• DMCC witnesses 10 percent rise in US companies in 2023

    DUBAI, UAE – DMCC successfully concluded its most recent Made for Trade Live tour of the US, hosting events in New York, Brooklyn and Washington DC as it continues to build on growing bilateral trade and investments between the two countries. In 2023, DMCC saw a rise of over 10...
  • UAE, Kazakhstan sign MoU to combat financial crimes

    ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN – UAE and the Republic of Kazakhstan signed an agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation in the combating of financial crimes. UAE’s Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (EO AML/CTF) and the Financial Monitoring Agency of Kazakhstan (FMA) have formally inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)....
  • Bilateral trade in 2023 to overtake 2022 figures, says Canada’s envoy to UAE

    ABU DHABI, UAE - Trade between the two countries is on an upswing with volumes this year expected to surpass that of last year, Radha Krishna Panday, Ambassador of Canada to the UAE, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). He said that the UAE has created a value-added platform that...
  • Leaders of China’s National People’s Congress, UAE’s FNC hold talks

    BEIJING, CHINA – Chairman of China’s National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Zhao Leji held talks in Beijing with the speaker of the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Saqr Ghubash. Zhao said that under the two countries' leaders, China and the UAE have continuously consolidated their...
  • Saudi Crown Prince and Iran foreign minister discuss bilateral relations

    Iran's foreign minister met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his first visit since the Middle East rivals announced a rapprochement, officials said. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who travelled to Riyadh on Thursday, held talks with the Crown Prince in Jeddah, the Saudi foreign ministry said, after extending a scheduled...
  • Russian defense officials meet Saudi Arabian, Iranian counterparts

    MOSCOW, RUSSIA - The 11th Moscow Conference on International Security, held at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center here, saw high-level discussions between Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin and military representatives from Saudi Arabia and Iran. In a meeting with Talal Abdullah Al-Otaibi, military adviser to the Saudi defense...
  • International Military Forum Army-2023 opens in Moscow

    MOSCOW, RUSSIA - The international military-technical forum Army-2023 opens at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center here. About 1,500 prominent Russian companies of the military-industrial complex will present their products and 85 foreign companies and organizations from seven countries will also participate in the forum, TASS news agency reported. According...
  • In favor of Iran joining BRICS, says South Africa

    TEHRAN, IRAN – Pretoria fully supports Tehran joining BRICS, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said at a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian. "South Africa is interested in Iran being accepted as a friendly country by the BRICS," Ramaphosa said as quoted by Mehr News. The South African...
  • ECI, KazakhExport ink MoU

    Aim is to enhance trade between the UAE and Kazakhstan.
  • UAE, Turkish presidents discuss bilateral, economic relations in Istanbul

    ISTANBUL, TURKEY - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan  arrived here on Saturday for a working visit and met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders reviewed the growing bilateral ties between the UAE and Turkey and explored opportunities for further collaboration. The meeting between Sheikh...
  • Ajman Chamber, Belgium Embassy discuss trade opportunities

    AJMAN, UAE -   Chairman of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Abdullah Al Muwaiji discussed trade and investment opportunities with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the UAE Antoine Delcourt and his delegation. The meeting, held at the Ajman Chamber's headquarters, was attended by Mohamed Ali Al...
  • ADFD finances US$30m sustainable water project in Mauritania

    ABU DHABI, UAE -  Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed an agreement with the government of Mauritania to finance a project aimed at providing potable water to the city of Kiffa, which will be sourced from the Senegal River. The contribution from the ADFD towards this strategic project...
  • Pakistani businessman exports food products to Israel

    ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - The American Jewish Congress celebrated the arrival of the first shipment of food products from Pakistan to Israel, marking a milestone in bilateral trade between the two nations, media reports said. The transaction reportedly involved Pakistani-Jewish businessman Fishel BenKhald and three Israeli entrepreneurs. Based in Karachi, BenKhald...
  • Ajman, Italian-Czech Chambers discuss investment, business opportunities

    AJMAN, UAE - The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (ACCI) discussed with the Italian-Czech Chamber of Commerce in Milan bilateral partnership that supports the directions and goals of both chambers. This came as Mohamed Ali Al Janahi, Executive Director of the Trade Development and International Relations Sector at ACCI,...
  • India looks to broaden partnership with GCC countries

    New Delhi, India--India has stepped up multi-faceted consultations with GCC states ahead of the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit to be held in New Delhi in September under its presidency. A 12th round of India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group meeting in Muscat “reviewed bilateral ties in different domains and identified new...
  • Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council reviews growth in bilateral trade and investments

    TOKYO, JAPAN - The ninth session of the Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council (ADJEC) here has reaffirmed its commitment to further enhance partnerships and benefits from investments opportunities. Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi and President of Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East...
  • UAE, Italy enhance bilateral relations to Strategic Partnership level

    ABU DHABI, UAE -  The United Arab Emirates and Italy on Saturday announced the enhancement of their  bilateral relations to the Strategic Partnership level. The announcement came during a meeting between President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan  and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Al Shati Palace in Abu...
  • UAE, Algerian ministers discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation

    ABU DHABI, UAE -   UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Algerian Minister of Industry Ahmed Zeghdar discussed enhancing cooperation in the economic, industrial and commercial sectors between the two countries.    In a meeting between Sheikh Abdullah and Zeghdar in Abu...
  • Jordan, Algeria discuss closer economic cooperation

