At the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, the UAE reaffirmed its full support for Qatar in the wake of the recent Israeli strike on Doha, calling the attack a blatant violation of international law and regional sovereignty.
The UAE emphasised that Qatar is not alone, and called on Arab and Islamic nations to speak with a united voice to demand change and uphold peace.
Leading the UAE delegation to the summit was His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.
In a strongly worded statement, the UAE condemned the September 9th bombardment of the Qatari capital as an act of brutal aggression.
The UAE added that the security of Gulf Cooperation Council member states is indivisible, and expressed full solidarity with Qatar’s leadership and people.
The country also warned that Israel’s continued military escalation and threats of annexing Palestinian land are fuelling instability and obstructing the path to peace.
It urged the UN Security Council and the international community to take a firm stand, saying failure to act will only deepen regional chaos and threaten global security.
The UAE's Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court) on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery and money laundering.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured the winners of the 'Erth Dubai Awards', recognising their contributions to preserving the emirate’s cultural and social heritage.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, to discuss regional developments and bilateral ties.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a nationwide programme of events to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, in collaboration with government and private sector partners.
The UAE’s transport and supply chain system continues to operate efficiently, affirmed Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, adding that it reflects the country's "high level of resilience in addressing regional challenges".