Post by : Omar Nasser
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His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court of the UAE, arrived in Riyadh to lead the UAE delegation at the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit. The summit, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will focus on addressing the latest developments in the region.
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Sheikh Mansour's visit to Riyadh comes on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reflecting the UAE's commitment to supporting regional cooperation and discussing critical issues facing the Arab and Islamic worlds. The summit will bring together leaders to foster unity and address shared challenges, with a particular emphasis on regional security and stability.
The UAE delegation accompanying Sheikh Mansour includes prominent figures from various government sectors. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, will participate alongside Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice; and Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, are also part of the delegation.
Upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport, Sheikh Mansour and his delegation were warmly received by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Riyadh Region, along with a number of senior Saudi officials. This marks a continuation of the strong bilateral ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, particularly in matters of regional diplomacy and collective security.
The summit is expected to foster deeper discussions on the political, economic, and security challenges facing the Arab and Islamic regions, and reinforce the UAE’s pivotal role in these crucial dialogues.
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