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The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi airspace, which were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace.
Mon 18/5/2026
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UAE Condemns Drone Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi airspace, which were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace.

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The United Arab Emirates participated in a high-level meeting with the United Kingdom in London to strengthen cooperation under the UAE-UK Partnership to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows. Held at the headquarters of the Foreign
Mon 18/5/2026
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H.E. Saeed Al Hajeri Meets MP and UK Minister of State for Security to Discuss Strengthening Partnership to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows

The United Arab Emirates participated in a high-level meeting with the United Kingdom in London to strengthen cooperation under the UAE-UK Partnership to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows. Held at the headquarters of the Foreign

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
Mon 18/5/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed meets UK Foreign Secretary, discusses strategic ties, regional developments

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.

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The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked terrorist attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region, carried out by a drone that entered the country’s territory from the western border direction
Sun 17/5/2026
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UAE Condemns Terrorist Targeting of Barakah Plant Perimeter

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked terrorist attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region, carried out by a drone that entered the country’s territory from the western border direction

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Sun 17/5/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone call with IAEA Director-General, strongly condemns unprovoked terrorist attack that caused fire outside Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during phone calls with a number of foreign ministers of brotherly countries the repercussions of the terrorist attack
Sun 17/5/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone calls with several Arab foreign ministers to discuss repercussions of terrorist attack on Barakah Plant perimeter

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during phone calls with a number of foreign ministers of brotherly countries the repercussions of the terrorist attack

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London– Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, met with Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO),
Sat 16/5/2026
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Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh Meets IMO Secretary-General to Address Maritime Security Threats in Strait of Hormuz

London– Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, met with Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO),

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Iruthisham Adam to congratulate her on her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives.
Sat 16/5/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates Maldives Foreign Minister by phone, discusses bilateral ties

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Iruthisham Adam to congratulate her on her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives.

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The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its steadfast approach to supporting regional security and stability, in coordination with regional and international partners, reflecting its firm commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability and protecting the peoples of the region from the repercussions of conflicts.
Sat 16/5/2026
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UAE Reaffirms Firm Commitment to Protecting Its Sovereignty and Supporting Regional Security and Stability

The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its steadfast approach to supporting regional security and stability, in coordination with regional and international partners, reflecting its firm commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability and protecting the peoples of the region from the repercussions of conflicts.

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The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened its a briefing, attended by over 150 representatives from the diplomatic community in the UAE, including more than 76 Foreign Ambassadors in the UAE and 8 representatives of international organizations, as part of preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference, which is set to take place in Abu Dhabi at the end of this year.
Fri 15/5/2026
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UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Convenes Foreign Ambassadors & international organization Briefing Ahead of 2026 UN Water Conference

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened its a briefing, attended by over 150 representatives from the diplomatic community in the UAE, including more than 76 Foreign Ambassadors in the UAE and 8 representatives of international organizations, as part of preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference, which is set to take place in Abu Dhabi at the end of this year.

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His Excellency Mohammed Ismail Al Sahlawi, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the European Union, met with His Excellency Theo Franken, Minister of Defence, in charge of Foreign Trade for the Kingdom of Belgium.
Fri 15/5/2026
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UAE Ambassador Meets Belgian Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade

His Excellency Mohammed Ismail Al Sahlawi, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the European Union, met with His Excellency Theo Franken, Minister of Defence, in charge of Foreign Trade for the Kingdom of Belgium.

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The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 205 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 7,101.
Fri 15/5/2026
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Latest UAE Mediation Efforts Succeed in Exchange of 410 Captives Between Russia and Ukraine

The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 205 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 7,101.

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during his meeting in London with Nigel Farage, Member of the British Parliament, the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in a manner that serves mutual interests.
Fri 15/5/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed, British MP discuss strategic UAE-UK relations

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during his meeting in London with Nigel Farage, Member of the British Parliament, the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in a manner that serves mutual interests.

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His Excellency Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which was held in New Delhi, Republic of India.
Fri 15/5/2026
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UAE Affirms Steadfast Position and Refutes Iranian Allegations in BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

His Excellency Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which was held in New Delhi, Republic of India.

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Jonathan Powell, UK National Security Adviser, in London.
Fri 15/5/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed, UK National Security Adviser review overall regional developments

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Jonathan Powell, UK National Security Adviser, in London.

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The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kazakhstan convened the fourth session of the UAE-Kazakhstan Joint Consular Committee in the Kazakh capital, Astana, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the consular field and further enhance mechanisms for delivering consular services to citizens of both friendly countries
Fri 15/5/2026
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The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold the Fourth Session of the Joint Consular Committee

The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kazakhstan convened the fourth session of the UAE-Kazakhstan Joint Consular Committee in the Kazakh capital, Astana, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the consular field and further enhance mechanisms for delivering consular services to citizens of both friendly countries

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The United Arab Emirates denies reports circulating regarding an alleged visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UAE, or receiving any Israeli military delegation in the country.
Thu 14/5/2026
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UAE Denies Reports Regarding Visit by Israeli Prime Minister or Receiving Any Israeli Military Delegation

The United Arab Emirates denies reports circulating regarding an alleged visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UAE, or receiving any Israeli military delegation in the country.

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Mr. Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Dubai Office, received the consular credentials of H.E. Elie Arab, Consul General of the Lebanese Republic in Dubai.
Thu 14/5/2026
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MoFA receives credentials of the Consul General of the Lebanese Republic

Mr. Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Dubai Office, received the consular credentials of H.E. Elie Arab, Consul General of the Lebanese Republic in Dubai.

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with David Lammy, the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice.
Thu 14/5/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed meets with British Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with David Lammy, the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice.

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The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of India following the storm that swept through Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage.
Thu 14/5/2026
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UAE Expresses Solidarity with India and Conveys Condolences over Storm Victims

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of India following the storm that swept through Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage.

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