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Assistant Foreign Minister Meets High Commissioner for Refugees

HE Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with HE United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, on the sidelines of the 2nd Antalya Diplomacy Forum.During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the…

The UAE’s vote on human rights situation in Ukraine

Within the framework of the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on the situation in Ukraine, the UAE voted in favour of a resolution on the human rights situation in Ukraine. The resolution was adopted following a majority vote of …

UAE Announces USD 5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for Ukraine

The United Arab Emirates has announced USD 5 million in humanitarian assistance to benefit civilians impacted by the situation in Ukraine. The contribution is made to the United Nations’ Humanitarian Flash Appeal and the Regional Refugee Response Plan …

UAE participates in 49th session of UN Human Rights Council

The United Nations Human Rights Council is holding its 49th session from today until 1 April 2022 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. It will start with a high-level segment until 2 March, when dignitaries representing more than 130 member states will…

Civilians must not pay price for military escalation, GCC tells UN

New York, The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has expressed great concern about the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and urged all participants to protect civilians and work to resolve the crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.Speaking on behalf of th…

Interior Minister receives lawmaker

Manama, Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, received today member of the Representatives Council, Fatima Al Qatari, in the presence of Media and Security Culture Director General, Brigadier Mohammed bin Dainah. The Interio…

Iraq’s Top Court Rejects Appeal Contesting Election Results

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s top court on Monday rejected an appeal filed by Iran-backed factions contesting the results of country’s parliamentary elections held in October. The development marked another boost for an influential Shiite cleric who had been confir…