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Japanese start-up ispace Inc., the company spearheading the Moon economy

In its first space mission, Japanese company ispace Inc. has built the lander that is carrying the United Arab Emirates' Moon rover, as well as other payloads for government agencies from the US, Canada and Japan. Created over a decade ago, it could be the first private company to land…

France 24 · Dec 12, 2022

Saudi, UAE FMs Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Sunday with his United Arab Emirates counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and ways to bolster them in various fields. They also tackled the latest regional and international developments and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 12, 2022

A Japanese company has fired a rocket carrying a lunar rover to the moon

A Tokyo company aimed for the moon with its own private lander Sunday, blasting off atop a SpaceX rocket with the United Arab Emirates' first lunar rover and a toylike robot from Japan.

WEKU · Dec 11, 2022

For Brittney Griner, months as Russian prisoner end on UAE tarmac

After months of painstaking negotiations with Moscow, it became clear to President Joe Biden's administration that it faced a grave choice - to exchange notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner or else get no American to bring home.

Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

Mohamed bin Zayed and Putin Discuss Bilateral Relations

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, discussed in a telephone call on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin the relations between the two countries and ways to promote friendship and cooperation, WAM news agency reported. The two officials also discussed regional and international matters…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 8, 2022

U.S. climate envoy Kerry hails holding COP28 conference in OPEC member UAE

U.S. Special Climate Envoy John Kerry on Wednesday hailed the decision to hold next year’s COP28 climate summit in OPEC member the United Arab Emirates, saying fossil fuel economies should be encouraged to lead the transition to clean energy.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Taliban acting defence minister holds talks with UAE president

The acting defence minister of the Afghan Taliban has met the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, for talks in Abu Dhabi on strengthening relations, his ministry and UAE state media reported on Monday.

Reuters · Dec 5, 2022

Ukraine and UAE to start talks on bilateral trade deal

The United Arab Emirates and Ukraine agreed on Monday to begin talks on a bilateral trade deal, expected to conclude by the middle of next year, the UAE's economy ministry said.

Reuters · Dec 5, 2022

UAE President Kicks off Official Visit to Qatar

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan kicked off on Monday an official visit to Qatar at the invitation of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. “The visit builds on the existing brotherly relations between the two nations and their people,” said the UAE state news…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 5, 2022

UAE leader makes surprise visit to Qatar following boycott

The leader of the United Arab Emirates is making a surprise visit to Qatar during its hosting of the World Cup

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022