British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and emphasised the importance of de-escalating tensions and enhancing regional stability during talks in Doha.
During the meeting, both sides also stressed the need for global efforts to solidify the agreement, leading to a lasting peace accord that guarantees regional security, the stability of supply chains, and the continued flow of global energy through the Strait of Hormuz.
The British Prime Minister reiterated his condemnation of the Iranian attacks on Qatar, affirming his country's full solidarity and support for Qatar's measures aimed at preserving its sovereignty, security, and stability.
On Thursday, Starmer met with leaders of the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. He condemned Iranian attacks on the nations during his conversation with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and others.
Separately, Starmer, in his conversation with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the Strait of Hormuz and the need to push to restore the free flow of goods to support global supply chains.
The Saudi Arabian Civil Defence has issued an all-clear on Tuesday after issuing alerts about potential danger in six cities, including Yanbu, the kingdom's main Red Sea oil port, where millions of barrels a day are loaded.
Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan have extended their condolences to the UAE over the martyrdom of its two military servicemen, Major Abdullah Shams Al Menhaly and candidate Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi, on Monday.
Britain's King Charles will host the leaders of major artificial intelligence companies this week to discuss whether a shared set of principles is needed to guide a technology that has sparked growing warnings about its threat to humanity.
Amazon has announced on Sunday it was pausing operations with Miami-based 21 Air, the cargo carrier that operated the Amazon-branded plane that crashed in Miami, killing five people.
A military funeral has been held for Major Abdullah Shams Al Menhaly and Warrant Officer Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi, who were martyred while carrying out a training mission in the UAE on Monday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been awarded Albania’s highest state honour, the Grand Star of the Supreme Order of the Eagle, in recognition of his role in strengthening UAE-Albania ties.