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Israeli Airstrike and Drone Attack Intensify Tensions in Nabatieh
Abdullah bin Zayed, French FM discuss joint strategic partnership, current regional, global issues
ABU DHABI: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affair, discussed, during a phone call today with Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, the relations of cooperation and …
Guterres congratulates Japanese anti-nuclear group on Nobel Peace Prize win
NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General António Guterres congratulated the Japanese anti-nuclear weapons organisation Nihon Hidankyo which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
The grassroots movement of survivors of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshim…
Lebanon calls for immediate ceasefire, implementation of resolution 1701
BEIRUT: Following a cabinet meeting on Friday, Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, announced that the government has decided, upon the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to formally ask the UN Security Council for a resolution demanding a…
Abdullah bin Zayed chairs second meeting of BRICS Steering Committee
ABU DHABI: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, chaired the second meeting of the BRICS Steering Committee, held via video conferencing and attended by several UAE ministers and officials.
T…
ADGM Academy, Fintech Tuesdays sign MoU to strengthen fintech innovation
The ADGM Academy’s Research Centre and Fintech Tuesdays signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone in advancing fintech innovation in the UAE and across the MENA region.
This partnership aims to enhance collaboration…
UAE delivers additional aid to Lebanon with 9th flight carrying 37 tonnes of provisions for children, women
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates dispatched an aircraft carrying 37 tonnes of provisions for children and women to support the Lebanese people as part of the ‘UAE Stands with Lebanon’ campaign.
The aircraft marks the ninth flight of humanitarian a…
DEWA discusses enhancing cooperation with global company IBM
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received Ana Paula Assis, Chair and General Manager of IBM for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
During the meeting, they discussed new opportunities for …
UAE Attorney-General orders investigation into UAE citizen’s violation of travel ban on conflict-stricken countries
ABU DHABI: The UAE Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered an immediate investigation into a UAE citizen who had violated the country’s travel ban on the Republic of Lebanon.
The individual travelled there with his family, circumventi…
ADNOC to close acquisition of controlling stake in Fertiglobe
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company P.J.S.C. (ADNOC) announced today that its acquisition of OCI’s 50% + 1 share stake in Fertiglobe, which was announced in December 2023, has received all required approvals and is expected to close on Tuesday, 15th Octob…
Killing, destruction in Middle East must end: UN
GENEVA: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Trk, said now – more than ever – political courage, leadership and compassion are needed in the Middle East.
“The killing, destruction, as well as bellicose posturing by those in positions of …
