Ministry of Foreign

Bahrain condemns shooting in Qatif

Manama - Emirates Voice

Bahrain has strongly condemned the shooting in Masoura neighborhood, in Qatif in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the death of a resident and an infant and injury of others. In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deep condolences to the relatives of the two victims and its wishes of speedy recovery to the people who wereRead more

Qatar Strongly Condemns Pakistan Blast

Doha - Emirates Voice

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the suicide attack that took place in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province on Friday, killing and injuring dozens of people. In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm position rejecting violence and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations regardless of the motives or reasons. The statement expressed Qatar's condolencesRead more

Bahrain condemns DPRK's ballistic missile

Manama - Arab Today

Bahrain has strongly condemned the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s test-firing of a ballistic missile, affirming that such a move is highly provocative and a breach of relevant UN Security Council resolutions. "This reflects North Korea’s clear disregard of its commitments and indicates the country’s adamant non-response to international endeavors to maintain peace and stability," said the Ministry ofRead more

UAE Non-resident ambassador presents credentials to Bhutan's King

Thimphu - Arab Today

Dr. Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al Banna has presented his credentials to the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, as the UAE's non-resident ambassador to the state. Dr. Al Banna conveyed the greetings of the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,Read more

Egyptian nationals released in Ethiopia after being detained for months

Cairo - Arab Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs managed to free three Egyptian nationals who had been detained in Ethiopia for several months in the wake of the latest political unrest sweeping some parts of the country. Taha Mansour, Hany el Aqqad and Hassan Ramadan left Addis Ababa on Wednesday evening heading for Cairo without being convicted of any charges, said Spokesman forRead more

Palestine calls on UNSC to take action against Israeli aggression

Ramalah - Arab Today

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed on Monday that Israeli practices toward Amona outpost threatened the peace process, which required action on the part of the UN Security Council (UNSC). Such practices underline that the Israel is a state of settlers and settlements, said the ministry. As the Israeli Supreme Court ruled the eviction of Amona outpost, the right-wingRead more

UAE launches five-year foreign aid strategy

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation today launched a five-year plan for the country’s foreign aid strategy. Under the strategy, covering 2017-2021, the UAE will focus on three key pillars - women’s empowerment and protection, transport and urban infrastructure, and technical co-operation. The plan was launched under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan,Read more

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Intl Cooperation celebrates

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and representative missions in foreign countries on Wednesday celebrated the UAE Commemoration Day to honour the brave Emirati men who sacrificed their lives to defend their nation. The celebrations were held in line with the directives from President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to declare 30th November an annualRead more

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives credentials of ambassadors

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

Assistant Under-Secretary for Protocol Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Shehab Ahmed Mohammed Al Fahim, on Tuesday received the credentials of a number of non-resident ambassadors to the UAE. These included Mohamed Sad Ouro-Sama, Ambassador of Togo; Ambassador of Samoa, Faalavaau Perina Jacqueline; Ambassador of Estonia, Sander Soone; Ambassador of Niger; Amadou Sonrhai; Ambassador ofRead more

MFA official: JASTA law a great concern to nations opposed to erosion of sovereign immunity principle

Riyadh - Arab Today

An official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said that the enactment of the JASTA law by the US Congress “is of great concern to the community of nations that object to the erosion of the principle of sovereign immunity, which has governed international relations for hundreds of years.” A ministry source said the erosion of sovereign immunityRead more