UAE and Bahrain agree to join Gaza ‘board of peace’ initiative

January 21, 2026 12:55 PM

UAE and Bahrain agree to join Gaza ‘board of peace’ initiative

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have accepted invitations from US President Donald Trump to join a proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza, signalling their support for a US-led initiative aimed at ending the conflict and advancing post-war reconstruction.UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accepted the invitation, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said on Tuesday. He said the decision reflects Abu Dhabi’s...

Trump says he plans to name Gaza Board of Peace early next year

December 11, 2025 12:34 PM

Trump says he plans to name Gaza Board of Peace early next year

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that an announcement about which world leaders will serve on the Gaza Board of Peace should be made early next year. Trump told reporters during an economic event in the White House Roosevelt Room that a variety of leaders want to be on the board, which was established under a Gaza plan that set up a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants. Trump said "the kings, the presidents, prime ministers - they all want to be on the Board of Pea...