UAE investments abroad reach US$2.5trn in beginning of 2024, says UAEIIC
ABU DHABI, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has solidified its position as a leading regional and global player in...
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Six EU countries urge Israel to stop settlement expansion in West Bank
LONDON, UK- Six European countries on Saturday called on Israel to stop expanding its settlements in Palestine's West Bank. Britain,...
- The EUs envoy to the Palestinians has called for accountability and action after Israeli settlers went on a rampage.
- Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland have condemned the recent attack on Israeli citizens by Palestinian groups
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VW 2022 net profit at $16.7bn
Firm booked profit despite supply chain disruptions.
- German automaker Volkswagen on Friday said it booked a higher profit in 2022 despite supply chain disruptions and increased costs.
- The group expects vehicle deliveries to rise to around 9.5 million this year, from 8.3 million in 2022.
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UN nuclear chief heads to Iran after near weapons-grade uranium find
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi is expected in Tehran for discussions with officials after International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors...
- The IAEA chief's visit comes amid deadlock in negotiations on reviving the 2015 deal
- Iran last week said it had not made any attempt to enrich uranium beyond 60 percent purity
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UAE best country globally for expat lifestyle, says HSBC survey
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The United Arab Emirates is the best country for expat lifestyle, according to a survey by...
- A total of 36 percent of the people surveyed said chances of having a better lifestyle is the main reason for relocating to the UAE.
- Another reason for the survey was to find about the changes in people’s lives post pandemic which includes the changes in their financial lives.
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Renewables help offset rise in coal emissions in 2022, IEA says
"The impacts of the energy crisis didn't result in the major increase in global emissions that was initially feared –-...
- "Without clean energy, the growth in CO2 emissions would have been nearly three times as high," he added.
- The IEA noted that CO2 emissions grew the fastest from oil, at 2.5 percent, but still remain below pre-pandemic levels.
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UAE’s FNC highlights role of parliaments in addressing climate change
RABAT, MOROCCO - UAE's Federal National Council (FNC) highlighted the critical role of parliaments in addressing the repercussions of climate...
- The FNC stressed on the need to strengthen the economic, social and environmental cooperation between countries.
- The UAE’s clean energy production capacity is expected to reach 14 gigawatts by 2030.
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US, European stocks dip as traders mull US rates outlook
US and European stocks dipped as dealers fretted that the Federal Reserve would push interest rates higher than expected and...
- Oil prices rebounded, while the pound extended gains won on Brexit deal alterations.
- Eurozone bond yields surged higher, with the yield on the benchmark German 10-year government bond rising to a 12 year high.
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US federal agencies given 30-day deadline to enforce TikTok ban
Office of Management and Budget director Shalanda Young in a memorandum called on government agencies within 30 days to "remove...
- The ban does not apply to businesses in the United States not associated with the federal government, or to the millions of private citizens who use the hugely popular app.
- However, a recently introduced bill in Congress would "effectively ban TikTok" in this country, according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
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Al-Jarman heads UAE delegation to 52nd session of Human Rights meet in Geneva
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The United Arab Emirates is participating in the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva,...
- Al-Jarman will highlight key UAE achievements and the prominent role the country plays in human rights globally.
- He will hold meetings with heads of delegations to exchange views on common issues.
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Jordan Senate Chairman, French senate vice-president discuss bilateral ties
AMMAN, JORDAN - Chairman of the Jordan Senate's Committee for Arab, International Affairs and Expatriates Hani Mulki, on Sunday discussed...
- The two leaders also discussed political changes in the surrounding countries following Arab Spring.
- The French leader said her country is looking forward to strengthening relations and partnerships.
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UNSC committee adopts guiding principles on use of UAS for terrorist purposes
NEW YORK, US – The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the UN Security Council adopted the "Abu Dhabi Guiding Principles" and...
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From climate action to global aid: Inside UAE’s remarkable year
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE is bidding farewell to 2023, dubbed the ‘Year of Sustainability'. From hosting the relatively...
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WHO urges pandemic plans as ‘painful’ Covid ends
Geneva, Switzerland - The head of the WHO said on Tuesday the world needs to properly prepare for future pandemics after...
- WHO head urged nations to seal a "monumental" pandemic accord to plug preparedness gaps that were exposed during the pandemic.
- Tedros said that in terms of emergency preparedness and response, gaps remain in the world's readiness to prevent the next pandemic.
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US bans import of Apple Watch due to patent clash
A US import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models came into effect, after the Biden administration opted not to veto...
- Apple last week paused its US sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
- The move came into effect on the online Apple Store on December 21, with retail locations ceasing sales December 24.
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Russia extends ban on entry of trucks from EU, UK, Norway, Ukraine
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - The Russian government has extended the ban on the entry of trucks from the European Union, the...
- “The restriction will remain in effect until the circumstances that served as the basis for its introduction are eliminated,” the Russian Cabinet said.
- The ban was introduced in 2022 as a response to the EU’s decision not to allow trucks with Russian and Belarusian license plates through.