UAE Delegation Arrives for Emergency Arab Summit in Cairo
His Highness Sheik Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, leads the UAE delegation at the Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo. He represents President His Highness Sheik Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at this vital meeting that focuses on the Palestinian issue and Gaza developments.
The UAE’s high-level delegation has several key officials. Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi serves as the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security. The team also includes Dr. Anwar Gargash, the UAE President’s Diplomatic Adviser, and Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the Minister of State for International Cooperation. Egypt hosts this summit on March 4, 2025, bringing together Arab state leaders, heads of governments and representatives from regional and international organizations.
Sheik Mansour Arrives in Cairo with Powerful Delegation
His Highness Sheik Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the UAE delegation to Cairo on Tuesday for the Extraordinary Arab Summit. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called the summit to discuss the latest developments in Gaza and find solutions for the Palestinian cause.
Several distinguished officials joined the UAE delegation, showing the nation’s steadfast dedication to regional diplomacy. The core team features Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security, and Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President. Sheik Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan and Khalifa bin Shaheen Khalifa Al Marar serve as Ministers of State, while Lana Nusseibeh is the Assistant Minister for Political Affairs.
The summit focuses on Egypt’s complete plan to rebuild Gaza, with an estimated cost of AED 194.61 billion. Palestinians will receive essential support that helps them stay in their homeland. UN assessments reveal extensive damage in Gaza – about 70% of all structures are damaged or destroyed, including more than 245,000 homes.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonios Guterres attended this prominent gathering. Egypt’s proposed framework starts with vital de-mining operations and setting up temporary housing. The next phase moves toward rebuilding essential infrastructure.
The summit ends with creating an administrative committee of independent Palestinian technocrats. This committee will handle humanitarian aid distribution and Gaza’s temporary management until the Palestinian Authority returns. UAE’s involvement shows its unwavering support for Palestinian rights and promotes regional stability through diplomatic channels.
UAE Strengthens Regional Diplomatic Ties
The diplomatic bond between Egypt and the UAE serves as the life-blood of regional stability. Both nations have managed to keep strong ties based on mutual respect and shared interests since the UAE’s formation in 1971. These bonds continue to grow stronger through strategic collaborations and economic cooperation across many sectors.
Egypt plays a crucial role in the region. It is the largest Arab nation and remains a reliable ally against extremism. The UAE sees Egypt’s stability as essential to regional prosperity and has showed this through major development assistance and economic support programs.
Economic partnership between these countries has reached new heights. The UAE leads Arab investment in Egypt and holds the third position globally among foreign investors. The Ras Al Hikma development project recently emerged as a milestone, marking the largest foreign direct investment in Egypt’s history.
The countries have strengthened their ties through key agreements. A memorandum of understanding allows regular bilateral talks on regional and international matters. Diplomatic passport holders can travel visa-free between both countries for up to 90 days.
Their economic collaboration touches industries of all types. It includes new economy initiatives, transportation, entrepreneurship, and circular economy projects. They have recently explored deeper cooperation in infrastructure projects, logistics centers, and industrial sectors. Both countries now work to implement advanced technology in airport infrastructure and promote industrial cluster growth.
This partnership goes beyond just bilateral relations. Both countries promote peaceful conflict resolution in international forums. Their shared stance on regional issues has led to coordinated responses to diplomatic challenges, which increases their collective influence globally.
New agreements have expanded their joint work in energy, renewable resources, agriculture, food security, transportation, and healthcare. These initiatives show their steadfast dedication to detailed economic development and technological progress, backed by legislative reforms that improve investment opportunities.
Summit Tackles Critical Palestinian Issues
Arab leaders gathered at the Extraordinary Summit in Cairo backed a detailed AED 194.61 billion plan to rebuild Gaza. Their focus was clear – Palestinians should stay in their homeland instead of being displaced. They created a solid framework for Gaza’s recovery and long-term stability.
The leaders strongly opposed Israel’s recent block on humanitarian aid to Gaza. They called it a clear breach of the ceasefire deal and international humanitarian law. This blockade has caused food prices to skyrocket in Gaza’s markets. A kilo of chicken now costs AED 50.38, more than double its previous price. Cooking gas prices have shot up sixteen times higher, reaching AED 1490.81 for 12 kilos.
The summit pushed the UN Security Council to send international peacekeepers to Gaza and the West Bank. This move would help protect both Palestinian and Israeli populations and ended up building stronger political support for Palestinian statehood.
Leaders at the summit made several key decisions. They welcomed plans for an international conference in Cairo to support Gaza’s rebuilding efforts. They also agreed to set up a trust fund to handle money from donor countries. Everyone agreed it was vital to follow all steps of the ceasefire agreement, particularly phases two and three.
The United Nations showed it could deliver vital aid effectively by working with partners like the Egyptian Red Crescent. All the same, UN Secretary-General António Guterres was firm – humanitarian aid isn’t something to negotiate about. It must flow freely without any obstacles.
Regional security was another hot topic at the summit. Arab leaders made it clear – any attempts to force Palestinians out or take over occupied territories would only lead to more regional conflict. They formed an Arab legal team to study whether Palestinian displacement counts as genocide.
The final agreement highlighted Jordan and Egypt’s vital roles in protecting Palestinians from displacement and defending their rights. Leaders stressed that Gaza needs more than just physical rebuilding. Its people deserve dignity, self-determination, and security for real recovery to happen.
The Arab Summit marks a turning point in diplomatic relations and shows real progress in tackling the Palestinian crisis. The UAE delegation, led by Sheik Mansour, showed its steadfast dedication to regional stability and Palestinian rights. A concrete AED 194.61 billion reconstruction plan will help rebuild Gaza and protect Palestinian presence in their homeland.
The UAE and Egypt’s strong relationship is the life-blood of these ambitious regional plans. Their partnership spans economic cooperation and humanitarian aid, which builds a foundation for lasting peace and growth in the region.
Leaders at the summit created practical solutions for both immediate aid and future stability. They planned for international peacekeepers, set up trust funds, and created special committees to manage reconstruction. Their balanced strategy focuses on stopping forced displacement while creating better living conditions for Palestinians.
Arab leaders united to solve these urgent problems. They set clear guidelines for international help and humanitarian support. Their united stand against displacement and support for Palestinian rights shows their deep commitment to lasting peace. Success depends on diplomatic teamwork, continued humanitarian aid, and steady progress toward stability in Gaza and beyond.
