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Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, addressed the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Ministerial Meeting, reinforcing the United Arab Emirates’ role as a leading partner for the sustainable development and climate resilience of island nations.
Sat 17/1/2026
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UAE Reaffirms Commitment to SIDS at IRENA Ministerial Meeting

Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, addressed the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Ministerial Meeting, reinforcing the United Arab Emirates’ role as a leading partner for the sustainable development and climate resilience of island nations.

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Her Excellency Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, welcomed the announcement of the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan, as well as the formal establishment of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a temporary transitional body established pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
Sat 17/1/2026
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UAE Welcomes Announcement of the Launch of Second Phase of Peace Plan and Formation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza

Her Excellency Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, welcomed the announcement of the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan, as well as the formal establishment of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a temporary transitional body established pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission, the latest developments in the Middle East
Fri 16/1/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed, Kaja Kallas discuss regional developments by phone

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission, the latest developments in the Middle East

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The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack carried out by an armed group in southern Chad, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of members of the Chadian armed forces.
Fri 16/1/2026
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UAE Condemns Attack Targeting Armed Forces in Chad

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack carried out by an armed group in southern Chad, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of members of the Chadian armed forces.

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Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, concluded an official visit to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Ecuador as part of her South America tour, reflecting continued efforts to deepen cooperation and further strengthen the UAE's partnerships with both countries.
Fri 16/1/2026
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H.E. Reem Al Hashimy Concludes Official Visit to Ecuador and Guyana as Part of Latin America Tour

Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, concluded an official visit to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Ecuador as part of her South America tour, reflecting continued efforts to deepen cooperation and further strengthen the UAE's partnerships with both countries.

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Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, delivered a keynote address at the annual Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Forum.
Fri 16/1/2026
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Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi Delivers Keynote Address at the 2026 Youth 4 Sustainability Forum

Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, delivered a keynote address at the annual Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Forum.

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The United Arab Emirates advanced its global water diplomacy efforts during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 with a series of high-level engagements led by His Excellency Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability.
Fri 16/1/2026
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MoFA Advances Global Water Action and Partnerships During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026

The United Arab Emirates advanced its global water diplomacy efforts during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 with a series of high-level engagements led by His Excellency Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability.

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed strengthening bilateral relations in a phone call with Yvan Gil Pinto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Fri 16/1/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed, Venezuelan FM discuss strengthening bilateral relations

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed strengthening bilateral relations in a phone call with Yvan Gil Pinto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed strengthening bilateral relations between the UAE and the Republic of Argentina during a phone call with Pablo Quirno, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina.
Fri 16/1/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed, Argentine FM discuss strengthening bilateral ties

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed strengthening bilateral relations between the UAE and the Republic of Argentina during a phone call with Pablo Quirno, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina.

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Geneva — The United Arab Emirates has provided USD 1.5 million in Voluntaryfinancial contributions to support the activities and programs of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Thu 15/1/2026
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UAE Provides USD 1.5 Million in Voluntary Contributions to OHCHR to Support UN Human Rights Programs

Geneva — The United Arab Emirates has provided USD 1.5 million in Voluntaryfinancial contributions to support the activities and programs of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

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H.E. Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) office in Dubai, has received the consular credentials of H.E. Zerihun Megersa Jima, the Consul General of the Republic of Ethiopia in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, during an official meeting held at MoFA’s Dubai Office.
Thu 15/1/2026
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Director of MoFA’s Dubai Office receives credentials of Consul General of the Republic of Ethiopia

H.E. Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) office in Dubai, has received the consular credentials of H.E. Zerihun Megersa Jima, the Consul General of the Republic of Ethiopia in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, during an official meeting held at MoFA’s Dubai Office.

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First-Class Order of Independence on His Excellency Abdulaziz Okulov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the UAE, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as ambassador to the country.
Thu 15/1/2026
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UAE President Confers First-Class Order of Independence on Ambassador of Uzbekistan

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First-Class Order of Independence on His Excellency Abdulaziz Okulov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the UAE, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as ambassador to the country.

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The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Thailand following the accident involving the collapse of a crane onto a train in the north of Thailand, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
Wed 14/1/2026
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UAE Expresses Solidarity with Thailand and Conveys Condolences over Victims of Train Accident

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Thailand following the accident involving the collapse of a crane onto a train in the north of Thailand, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.

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His Excellency Saleh Ahmad Al Suwaidi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Kingdom of Spain to His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain, during an official ceremony in Madrid.
Wed 14/1/2026
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UAE Ambassador Presents Credentials to King of Spain

His Excellency Saleh Ahmad Al Suwaidi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Kingdom of Spain to His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain, during an official ceremony in Madrid.

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in Abu Dhabi.
Wed 14/1/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed, Turkish Foreign Minister discuss bilateral strategic relations

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in Abu Dhabi.

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His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the fifth Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Initiatives and Peace Efforts in Sudan, which took place in Cairo.
Wed 14/1/2026
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Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Participates in Fifth Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Initiatives and Peace Efforts in Sudan

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the fifth Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Initiatives and Peace Efforts in Sudan, which took place in Cairo.

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Tue 13/1/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed meets Uzbek Deputy PM on sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

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His Excellency Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, received Her Excellency Maka Botchorishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Georgia.
Tue 13/1/2026
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Al Hajeri Receives Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

His Excellency Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, received Her Excellency Maka Botchorishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Georgia.

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His Excellency Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, welcomed Her Excellency Maria Theresa Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, and her accompanying delegation during their visit to the UAE to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Tue 13/1/2026
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Al Hajeri Receives Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines

His Excellency Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, welcomed Her Excellency Maria Theresa Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, and her accompanying delegation during their visit to the UAE to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the sidelines of his participation as part of his country’s delegation at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Tue 13/1/2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed, South African Minister of International Relations & Cooperation discuss enhancing ties

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the sidelines of his participation as part of his country’s delegation at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

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