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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received senior officials from Egypt and Jordan in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
During a meeting with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Sheikh Abdullah discussed regional and international issues and the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly in the Gaza Strip, state news agency Wam reported.
The pair also addressed the importance of reviving the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, working towards the resolution of the conflict, and securing the release of all hostages. They also reviewed ways to strengthen the humanitarian response to the situation in the enclave with a focus on delivering humanitarian aid.
Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the deep-rooted ties between the UAE and Egypt, with both sides affirming their commitment to working together on dealing with crises and challenges facing the region.
The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs also met Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan, in the capital. They discussed developments in the region and ways to strengthen stability.
It came as French President Emmanuel Macron called for the rapid resumption of aid deliveries to Gaza during a visit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to the city of Al Arish.
The French and Egyptian leaders toured storage sites for humanitarian aid intended for Gaza, which has been a been under an Israeli blockade since March 2, and also visited Palestinians injured in the war who are being treated in hospitals in North Sinai city.
Mr Macron called for “the resumption of humanitarian aid as quickly as possible”, saying the situation in Gaza was “intolerable”.
The trip to Al Arish, about 40 kilometres from the Rafah crossing used for aid deliveries into Gaza, came at the conclusion of Mr Macron's two-day visit to Egypt.
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Director: Matty Brown
Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea
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GAC GS8 Specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm
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Producer: Maddock Films, Jio Movies
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The flights
There are various ways of getting to the southern Serengeti in Tanzania from the UAE. The exact route and airstrip depends on your overall trip itinerary and which camp you’re staying at.
Flydubai flies direct from Dubai to Kilimanjaro International Airport from Dh1,350 return, including taxes; this can be followed by a short flight from Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti with Coastal Aviation from about US$700 (Dh2,500) return, including taxes. Kenya Airways, Emirates and Etihad offer flights via Nairobi or Dar es Salaam.
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Transmission: 10-speed auto
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Director: Scott Cooper
Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young, Jeremy Strong
Rating: 4/5
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Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
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- Trench Town Rock: Jamaican-style curry goat served in a pastry basket with a carrot and potato garnish
- Rock Steady Jerk Chicken: chicken marinated for 24 hours and slow-cooked on the grill
- Mento Oxtail: flavoured oxtail stewed for five hours with herbs
- Ackee and salt fish: the national dish of Jamaica makes for a hearty breakfast
- Jamaican porridge: another breakfast favourite, can be made with peanut, cornmeal, banana and plantain
- Jamaican beef patty: a pastry with ground beef filling
- Hellshire Pon di Beach: Fresh fish with pickles
- Out of Many: traditional sweet potato pudding
Who are the Soroptimists?
The first Soroptimists club was founded in Oakland, California in 1921. The name comes from the Latin word soror which means sister, combined with optima, meaning the best.
The organisation said its name is best interpreted as ‘the best for women’.
Since then the group has grown exponentially around the world and is officially affiliated with the United Nations. The organisation also counts Queen Mathilde of Belgium among its ranks.
