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Top White House Aide in Mideast Amid Israel, West Bank Violence

US President Joe Biden's top adviser on the Middle East is in the region for meetings with Egypt, Jordan, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, the White House said on Thursday. The official, Brett McGurk, is traveling as part of a multiple-agency trip to the region as Washington has expressed…

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Top White House aide in Middle East amid concern over Israel, West Bank violence

U.S. President Joe Biden's top adviser on the Middle East is in the region for meetings with Egypt, Jordan, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, the White House said on Thursday.

Reuters

Exclusive-Assad approved Syria quake aid with a UAE nudge, sources say

President Bashar al-Assad ceded to calls for more aid access to Syria's northwest with prodding from the United Arab Emirates, sources say, a diplomatic win for the Gulf state which has rebuilt ties with Damascus despite U.S. disapproval.

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Cooperation Agreement Signed to Develop UAE-Oman Rail Network

Oman and Etihad Rail Company signed an agreement with Mubadala Investment Company to support the development of the 303km railway network, which connects Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The overall investment is valued at $3 billion. The partnership aligns with the two parties’ efforts to explore investment opportunities in…

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Asian Champions Al Hilal to Face Foolad as Al Shabab Meet Al Duhail

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal will continue the defense of their Asian Champions League title against Foolad from Iran on Thursday while compatriots Al Shabab take on Al Duhail from Qatar. Riyadh-based Al Hilal, aiming to win the title for a record fifth time, were drawn to take on the team…

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Abrahamic House in UAE houses a church, synagogue and mosque

A new complex erected on the shores of the Persian Gulf, in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, houses a Catholic church, a Jewish synagogue and an Islamic mosque

The Independent UK

McConnell-led Republican delegation to meet with UAE president

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell will meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, according to people familiar with their plans.

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Russian firms showcase guns, missiles at UAE defence expo

A major defence expo kicked off in the United Arab Emirates on Monday with Russian firms participating in the maritime section despite Western pressure on Gulf states to help isolate Moscow and a strong showing by Israeli companies.

Reuters

UN Council OKs Watered-down Statement on Israel Settlements

The UN Security Council unanimously approved a watered-down statement strongly opposing Israel’s continued construction and expansion of settlements Monday. The vote came after high-stakes negotiations by the Biden administration succeeded in derailing a legally binding resolution that would have demanded a halt to Israeli settlement activity. The Palestinian-backed draft resolution…

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World Bank: Gulf Economies Are Becoming More Open

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries should follow the lead of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Gulf states in economic reforms, said World Bank Vice President for Middle East and North Africa Ferid Belhaj. Belhaj explained that Gulf countries worked on deep and structural reforms by…

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No UN vote Monday on Israel settlements - diplomats

The United Arab Emirates told the U.N. Security Council that it will not call a vote on Monday on a draft resolution demanding Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory," according to a note seen by Reuters.

Reuters

India crush UAE 5-0 for second consecutive win in Asia Mixed Team Badminton

NEW DELHI: Team India cruised to a lop-sided 5-0 win over United Arab Emirates at the Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships in Dubai on Wednesday.

The Times of India

UAE's COP28 leader: 'Fight climate change, not each other'

The United Arab Emirates’ pick to lead the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai has called on the world to “fight climate change, not each other.”

The Independent UK

Sisi: We Overcame Challenges in 2011 with Support from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed on Monday that his country passed a difficult period from 2011 to 2013 due to the decline in the cash reserves that were exhausted from importing fuel products. He thanked Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait for aiding Egypt in overcoming the…

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UAE Energy Minister: Oil Market Is Balanced

There is no need for the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations to meet earlier than scheduled, the United Arab Emirates energy minister said on Monday, following Russia's announcement last week that it would unilaterally cut output. "I do not see a requirement for a meeting. The market is balanced," Suhail…

The Independent UK

Egypt's president praises UAE, seeking to heal Gulf aid rift

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has offered a monologue of praise for the United Arab Emirates, seeking to repair a rift between Cairo and the Gulf Arab states that have supplied billions of dollars in aid to his nation

Bangkok Post

Thailand, UAE to form closer trade ties

Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to form a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and establish a Joint Business Council to expand bilateral trade and investment cooperation, with the goal of increasing Thai exports to 30 billion baht this year.

The Times of India

Reliance, BPCL among buyers using UAE currency for Russian oil

Reliance Industries, Bharat Petroleum Corp and Nayara Energy are among Indian refiners using United Arab Emirates dirham to pay for some shipments of Russian crude as they navigate Western sanctions.

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Hundreds attend funeral of Pakistan's ex-President Musharraf

Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf has been buried in his family’s hometown, the southern port city of Karachi, a day after a special plane transported his body from the United Arab Emirates where he died over the weekend

The Independent UK

Officials: Plane carrying Musharraf's body lands in Pakistan

Officials say a plane transporting the body of Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Karachi amid tight security

Bangkok Post

Jurin optimistic on trade bonanza from UAE venture

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit is scheduled to lead delegations from the government and private sector to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during Feb 6-7, with a goal to raise Thai exports to the UAE by up to 30 billion baht this year.

Radio France Internationale

French Foreign Minister visits Mideast in bid to reinforce regional friendships

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is in Riyadh this Thursday as part of a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in a bid to strengthen partnerships in the Middle East amid regional and international instability.

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Carrier Emirates Test Flies Boeing 777 on Sustainable Fuel

Long-haul carrier Emirates successfully flew a Boeing 777 on a test flight Monday with one engine entirely powered by so-called sustainable aviation fuel. This comes as carriers worldwide try to lessen their carbon footprint. Flight No. EK2646 flew for just under an hour over the coastline of the United Arab…

Reuters

UAE museum unveils Torah scroll that survived the Holocaust in tolerance push

A private museum in the United Arab Emirates unveiled on Saturday a Torah scroll that survived the Holocaust, the latest sign of what Israel and its new Arab allies describe as a new approach to understanding Jewish history in the Middle East.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Arrives In Pakistan, Hold Talks with Shehbaz

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday arrived in Pakistan, where he held talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The two sides reviewed the historical UAE-Pakistan ties and opportunities of enhancing joint cooperation in a way that serves the mutual benefit of the…

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