Today: 19 September 2025
8 April 2022
1 min read

UAE backs new leadership council

The UAE welcomed the call by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Presidential Leadership Council to initiate negotiations with the Houthis…reports Asian Lite News

The UAE welcomed the decision by Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, President of Yemen, to form the Presidential Leadership Council to complete the implementation of the transitional phase and delegate full presidential powers in accordance with the constitution, the GCC Initiative, and its executive mechanism.

Moreover, the UAE expressed its hope that this step would contribute to reaching a comprehensive political solution between the Yemeni parties in order to achieve peace, stability, development, and prosperity for Yemen and its people.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) affirmed the UAE’s full support for the Presidential Leadership Council and its supporting bodies to enable it to carry out its tasks, end the Yemen crisis, achieve security and stability in Yemen, and realize the aspirations of the Yemeni people for development and prosperity.

ALSO READ: Yemen President hands powers to new council

The UAE welcomed the call by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Presidential Leadership Council to initiate negotiations with the Houthis under the auspices of the United Nations to reach a final and comprehensive political solution that includes a transitional period. Furthermore, the UAE underscored the pivotal role played by the Kingdom in achieving stability and security for Yemen.

The UAE also commended the continuous efforts made by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council to support peace and stability in Yemen and reach a comprehensive political solution between the Yemeni parties.

The UAE renewed its commitment to standing by the Yemeni people and supporting their ambitions and aspirations as part of efforts to contribute towards serving the interests of the region’s peoples.

Previous Story

Yemen President hands powers to new council

Next Story

Legacy of ‘Vision Pavilion’ will live on

Latest from -Top News

Gulf states ramp up joint defence

GCC unites after Israeli strike on Qatar, approving new joint defence measures, intelligence sharing, missile early warning, and upcoming air drills to safeguard Gulf stability and sovereignty. The Gulf Cooperation Council’s Joint

Sheikh Mohammed hails UAE work model

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid hails UAE’s federal governance as a global model, urging his team to deliver record-breaking success, enhance citizens’ wellbeing, and reinforce the nation’s global leadership. Dubai’s Museum of

India, UAE eye global projects

India and UAE step up partnership with third-country infrastructure ventures, a $100bn non-oil trade target, local currency trade, and collaboration in defence, aerospace, space, and technology. India and the United Arab Emirates

Saudi-Pak deal won’t dent India ties

Analysts emphasise that Saudi Arabia remains a key strategic and economic partner for India, with bilateral trade reaching $41.88 billion in FY 2024-25, far outpacing its $3–4 billion trade with Pakistan. India

EDGE unveils futuristic war tech

EDGE unveils next-generation UAVs, radars, electronic warfare, and non-lethal systems at Partner 2025, reinforcing UAE’s global defence innovation and expanding strategic reach into Europe. EDGE Group, a global leader in advanced technology
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UAE meets 37.4% of Japan’s crude oil needs in June

The Company’s H1 2023 revenue stood at a AED 38.9

Saudi to extend visas for Ukrainians in Kingdom

The decision was based on directives from King Salman…reports Asian