Abdullah bin Zayed

Turkey says Iranian fire killed soldier on border as foreign ministers discuss US-Iran talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also held talks with his UAE counterpart, as Tehran works with mediators to end its war with the United States.

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Iranians make their way after crossing into Turkey at the Kapikoy Border Gate in the eastern Van province, Turkey, March 3, 2026.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) walks alongside United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan as they meet at the State Department in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2025.

'Terrorist blackmailers': UAE FM denounces Iranian regime, attacks on Gulf states

Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan responded to criticism from former French ambassador to the US, UN, and Israel, Gerard Araud, and stated that the UAE will "never be blackmailed by terrorists."

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The United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with leaders of the American Jewish Committee, February 5, 2026.

UAE hosts American Jewish Committee on sidelines of World Governments Summit

Participants discussed ways to enhance security and stability in the Middle East through dialogue and de-escalation, the ministry said.

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Israeli Opposition head, Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Lapid meets with president of UAE to discuss regional developments, hostage deal

Lapid reiterated a promise that his party would lend its 23 votes to any initiative aimed at bringing the hostages home.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Cyprus hosts Israeli President, UAE foreign minister, discusses regional stability

Several hundred people gathered outside the presidential palace to protest Herzog's visit, holding Palestinian flags and declaring Herzog 'not welcome.'

JANUARY 9, 2025ByREUTERS
Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the World Climate Action Summit during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in this handout picture released on December 1, 2023.

Yair Lapid snags meeting with Emirati FM as Netanyahu awaits UAE visit

"We promise to bring more agreements so that Lapid will have more people to take pictures with," Foreign Minister Eli Cohen wrote on Twitter.

AUGUST 8, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
Opposition head Yair Lapid meets with Emirati foreign minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on August 8, 2023

Ashkenazi tells Emirati FM of family story at Holocaust Memorial in Berlin

Ashkenazi and Bin Zayed were invited to Berlin by the German Foreign Ministry.

OCTOBER 6, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan meet with German's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas at the Berlin Holocaust Memorial, October 6, 2020

UAE-Israel deal-signing ceremony to be held Sept. 15 in Washington

Last week, Israel and the United Arab Emirates started discussions to open embassies in each other’s countries during a high-level government meeting in Abu Dhabi.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS, LAHAV HARKOV
L-R: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu