Kinahan gang has assets frozen by United Arab Emirates The Irish Justice Minister said that the ‘net is tightening’ on the gang. The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
SoftBank Robotics Invests In Hong Kong Startup Avalon SteriTech: Bloomberg SoftBank Group Corp's (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF) robotics arm has agreed to buy a minority stake in cleaning technology startup Avalon SteriTech Ltd, Bloomberg reports. SoftBank Robotics looks to acquire a 5% stake in the Hong Kong-based company. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. The investment marks SoftBank's Hong Kong debut. The… Benzinga · Apr 20, 2022
UAE summons Israeli ambassador to protest against clashes in Al-Aqsa Mosque The United Arab Emirates has summoned the Israeli ambassador to protest against clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, the Gulf state's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Reuters · Apr 19, 2022
Dubai-based NGO offers AAP govt to facilitate FDI into Punjab AMRITSAR: A Dubai-based industrialist has offered the Punjab govt for facilitating foreign direct investment (FDI) into the state especially from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to set up industries and create job opportunities for the Punjabi youth who spend lakhs of rupees and often fall prey to the dubious agents… The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022
Watchdog warns Boris Johnson of suspected spyware attack on No 10 An operator of the powerful Pegasus spyware linked to the United Arab Emirates is suspected of being behind the infection. The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022
Powerful ‘Trojan horse’ spyware found on Downing Street phone, security researchers say The so-called ‘Pegasus’ attack is believed to have originated from the United Arab Emirates The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022
Arab Parliament Commends Saudi Support for Yemeni Economy Arab Parliament Speaker Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Assoumi has commended Saudi Arabia's announcement of $3 billion in financial aid to help the Yemeni economy. In a statement issued Thursday, Al-Assoumi appreciated the efforts of the Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, their constructive initiatives and persistent endeavors in Yemen to reach… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 14, 2022
U.S. sets up new Mideast naval task force amid strained Gulf ties The U.S. Navy on Wednesday said it was establishing a new multinational task force that would target arms smuggling in the waters around Yemen, the latest American military response to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Reuters · Apr 13, 2022
Nissan: Dynamism of Saudi, UAE Markets a Key Factor for Company’s Regional Growth Nissan’s Chairperson for the region of Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) Guillaume Cartier said the vehicle market in Saudi and the United Arab Emirates will witness growth in the coming period thanks to favorable government policies that attract investments. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Cartier… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2022
Nissan: Dynamism of Saudi, UAE Markets a Key Factor for Company’s Regional Growth Nissan’s Chairperson for the region of Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) Guillaume Cartier said the vehicle market in Saudi and the United Arab Emirates will witness growth in the coming period thanks to favorable government policies that attract investments. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Cartier… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2022
UAE Agtech Right Farm Raises $2.8 Million from Investors Right Farm, a United Arab Emirates agriculture technology firm, said on Monday it raised $2.8 million from investors including Abu Dhabi state holding company ADQ's venture platform. The company is a business to business digital platform which sources fresh produce from local and international farms for the food and retail… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2022
Guinea's ousted ex-president returns from medical trip Guinea's former president, Alpha Conde, ousted in a military coup in September, returned to the country on Friday after a trip to the United Arab Emirates for a medical check up, the interim government said. Reuters · Apr 8, 2022
Strengthening the economy: from commitment to realisation If the recent investment commitments from industrialists made during Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s visit to the United Arab Emirates could be counted among the first steps towards bolstering the State’s economy, the next step would be a reasonable realisation of these investments The Hindu · Apr 2, 2022
Japan Pavilion awarded gold as Expo 2020 Dubai closes DUBAI -- Expo 2020 Dubai closed Thursday in the United Arab Emirates, having attracted about 23 million visitors since opening in October amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 2, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 Ukraine war casts shadow over Ramadan amid soaring prices Saudi Arabia and some other Muslim-majority nations, including Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, declared that the holy month of Ramadan when the faithful observe a dawn-to-dusk fast would begin at sunset Friday
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022 UAE, Israel Finalize Free Trade Deal Israel and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement, Israel's Economy Ministry and the UAE foreign trade minister said on Friday, after formally establishing ties in 2020. The trade agreement includes 95% of traded products, which will be customs free, immediately or gradually, including food,…
Reuters · Apr 1, 2022 Israel, UAE finalise 'milestone' free trade deal Israel and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement, Israel's Economy Ministry and the UAE foreign trade minister said on Friday after formally establishing ties in 2020.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022 Friends of Sudan Group Supports UN-African Initiative to Resolve Sudan’s Crisis The Friends of Sudan group has reiterated its strong support for the combined efforts of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission to Sudan (UNITAMS), the African Union (AU), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to facilitate a Sudanese-led political process to restore a civilian-led transition to democracy. The…
Reuters · Mar 30, 2022 Blinken says talks with UAE leader did not focus specifically on energy U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he discussed Iran and the war in Ukraine in a meeting with the United Arab Emirates' de facto leader but did not focus specifically on energy.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022 Abdalla on Target as UAE Set up Playoff with Australia The United Arab Emirates handed South Korea a surprise 1-0 defeat in Dubai on Tuesday to set up a playoff clash with Australia as they kept alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance in 32 years. Hareb Abdalla's 54th minute goal sealed a third place finish in Group…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022 Israeli Defense Minister Meets Jordan’s King Abdullah in Amman Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman on Tuesday in an apparent joint effort to lower Israeli-Palestinian tensions as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches. Their talks focused on "regional and security challenges", an Israeli statement said. The meeting followed a two-day summit in Israel…
Benzinga · Mar 29, 2022 Sanctions On Russia After Ukraine Invasion, Are Likely To Lead To Higher Prices: CNBC According to an energy expert, consumers will have to be ready for higher prices as Russia continues its war in Ukraine and disruptions to the global energy market persist, writes CNBC. Washington and its allies have imposed sanctions on Russia, including energy exports, which could lead to inflation. “What is the…
Reuters · Mar 29, 2022 UAE, Saudi say OPEC+ should not play politics The energy ministers of Saudia Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, key members of OPEC+, said on Tuesday the producers' group should not engage in politics as pressure mounted on them to take action against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters · Mar 29, 2022 U.S.' Blinken to meet UAE leader in Morocco to shore up ties U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet the de facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates in Morocco on Tuesday in a bid to ease disagreements over oil, Iran and the Ukraine crisis.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2022 UAE Hopeful of 5%-6% Economic Growth in 2022 and Beyond The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is hoping the economy will grow by 5% to 6% this year as it recovers from the pandemic, and by the same pace over the next few years to help double the economy by 2031, its economy minister said on Wednesday. "The whole world is…