Abu Dhabi: Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), strongly condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the missile attack launched by Iran against the territory of the State of Qatar. He affirmed that this aggression constitutes a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a direct threat to the security of all GCC member states. He reiterated that the security of GCC states is indivisible and that the Council stands united with Qatar in facing any threat to its security and territorial integrity. According to Emirates News Agency, AlBudaiwi stated: “At a time when Qatar and the

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has vehemently condemned the targeting of Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, labeling it a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace. This incident is deemed a clear breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE has expressed its complete rejection of any attacks that could jeopardize Qatar’s security and safety, emphasizing that such actions pose a threat to regional stability. In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) declared the UAE’s full solidarity with Qatar and reiterated its commitment

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted a delegation of legislative council leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in Abu Dhabi. The delegation was led by Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council, and included Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC. According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation comprised Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh, Speaker of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia; Sheikh Khalid bin Hilal bin Nasser Al Maawali, Speaker of the Shura Council of Oman; Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam,

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in discussions with Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, focusing on bilateral cooperation and regional developments. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting took place in Abu Dhabi, where Sheikh Abdullah welcomed Metsola’s visit. They explored avenues to strengthen relations at various levels to serve mutual interests. Highlighting the evolving ties, Sheikh Abdullah noted the recent launch of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations between the UAE and the EU as a sign of mutual commitment to prosperous cooperation across multiple

Doha: The Kingdom of Morocco today strongly condemned the missile attack that targeted the sovereignty and airspace of the State of Qatar. In a show of support, Morocco has expressed its complete solidarity with Qatar, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the security and welfare of the Qatari citizens. According to Emirates News Agency, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement affirming Morocco’s unwavering support for Qatar amidst the current tensions. The statement highlighted Morocco’s commitment to standing with Qatar against any threats that may jeopardize its stability and the safety of its people.

Ottawa: The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, hosted H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his visit to Canada from June 19 to 20, 2025. The visit reinforced the shared commitment of Canada and the UAE to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors including trade, investment, innovation, and regional peace and security. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, to discuss the growing ties between the two nations. On behalf of

Chios: Firefighters were battling large fires on the Greek island of Chios on Sunday, with local authorities saying 11 firefighting planes and helicopters had been deployed to contain the blaze. Greek public radio station ERT reported that 16 villages had to be evacuated due to heavy smoke. According to Emirates News Agency, a large reception and registration camp for migrants was also evacuated. A total of 629 refugees were brought to safety and will remain in a sports hall for as long as necessary, the Ministry of Migration and Asylum said. The national weather service stated that the smoke was

Sharjah: Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC), commended the results of the second session of the 11th legislative term, which wrapped up two days ago. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Nuaimi highlighted that this term was one of the most active in the council’s history, noting the significant number of laws discussed, parliamentary questions raised during sessions, and the increased visits by council members to government departments and institutions throughout the emirate, leading to greater institutional engagement. Al Nuaimi noted that the second session witnessed 17 council meetings, compared to 12 in the