The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.
The two leaders discussed their strong bilateral ties and cooperation, with a particular focus on enhancing the comprehensive economic partnership between the two nations.
King Abdullah’s visit to the UAE capital is part of a broader brotherly trip to strengthen ties between the two countries.
During the meeting, the leaders reviewed key regional and international issues, especially the situation in Gaza and Lebanon.
They emphasised the urgent need for a ceasefire in both places, ensuring the protection of civilians in line with international humanitarian law, and delivering essential humanitarian aid to those affected.
Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah also reiterated their shared commitment to Lebanon's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressing solidarity with the Lebanese people.
They discussed efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East, which they warned could threaten the region’s stability, and underscored the importance of a lasting peace through a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In a swift and life-saving response, Dubai Police traffic patrols rescued a female driver whose cruise control malfunctioned on Sheikh Zayed Road, preventing what could have been a serious accident.
A critically injured Palestinian child has been airlifted from Gaza to the UAE for urgent medical treatment, as part of the country's ongoing humanitarian mission, Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
A landmark parliamentary session is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on Monday, as Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), hosts Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, for an official UAE–European session.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Group at the United Nations has reiterated its strong condemnation of the Israeli attacks on Iran and its nuclear facilities, warning of serious consequences for regional stability.