Sheikh Khaled arrives in South Korea to attend major economic summit

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in South Korea to attend a key economic summit.

He will lead an Emirati delegation, on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed, at the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) forum in Gyeongju, South Korea, which begins on Friday.

The UAE is taking part in the event as a guest of honour at the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

The gathering aims to bolster dialogue and co-operation among Apec members to promote global trade, encourage investment and address challenges facing emerging economies.

The 21-member Apec forum was established in 1989 and features major nations including China, Japan, South Korea, the US, Canada and Russia.

APEC members represent about 40 per cent of the world’s population and about 60 per cent of global GDP.

Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.