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Jury begins deliberating in federal case against Trump ally

A jury has started deliberating in the case of a Donald Trump loyalist accused of using his access to the Republican former president to secretly promote the interests of the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK

Jury weighs whether Trump ally Barrack was a foreign agent and lied about it

A U.S. jury began deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of Tom Barrack, the onetime private equity executive and fundraiser for former President Donald Trump, on charges that he acted as a foreign agent for the United Arab Emirates and lied to federal investigators.

Reuters

UAE, US Reach Deal for $100 Billion in Clean Energy Projects

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have reached an agreement to spend $100 billion on clean energy projects with a goal of adding 100 gigawatts globally by 2035. The UAE and US reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing climate ambition and climate action, in line with their net-zero…

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Trump ally Tom Barrack's UAE ties not 'nefarious,' defense says

There was "nothing nefarious" about former private equity executive Tom Barrack's ties with United Arab Emirates officials, Barrack's defense lawyer said in closing arguments on Tuesday, denying prosecutors' charges that former U.S. President Donald Trump's onetime ally was an illegal foreign agent.

Reuters

UAE Stands in Solidarity with India, Offers Condolences to Bridge Collapse Victims

The United Arab Emirates expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with India over the victims of a bridge collapse in Gujarat in western India, which left at least 130 people dead. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Indian government…

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Biggest myths about traveling to the Middle East

I’ve been living in Oman for close to a decade as an English lecturer by day and a travel writer by night. I’ve had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the Gulf nations during this time and can appreciate not only the beauty and culture while venturing to places such…

Tribune News Service

Saudi, UAE back OPEC cuts as US envoy warns of 'uncertainty'

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are defending a decision by OPEC and its allies to cut oil production

The Independent UK

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UAE Leaders Congratulate President of Türkiye on Republic Day

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of his country's Republic Day. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also sent a similar message to…

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PTTEP takes 25% stake in Sharjah Onshore Area A

PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) continues to expand its investment in petroleum production in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by acquiring a 25% stake in the Sharjah Onshore Area A from a subsidiary of Eni, an Italy-based integrated energy company.

Bangkok Post

Colony’s Barrack testifies Trump presidency was ‘disastrous’ for him

NEW YORK — Tom Barrack testified that his support for longtime friend Donald Trump’s presidency proved “disastrous” for him and his business and suggested it was also the reason he’s on trial for allegedly acting as an agent of the United Arab Emirates.

Tribune News Service

On witness stand, Trump ally denies foreign influence charge

A close ally of former President Donald Trump has taken the witness stand at his federal trial to deny charges he secretly fed confidential information about the Trump administration to the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK

Teenage Leicestershire leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed named in England Lions squad

The 18-year-old is part of a 15-man squad who will travel to the United Arab Emirates next month for a training camp.

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer to join England Lions training camp in UAE as fast bowler steps up injury comeback

Jofra Archer will step up his injury comeback by joining an England Lions training camp in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month.

Evening Standard

Ex-Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to be called as witness at Tom Barrack trial

NEW YORK — Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is expected to be called to testify as a defense witness in the trial of Colony Capital LLC founder Tom Barrack on charges of acting as an agent of the United Arab Emirates, a prosecutor said.

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EU's top diplomat denies 'jungle' comments were racist

The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday denied that comments he made last week were racist and apologised for any offence caused by the remarks that had prompted criticism from the United Arab Emirates.

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UAE Says It Fully Stands with Saudi Arabia to Support Energy Stability, Security

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday said it fully stands with Saudi Arabia in its efforts to support energy stability and security, UAE state news agency (WAM) reported, citing a foreign ministry statement. UAE also added that it supports the Saudi foreign ministry's statement regarding the latest OPEC+ decision…

Reuters

UAE summons EU mission head to explain Borrell comments it says were racist

The United Arab Emirates on Monday summoned the acting head of the mission at the EU delegation to the UAE, asking for explanation of what it said were racist comments made by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell last week.

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SMEs Make up 95% of Operating Firms in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates’ Economy Minister, Abdullah bin Touq al-Marri, said the SMEs account for 95 percent of the overall operating companies in the country. They offer job opportunities to more than 85 percent of the total labor force in the private sector, he stressed, adding that they are a…

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Afghans in UAE facility are 'psychologically suffering,' Canada refugee says

Afghans living in a makeshift refugee camp in the United Arab Emirates staged demonstrations this week protesting the uncertainty of their status, participants told Reuters, and one refugee now in Canada said they are "psychologically suffering."

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE, Russia Seek to Bolster Cooperation, Push Forward Peace

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. Sheikh Mohamed and Putin underlined the steps taken by their countries in recent years in boosting bilateral cooperation in all fields. They stressed Moscow and Abu Dhabi’s…

The Independent UK

Putin hosts United Arab Emirates leader for economic talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed a recent decision by OPEC, Russia and other oil producing nations to limit production as key to stabilizing the global energy market, as he met the leader of the United Arab Emirates for talks on fostering economic ties

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Approves $68.6 Bln Federal Budget for 2023-2026

The cabinet of the United Arab Emirates, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, approved on Monday the federal budget 2023-2026, with a total estimated expenditure of AED 252.3 billion and estimated revenues of AED 255.7 billion.…

Reuters

UAE president's visit to Russia to help reach 'solutions' to Ukrainian crisis -ministry

The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry said on Monday that President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan's visit to Russia aims to help reach "effective political solutions" to the Ukrainian crisis, state news agency WAM reported.

Reuters

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

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