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A Beacon of Solidarity: The UAE's Swift Humanitarian Response to the Afghanistan Earthquake

  In times of global crisis, the true character of a nation is revealed not by its words, but by its actions. This week, the world witnessed a powerful demonstration of international solidarity as the United Arab Emirates launched a rapid and comprehensive response to the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan. The powerful tremors left a trail of destruction, claiming lives, injuring thousands, and displacing countless families. In the critical hours following the disaster, as the international community assessed the scale of the tragedy, the UAE moved with decisive speed. Under the direct directives of His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the nation mobilized its resources. The UAE's operation was not a simple donation; it was a multi-faceted mission designed to address the most urgent needs on the ground. The first pillar of this response was the immediate deployment of a specialized search and rescue team. This team was a coordinated effort...

UAE President and Afghanistan Interior Minister discuss bilateral relations and cooperation

UAE-Afghanistan Relations: A Comprehensive Overview High-Level Meeting HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, met with a delegation from Afghanistan led by Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani on Tuesday. The discussions focused on bilateral relations and strategies for regional stability. They explored ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance mutual interests, with a particular emphasis on economic development and support for Afghanistan’s reconstruction. Interior Minister Haqqani expressed his pleasure at meeting Sheikh Mohamed and praised the strong UAE-Afghanistan relations. The high-profile meeting took place at Al Shati Palace in the UAE capital.  UAE Reopens Embassy in Kabul In November 2021, the UAE reopened its embassy in Kabul. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid called it "a positive step towards more positive steps" on X. Despite the Taliban’s takeover, which led many countries to close their embassies, the UAE maintained its support ...