Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, held meetings with a number of foreign ministers in Abu Dhabi, ahead of the Sir Bani Yas Forum.
During the meeting with Josep Borrell, Vice-President of the European Commission, Sheikh Abdullah discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two sides, and looked into a number of issues of mutual concern, such as the energy file.
He also held talks with Dr. Fuad Hussein, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq; Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan; Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canda; Ignazio Cassis, President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Greek Minister for Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias.
The ministers looked at ways to strengthening ties and exchanged views on the latest developments at the regional and international levels.
Four Dubai Metro stations remain closed following extreme weather conditions the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed. Passengers are being urged to check for regular updates to the public transport network.
Ajman witnessed a seven per cent increase in tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a three per cent rise in occupancy rates and a nine per cent growth in visitor numbers compared to the same period in 2023.
The Sharjah Petroleum Council (SPC), a Government of Sharjah undertaking, has announced the discovery of new gas reserves in Al Hadiba field, located north of the Al Sajaa Industrial Area in Sharjah.
The President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received condolences from regional leaders on the death of his uncle, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.