Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Muoammar al-Eryani welcomed the firm action announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury today, which imposes new sanctions on a funding and smuggling network associated with the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia.
The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 55,297, with 128,426 injured, the Ministry of Health in afflicted Palestinian enclave said. The majority of the victims are women and children.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to increase tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which will increase pressure on steel producers worldwide and threaten to escalate his trade war.
Portugal claimed its second UEFA Nations League title after defeating Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw after extra time. The match, held in Munich, Germany, saw both teams create scoring opportunities, but it was Portugal's precision in the penalty shootout that ultimately secured the victory.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince receives Yemen's Parliament Speaker
[15/07/2019 06:24]
ABU DHABI-SABA
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, received the Speaker of the Yemeni Parliament Sheikh Sultan Al-Barakani here today. Al-Barakani praised Emirati leaders, at the forerun of whom is His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, for their rush to the rescue of the Yemeni people from the coup militias and provision of military as well as political, economic and humanitarian support to Yemen.
He hailed the sacrifices of the UAE with Saudi Arabia in defending Yemen which resembles a gate to the region.
For his part, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed said: "Maintaining the security and stability of Yemen and supporting its brotherly people and supporting them in various circumstances is one of the firm principles of the UAE since the era of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan."
He pointed out that Yemen is of strategic importance for the Arab security. He stressed the UAE's desire for peace to prevail on all Yemeni soil and for the government institutions to return to function in an atmosphere of security and stability. He stressed that the historic brotherly ties between the two countries push the UAE towards completing efforts to restore security and stability in Yemen.
The two sides stressed the imperative of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries based on the principles of brotherhood and shared destiny.
They reviewed the prospects of achieving peace in Yemen based on the three terms of reference, including the UN Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2216.
They also recounted the Houthi militia's obstacles put in the way of implementing the peace deals, foremost of which is the Stockholm Agreement of December.