UAE presses for ‘sustainable development policies’ at BRICS meeting in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil-- The UAE has affirmed that it collaborates with the BRICS nations in order to establish sustainable development...
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Kuwait crown prince exhorts new MPs to focus on reforms
Kuwait City, Kuwait-- Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah urged parliament members to focus on reforms "for the...
- The crown prince in his address to parliament urged MPs to concentrated on reforms in a new phase full of aspirations and hopes to achieve a prosperous future
- Noting with pride how the world was praising the democratic practices in Kuwait, he called on MPs to cooperate with the government in order to address all sources of tension
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Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Qatar to boost ties
Tehran, Iran-- Looking to give a further boost to the relations between the two countries, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian...
- The foreign minister in a tweet said that his visits to Qatar and Oman will look to promote relations and follow up on the agreements reached between officials
- His visit to Qatar follows a trip by Iran's central bank governor to Doha, who reviewed banking and economic cooperation with Qatari officials
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Islamic banks’ assets climb up to US$177bn in Q1 of 2023: CBUAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Gross assets of the Sharia-compliant banks in the UAE climbed to $177 billion by the end of the...
- According to the CBUAE, there was an increase in Islamic banks' credit to US$109 billion toward the end of March 2023, an annual growth of 2.51 percent
- The apex bank noted the jump in the Islamic banks' deposits to US$123.45 billion in March 2023, an annual rise of 6.2 percent, from nearly US$116.26bn in March 2022
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US supports China’s bid to advance Middle East peace
Saudi-Iran peace deal will reduce tensions in the region and would solve some of the problems if not all, says...
- Blinken spoke of his recent visit to the Middle East where he met with the GCC leaders who, according to him, still see the US as the preferred partner
- On Taiwan, Blinken said the US has real concerns about the direction it has taken and blamed China for what he called as reckless actions
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UAE, Qatar restore ties, after six-year-long estrangement
According to Qatar's foreign ministry, Doha will reopen embassy in Abu Dhabi and its consulate in Dubai immediately. The UAE...
- Qatar foreign ministry said that the restoration of ties represents the will of both countries' leadership to strengthen join Arab collaboration
- Nearly six years back, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt cut off ties with Qatar over accusations that it supported terrorism, a charge Doha denied
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Iran-EAEU free trade zone agreement can be signed by year’s end: Russian deputy PM
Tehran, Iran-- A free trade zone agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be signed before the...
- According to the deputy prime minister, Russia was in talks with "friendly" countries like Egypt, India, Indonesia, and the UAE as they are growing markets
- He said negotiations for an agreement like this were complex and that the negotiators have to take into account a lot of different interest of member states
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Saudi Arabia unveils AROYA Cruises to boost tourism industry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia has unveiled its own cruise-line brand called AROYA Cruises to fuel growth in its tourism...
- Saudi Arabia is looking to become a global tourist destination by the end of the decade in line with its goals outlined in Vision 2030
- The Saudi tourism department is aiming to attract 1.3 million cruise visitors by 2035 and providing some 50,000 direct and indiret jobs
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UAE’s GCAA signs agreement with ICAO to boost collaboration
Montreal, Canada--The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)Â and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has signed a joint cooperation agreement...
- The meeting between the two sides discussed training collaboration that aims to support a safe, secure, and sustainable development of the global air transport
- The GCAA and ICAO delegations also reviewed joint initiatives, the most notable of which is Fujairah Air Navigation's accession to ICAO's TRAINAIR PLUS Program
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UAE’s foreign trade records 17% jump to US$607bn in 2022
The boost in foreign trade comes on the back of the signing of the comprehensive economic partnership agreements that the...
- The UAE until now has forged comprehensive economic partnership agreements with four nations: Turkey, Israel, Indonesia and India
- Dubai Customs provides a range of commercial and customs services to traders and investors from countries that have signed CEPA with the UAE
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Arab League urges action to confront drought, desertification
Cairo, Egypt--The Arab League has called for efforts to confront drought and desertification in light of number of Arab countries...
- The statement from Arab League came on the occasion of the 29th World Day to combat desertification and drought, themed "her land, her rights"
- The Arab League, according to the statement, will concentrate on women's land rights as a vital part to achieve the global goal of gender equality
UAE presses for ‘sustainable development policies’ at BRICS meeting in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil-- The UAE has affirmed that it collaborates with the BRICS nations in order to establish sustainable development...
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Kuwait’s annual inflation jumps to 3.79% in November
According to the Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau, the upward trend was mainly attributed to rising prices across all major groups...
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Number of journalists killed in Israel’s war on Gaza rises to 100
Dubai, UAE-- At least 100 journalists have been killed since Israel’s war on Gaza began on October 7, according to...
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Export Bahrain and HKTDC sign agreement to ramp up trade ties
Manama, Bahrain--Export Bahrain and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen trade ties...
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Qatar expects a decrease in inflation next year
Doha, Qatar-- Inflation in Qatar is expected to fall in 2024, according to Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, the Minister...
- The Qatari finance minister said the high inflation in Qatar during 2023 was linked to high food prices, and it was a temporary phenomenon
- The minister said the total expenditure in the 2024 budget will be US$55.1 billion, a one percent compared to the current year's budget
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UAE, Mauritius conclude CEPA talks, set to boost trade
The CEPA will cover trade in goods and services, investment facilitation amongst others. Once implemented, it will accelerate robust growth...
- Mauritius posted an 8.5 percent GDP growth in 2022 — the fastest in 35 years
- The deal is also expected to drive FDI into fintech, healthcare and tourism sectors
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Arabian Travel Market ties up with ICCA, GBTA as business set to touch US$1.8trn
Dubai, UAE--Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has entered into a partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the...
- ICCA and GBTA have been appointed as ‘Knowledge Partners’ for the regional trade show to be held at the Dubai World Trade Center
- through its partnerships with the two noted global entities, ATM looks to deliver even more value and innovation to its attendees and exhibitors