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UAE president to meet Russia's Putin on Tuesday -WAM

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan will travel to Russia on Tuesday to meet with President Vladimir Putin, UAE state news agency WAM reported on Monday.

Reuters · Oct 10, 2022

20 Emirati Designers Grab Attention at WJMES Golden Jubilee

Twenty Emirati female designers managed to shine in the spotlight at the 50th (golden jubilee) edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES), held at Expo Center Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM). The creations of the Emirati designers were showcased at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 9, 2022

Astonishing 99 million cigarettes seized in truck as Welshman is arrested

99 million cigarettes were discovered in the back of the lorry, which had been shipped via the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Wales Online · Oct 8, 2022

IGCF to Kick Off in Sharjah to Discuss Role of Communication in Global Economy

The 11th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) will kick off in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on September 28. The two-day event underlines the importance of the role played by government communication in global economic issues. It will address economic issues and ways to strengthen relations between various cultures…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 27, 2022

UAE President to Meet with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Oman

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday. During his second state visit as president, he will meet with the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq to build upon the longstanding, brotherly ties and cooperation…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 27, 2022

UAE, home to global hub Dubai, to ease virus restrictions

The United Arab Emirates, home to global business and travel hub Dubai, will ease masking requirements imposed over the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022

UAE to Ease Virus Restrictions

The United Arab Emirates will ease masking requirements imposed over the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Monday. As of Wednesday, the wearing of face masks will no longer be required in public places, except for medical facilities, mosques and public transportation, the official WAM news agency reported. Masks will also be…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 26, 2022

India’s campaign for rupee trade finds fans from Russia to UAE

NEW DELHI: Indian tea exporters are getting interest from the United Arab Emirates and sanctions-hit Russia and Iran to pay in rupees, a nod toward the government’s plan to settle international trade in the local currency.

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2022

Germany's RWE and UAE's ADNOC Ink LNG Deal

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz witnessed on Sunday the signing of a new Energy Security and Industry Accelerator (ESIA) Agreement that will accelerate projects of joint interest between the UAE and Germany in energy security, decarbonization and climate action. The agreement was…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022

German leader continues Gulf tour with stops in UAE, Qatar

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has planted a tree at a mangrove park in the United Arab Emirates, a token nod to environmentalism during a two-day visit to the Gulf region focused mainly on securing new fossil fuel supplies and forging fresh alliances against Russia

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022