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His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, received His Excellency Fahad Al Kaabi, Ambassador of the UAE to the Lebanese Republic, at the Presidential Palace in Beirut.

The United Arab Emirates, in partnership with the Republic of Senegal, is intensifying preparations to host the “UN 2026 Water Conference”. This event represents a major milestone that goes beyond the traditional of hosting international conferences, embodying strategic transition toward leading “water diplomacy” and engineering sustainable solutions on the global stage. The conference centers on accelerating the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which ensures the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

His Excellency Fahad Al Kaabi presented his credentials as UAE Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic to His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, during an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Beirut.

The event saw the participation of Fahed Al Kaabi, Chargé d'affaires of the UAE Embassy in Lebanon, along with several cultural and artistic personnel.

The beneficiaries thanked the UAE government and people, as well as the foundation, for such a thoughtful humanitarian gesture.

United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Lebanon Dr. Hamad Saeed Al-Shamsi welcomed at the Embassy headquarters in Yarzeh, newly appointed Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon, Yasser Mohammed Alawi, who paid a courtesy visit. Talks between the pair touched on the most recent developments on the local and regional scenes, in addition to the best means to bolster brotherly relations between UAE and Egypt. The Shamsi Ambassador wished the new ambassador success in his diplomatic duties, stressing the importance of cooperation and coordination in the interest of the two brotherly countries. In turn, the Egyptian ambassador commended the depth of the UAE-Egyptian relations, their importance and their role, and praised the pioneering role that the UAE plays in the region.

President Michel Aoun received, at Baabda Palace, the ambassadors of Arab countries accredited to Lebanon, including United Arab Emirates Ambassador Dr. Hamad Saeed Al-Shamsi. During the meeting, current situation and recent developments were presented, especially the protests and mass demonstrations taking place on the Lebanese scene. The Lebanese President spoke, at length, about the circumstances that Lebanon is going through, the circumstances of the resignation of the government, and the ongoing contacts to form a government, displaying the dangers of the economic and monetary conditions in the country. Aoun asked for the support of all the brotherly Arab countries and the Arab brothers in order to get Lebanon out of this ordeal. After the meeting, the dean of the Arab diplomatic corps, Ambassador of Kuwait Abdel Aal Al-Qenaei, spoke, stressing the support of their countries to Lebanon in the circumstances it is going through, focusing on “the importance of forming a new government to keep pace with developments”.

The country's ambassador received Dr. Hamad Saeed Al-Shamsi this morning at the Embassy headquarters in Yarzeh, the Chinese ambassador to Lebanon, Wang Qianjian, and discussed with him various general situations and bilateral relations between the two countries.

United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Lebanon Dr. Hamad Saeed Al-Shamsi, recieved this morning at the embassy-Yarzeh, the United Nations Special Coordinator in Lebanon, Ján Kubiš. During the meeting, a number of issues related to the current situation in Lebanon and the region were discussed, in addition to the role the UAE plays in Lebanon to support the host community and assist refugees through clear and strategic programs and plans of action. Ambassador Al Shamsi pointed out that "the UAE supports infrastructure and development projects, it also focuses on marginalized and disadvantaged regions, especially the parties."

United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Lebanon, Dr. Hamad Saeed Al-Shamsi, honored on Thursday evening National News Agency Director, Mrs. Laure Sleiman Saab, during a dinner banquet hosted in her honor at his Yarzeh residence. The dinner was attended by Minister of State for Administrative Development, Dr. May Chidiac, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, MP Hadi Hobeich, Former Minister Sheikh Boutros Harb, Patron of the Maronite Bishop of the Diocese of Batroun, Munir Khairallah, Governor of Beirut Judge Ziyad Shbib, Head of the Central Inspection Authority Judge George Attia, Director General of the Ministry of Energy and Water Dr. Fadi Qameer, President of the Syndicate of Taxi Owners in Lebanon, Charles Abu Harb and a number of media, and social figures.

United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Lebanon Dr. Hamad Saeed Al-Shamsi welcomed at, Yarzeh residence, Member of the "Future" Parliamentary Bloc MP Dima Jamali , accompanied by the Executive Director of the National Network for the United Nations Charter, Dina Nasser Harakeh, and Mr. Hassan Younis, where the conference was scheduled to be held next month , which will discuss the importance of achieving sustainable development and the seven items to be achieved. During the meeting, Al-Shamsi praised the holding of such conferences and the need to expand their role. He explained that the “UAE vision 2021”, which came from the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, which focuses on the importance of developing the national economy to a model in which development depends on knowledge and innovation, to provide distinguished job opportunities for the children of the Emirates, Through it, it preserves natural and environmental resources and enhances the country's competitive position in global markets.