence.
During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the President congratulated Sheikh Hamdan on his recent appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, wishing him success in serving his people and country.
Discussions also covered several issues concerning national affairs and the wellbeing of UAE citizens.
The meeting was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, as well as His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser.
Sheikh Hamdan expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in him by the UAE's leaders.
He pledged to uphold the legacy of the country's founders and stressed his committment to enhancing the nation's stature, continuing its developmental journey and fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
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Emirates Airline has set up an airbridge with Dubai Humanitarian to transport urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has outlined the route map for Dubai Metro's Blue Line that will connect 14 stations, of which five will be elevated, four underground, two "future elevated" and one underground interchange.
The UAE has inaugurated the Emirates Medical Centre in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, that aims to support the health sector across the territory by delivering urgent medical care.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has started his official visit to Cyprus with a reception ceremony held by President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.
Several parts of the UAE have been hit with rainfall of varying intensities on Sunday morning, with the Dubai Police issuing public safety messages via SMS to urge residents to exercise caution.
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist shooting at a Jewish gathering in Australia's Bondi Beach that left at least 12 people dead and around 30 more wounded.
The UAE has condemned the shooting incident at Brown University in the state of Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the US Ivy League school.