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Microsoft Probes Teams, Outlook Outage as Thousands of Users Report Disruption

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it was investigating a networking issue that impacted multiple services including Teams and Outlook, with outage reports saying the platforms were down for thousands of users globally. Microsoft did not disclose the number of users affected by the disruption, but data from outage tracking website…

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Holocaust education moves UAE closer to Israel but suspicions remain

Dubai (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates plans to teach school students about the Holocaust, signalling warming ties with Israel, a country that is widely condemned in the Arab world over the Palestinian conflict.

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UAE Declares 2023 the ‘Year of Sustainability'

The United Arab Emirates’ President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has declared 2023 the “Year of Sustainability” under the slogan “Today for Tomorrow.” The "Year of Sustainability" will include several initiatives, activities, and events that draw upon the UAE's deep-rooted values of sustainability. It will also focus on raising awareness about…

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South Korea, Iran summon each other’s envoys over ‘enemy’ comment

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s description of Iran as an ‘enemy’ of the United Arab Emirates has angered Tehran.

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S. Korea, Iran summon each other's envoys over Yoon comment

South Korea and Iran have summoned each other’s ambassadors in a diplomatic spat triggered by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s comments describing Iran as the “enemy” of the United Arab Emirates during his trip to the small Gulf nation this week

The Independent UK

Denmark backs UAE leadership of COP28 climate talks

Denmark said it is optimistic that the United Arab Emirates, which hosts this year's UN climate talks, will push for ambitious action to curb climate change at the conference, following criticism from activists over the oil-producing nation's role.

Reuters

Biden Pledges to Support UAE Security, Pursue Diplomacy to End War in Yemen

US President Joe Biden issued a statement affirming the United States’ commitment to the safety and security of the people of the United Arab Emirates and the rest of the partners in the Middle East region, and the continuation of the diplomatic pursuit to end the war in Yemen. His…

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Abu Dhabi Consultative Meeting Brings Together Leaders of GCC, Egypt, Jordan

The United Arab Emirates hosted on Wednesday a fraternal consultative meeting that brought together the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and several Arab leaders at the invitation of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The officials discussed fraternal relations between their countries and different aspects of coordination…

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Pakistan proposes peace talks with India

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a conditional offer to his Indian counterpart to open talks on all outstanding issues between them, including disputed Kashmir, which he believes could be facilitated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Bangkok Post

UAE Looking Forward to Effective Partnership on Climate Issues at COP28

The United Arab Emirates underscored its efforts for the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) to serve as an opportunity to forge effective partnerships, in order to achieve tangible and real progress on climate issues. The UAE is holding the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), bringing together heads of…

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John Kerry tells AP he backs UAE oil chief overseeing COP28

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backs the United Arab Emirates’ decision to appoint the CEO of a state-run oil company to preside over the upcoming U.N. climate negotiations in Dubai, citing his work on renewable energy projects

The Independent UK

UAE Pledges to Invest $30 Billion in South Korea

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will invest $30 billion in South Korea's industries, South Korea's presidential office said on Sunday. The investment decision was announced as South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol met his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi during a four-day state visit, Yoon's office…

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UAE pledges to invest $30 billion in South Korea -Yoon's office

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to invest $30 billion in South Korea's industries, South Korea's presidential office said on Sunday, as the two countries seek to expand economic cooperation.

Reuters

South Korean president travels to UAE, seeks arms sales

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has received an honor guard welcome on a trip to the United Arab Emirates

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UAE, Britain Sign MoU to Advance Energy Sector, Climate Action

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance strategic and technical cooperation in the energy sector. The MoU was signed during a visit by Britain's Business and Energy Secretary, Grant Shapps, to Abu Dhabi. Britain's Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy…

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Environmentalists cry foul as UAE names oil chief to head COP28 talks

The United Arab Emirates has said that the CEO of state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company will lead this year's COP28 climate summit, fuelling activists' worries that big industry is hijacking the global response to the environmental crisis.

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UAE Names Al-Jaber to Head COP28 Climate Talks

The head of the United Arab Emirates' national oil company was named Thursday as president of this year's COP28 climate talks. Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), will be the first CEO to take the role at the UN summit, the official WAM…

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UAE names its oil company chief to lead U.N. climate talks

The United Arab Emirates nominated Sultan al-Jaber, who both leads Abu Dhabi's state-run oil company and oversees its renewable energy efforts, to be the president of climate negotiations in Dubai.

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Oil boss as climate talks host: what's behind UAE's choice?

Dubai (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates has picked the head of its national oil company as president of this year's COP28 climate talks, prompting criticism from environmental activists.

AFP

UAE agrees to roll over Pakistan debt, add $1 billion more

Islamabad (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates has agreed to roll over $2 billion owed by Pakistan and provide the country with an extra loan of $1 billion, Islamabad said Thursday.

AFP

UAE names oil chief to head COP28 climate talks

Dubai (AFP) - The head of the United Arab Emirates' national oil company was named Thursday as president of this year's COP28 climate talks, prompting fierce criticism from environmental activists.

AFP

Australia dump Afghan cricket series over Taliban crackdown on women

Sydney (AFP) - Australia pulled out of an upcoming one-day series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, citing Taliban moves to further restrict women's rights.

France 24

UAE names head of national oil company to lead COP28 climate talks

The United Arab Emirates on Thursday named a veteran technocrat with experience in both renewable energies and the oil business to be the president of the upcoming United Nations climate negotiations in Dubai, highlighting the balancing act ahead for this crude-producing nation.

The Independent UK

Pakistan's premier visits UAE as his nation seeks flood aid

Pakistan’s prime minister has traveled to the United Arab Emirates as his nation seeks international aid to recover from devastating floods

AFP

UAE names oil chief as president of COP28 climate talks

Dubai (AFP) - The head of the United Arab Emirates' national oil company was named Thursday as president of this year's COP28 climate talks, prompting fierce criticism from environmental activists.

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