    AMMAN, JORDAN - A Jordanian ministerial delegation met with a number of Algerian ministers in the North African country on Monday  to discuss areas for bilateral cooperation.The two sides reached an agreement on a roadmap to advance economic, trade, and investment cooperation for the years 2023–2025 or until the meetings...
  • Sharjah, Belgium discuss enhancing ties

    SHARJAH,  UAE -  A Belgian delegation met with Sheikh Majid Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah. Antoine Delcourt, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the UAE was also present on the occasion. Al Qasimi welcomed the Belgian delegation comprising Juren Seleslag, Political Affairs...
  • UAE, Turkmenistan review enhancing bilateral relations

    ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN - Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber has left the UAE on a working visit to Turkmenistan. Dr. Al Jaber headed a delegation comprising Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE); Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of...
  • Jordan, Egypt discuss various aspects of transportation

    ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT - Jordan's Minister of Transport Maher Abu Al-Samen discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Kamel Al-Wazir ways and means of cementing bilateral cooperation in various spheres of transportation. The talks were held on the sidelines of the Council meeting of Arab Transport Ministers in Alexandria during which Al-Samen, also...
  • UAE, Indonesian Presidents to enhance bilateral relations

    SOLO, INDONESIA - President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia held talks aimed at further strengthening relations between the two countries. Their meeting came as part of the UAE President's working visit to Indonesia to participate in the G20 Leaders' Summit at the invitation...
  • UAE, Kyrgyz Presidents review bilateral relations

    ABU DHABI, UAE - President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Monday received President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During their meeting, which took place at Al Shati Palace, President Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the President of Kyrgyzstan and hoped the...
  • UAE President, Austrian Chancellor discuss bilateral relations

    UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria Karl Nehammer met in Abu Dhabi Thursday to explore opportunities to further enhance bilateral ties in light of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that exists between the two countries.
  • Qatar Chamber to build trade and economic ties with Benin

    Doha, Qatar— Qatar Chamber has signed an agreement with the Benin Chamber of Commerce and Industry to develop economic and commercial relations and streamline bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed by the First Vice-Chairman of the Qatar Chamber Mohammed bin Twar Al Kuwari and the President...
  • UAE-UK Business Council to promote trade, investment

    The UAE-UK Business Council hosted its 20th Plenary Meeting in Abu Dhabi, co-chaired by Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State, and Lord Udny-Lister.
  • Riyadh Chamber hosts Saudi-Russian business meeting

    The Riyadh Chamber hosted a meeting in which 23 Russian companies and representatives of the Saudi Arabian business sector participated.
  • DEWA CEO briefs Utah House of Representatives delegation

    MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer met a delegation from the Unified Economic Opportunity Commission of the Utah House of Representatives, USA.
  • High-level UAE economic delegation visits Georgia

    A UAE economic delegation led by Minister of State Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh visited Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • UAE, Serbian Presidents discuss bilateral relations

    UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with Aleksandar Vucic, President of Serbia, cooperation between their countries and prospects for enhancing it to advance their mutual interests. The talks took place during a meeting held between the two leaders at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.
  • UAE Ambassador to Iran will soon resumes duties

    In line with UAE efforts to strengthen relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reported that Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Tehran, will resume his duties in the coming days.
  • UAE, Egyptian leaders review fraternal relations in Al Alamein City

    President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Al Alamein City on a visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Upon his arrival at Al Alamein International Airport, President Sheikh Mohamed was received by President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership...
  • UAE and New Zealand to collaborate in food security

    The UAE and New Zealand have signed an agreement to enhance collaboration in food security, a step aligning with the UAE’s approach to advance multilateral and bilateral cooperation in the face of global challenges in a bid to build a sustainable future.
  • UAE, Ethiopia discuss relations, latest regional developments

    The discussions are said to have taken place at Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace.
  • UAE and Brazil aim to boost strategic alliance

    The UAE and Brazil have reiterated their resolve to boost bilateral relations in the light of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
  • Trade between Bangladesh and UAE reaches $1.2 billion in 2021

    Trade between Bangladesh and the UAE has reached $1.2 billion in 2021, recording a growth of more than 15 percent, Bangladesh's ambassador to the UAE Mohammed Abu Zafar has said. The ambassador hailed his country's relations with the UAE as deeply rooted and increasingly developing thanks to the support provided...
  • Saudi Arabia, Jordan talk bilateral, regional cooperation

    Jordan and Saudi foreign ministers Monday held talks in Amman on increasing cooperation between Jordan and Saudi Arabia and coordination on regional crises. The meeting underscored the Jordan-Saudi "strategic" ties and emphasised the importance of the institutionalisation of bilateral cooperation on investment, development and environment.
  • Turkey and Turkmenistan to scale up bilateral trade to $5bn

    Turkey and Turkmenistan have set themselves the target of scaling up the bilateral trade to $5 billion, as two countries have inched closer to each other in the past few years.
  • UAE and Cyprus look at ways to boost trade, cooperation

    Foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Cyrus reviewed bilateral relations and ways to boost trade between the two countries at a meeting in Nicosia.
  • Biden calls Xi to ease friction in US-China ties

    President Joe Biden spoke with China’s Xi Jinping on Thursday amid growing frustration on the American side that high-level engagement between the two leaders’ top advisers has been largely unfruitful in the early going of the Biden presidency.