US EditionUAE Becomes Early Supporter of Trump's 'Board of Peace' with Formal Acceptance
UAE joins Trump-chaired Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction and regional stability, with $1 billion funding securing permanent membership, officials said.
- On January 20, 2026, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accepted an invitation to join U.S. President Donald J. Trump's `Board of Peace`, the UAE Foreign Ministry said.
- The board's draft charter stipulates three-year member terms, but permanent seats require states contributing more than USD $1,000,000,000, the charter says.
- Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed said the UAE backs President Donald J. Trump's 20-point plan and will `contribute actively to the mission of the Board of Peace, supporting greater cooperation, stability and prosperity for all,` while Reem Al Hashimy sits on a subcommittee.
- The announcement comes amid tensions between United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister, saying Italy is `ready to do our part` and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreeing `in principle`, while Hungary accepted outright and most governments withheld comment.
- The draft charter raises questions about the Board of Peace's geographic scope and governance, suggesting it could rival the United Nations, as per the document's language, and names Trump as chair for life.
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