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 In a significant step towards regional cooperation, Iran’s Vice President and Head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to discuss strategies for addressing pressing environmental issues. The meeting, held at the invitation of the UAE, highlighted the shared commitment of both nations to combat challenges such as dust storms and desertification. Strengthening Bilateral Relations The leaders expressed satisfaction with the deepening ties between their countries, emphasizing the importance of collaboration on environmental issues. Ansari reaffirmed Iran's readiness to work closely with the UAE on addressing environmental challenges, stating, “Effective solutions require unified efforts and joint initiatives.” Sheikh Mohammed welcomed Iran's proposals and emphasized the urgency of addressing environmental concerns for the sake of future generations. He described regional cooperation in this area as...

 Syria’s newly-appointed leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Friday to discuss cooperative measures aimed at supporting the Syrian people during the country’s critical transitional phase. The conversation comes shortly after al-Sharaa, head of the opposition coalition "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" (HTS), took power following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad on December 8. The coalition's success ended over 13 years of civil war, a conflict that claimed more than 500,000 lives and displaced millions. Since his appointment, al-Sharaa has made rebuilding Syria’s fractured society and economy a priority while re-establishing ties with the international community. During the call, the UAE president expressed solidarity with Syria and pledged support for humanitarian and developmental initiatives to ease the suffering of the Syrian people. Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the UAE’s readiness to assist Syria in achieving stabili...

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has long espoused a philosophy of collective responsibility and providing care and assistance to others, rooted in the authentic values that the country follows to extend bridges of goodness. Under his leadership, the UAE has continued its journey of achievements, with a spirit of determination and perseverance that has made it a symbol of stability in the region. This commitment to collective responsibility and providing care and assistance to others was on display during His Highness' international official trips to France, Pakistan, and Qatar, where he focused on strengthening bilateral relations, promoting peace and stability, and enhancing cooperation in various fields. During his visit to France, His Highness emphasized the need for global collaboration in tackling pressing issues, such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. In Pakistan, h...