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Gulf Today
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
VIDEO: Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed visits Abu Dhabi Summer Sports events
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan made a surprise visit to the Abu Dhabi Summer Sports events at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on Friday. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed is keen to support community and sports initiatives that promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage the community to practice sports in an integrated and safe environment. Videos shared online showed the UAE President interacting with community members participating at the events. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed also took photographs with children participating in various sports activities. This visit confirms that sports are a national priority and a pillar of human development. Residents pose for a photograph with Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed. Now in its fourth year, the event is aligned with the UAE Year of Community, encouraging Abu Dhabi residents to lead healthy lifestyles and engage in physical activities within a fully air-conditioned and comfortable indoor environment during the summer months. The authorities said that Abu Dhabi Summer Sports serves as a vital platform that contributes to enhancing quality of life and promoting concepts of fitness and physical activity, calling on everyone to seize this opportunity to enjoy an active and joyful summer. The event features 12 sports: football, basketball, padel, running, badminton, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, cricket, chess, fitness, and an obstacle course.


Times of Oman
a day ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
UAE President, President of European Council discuss UAE-EU ties, regional developments
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Friday from Antonio Costa, President of the European Council. The call explored various aspects of cooperation between the UAE and the European Union and its member states, as well as ways to broaden these ties to deliver mutual benefits and progress. The two sides discussed ongoing negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the European Union, highlighting its importance in advancing relations and supporting joint development goals. UAE President and the President of the European Council reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern, with a particular focus on developments in the Middle East. They emphasised the urgent need for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to enable the delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of civilians. They also called for intensified international efforts to advance progress towards a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution. The two sides further underlined the vital importance of diplomacy and dialogue in resolving regional crises and safeguarding regional and global security and stability.


Zawya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
UAE, Iraqi Presidents discuss bilateral relations, regional developments in phone call
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Dr Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq. During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, with both sides underscoring the importance of promoting dialogue and diplomacy as a means to foster peace, safeguard regional security, and fulfil the aspirations of all for development and prosperity. The call also explored opportunities to further strengthen the close ties between the UAE and Iraq, in a way that advances progress and prosperity for both nations and their peoples. His Highness and the Iraqi President exchanged greetings on the occasion of the Hijri New Year, expressing their hopes that it brings peace, security, and stability to the region and the wider world.


Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
UAE, Iraqi Presidents discuss regional tensions, exchange Hijri New Year greetings
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Dr Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq. During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, with both sides underscoring the importance of promoting dialogue and diplomacy as a means to foster peace, safeguard regional security, and fulfil the aspirations of all for development and prosperity. The call also explored opportunities to further strengthen the close ties between the UAE and Iraq, in a way that advances progress and prosperity for both nations and their peoples. Hijri New Year, expressing their hopes that it brings peace, security, and stability to the region and the wider world.

Zawya
3 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Madagascar on Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Andry Rajoelina of the Republic of Madagascar on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Rajoelina and to Prime Minister Christian Ntsay on the occasion. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.