UAE leaders receive Ramadan greetingsFRANGIEH DISCUSSES SITUATION IN LEBANON AND REGION WITH US AMBASSADOR

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received congratulatory messages from Kings, Presidents, and Emirs of Arab and Islamic nations, on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also received similar messages from Arab and Muslim leaders marking the holy occasion. Source: Emirates News Agency Marada Movement leader, Sleiman Frangieh, welcomed, at his Bnachei residence on Monday, the new U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa A. Johnson, who came on an acquaintance visit upon assuming her new diplomatic duties in the country. Ambassador Johnson was accompanied by the Embassy's Political and Economic Affairs Advisor Jaime O'Malia and Fadi Hafez. Also present had been former Minister Roni Araiji and Dr. Jean Boutros. The visit was an occasion to discuss the general political situation and current developments on the Lebanese and regional arenas. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon