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4 Gulf Banks Raise Interest Rates by 0.25%, Qatar Holds

The majority of central banks in the Gulf region raised the main interest rates on Thursday, following a decision by the US Federal Reserve to raise its key policy rate by 0.25%, in an effort to counter inflation. Qatar kept the interest rate unchanged, while the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA),…

Asharq Al-Awsat

French FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Working with Saudi Arabia to Support Regional Stability

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said in remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat on Thursday that strengthening France’s relations with both Saudi Arabia and the UAE can be considered as a way to respond to chronic and escalating instability in the Middle East. The minister pointed to Iran adopting systemic escalation in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE-France Program to Accelerate Clean Energy Development

The UAE and France agreed to launch a bilateral program that combines French and Emirati expertise to develop commercial and investable opportunities that accelerate clean energy development, notably in the decarbonization of hard-to-abate (HTA) industries, including clean hydrogen solutions for mobility. The program's operations will be officially launched during COP28,…

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UAE Warriors 37: Arabia to feature title double-header on Feb. 26

UAE Warriors 37: Arabia is set to feature two title fights.

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French finance minister backs pension push, UAE's COP28 pick

Trying to sell France to Emirati investors, France’s finance minister has highlighted what he described as the business-friendly overhaul of President Emmanuel Macron while on a trip to Abu Dhabi

The Independent UK

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.

Reuters

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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Beyoncé’s Dubai performance isn’t just an affront to LGBTQ+ fans, but workers’ rights in the UAE

Arguments focusing on the low application of the UAE’s anti-gay laws overlook the privilege it takes to evade them – and the reality of the labour that builds Dubai’s luxury playground

The Guardian - UK

Kendall Jenner fans divided over clip of model appearing to complain about Dubai

Many viewers claimed the model was describing her previous trips to the UAE city

The Independent UK

China, UAE, France: Report details state-owned energy firms operating in Scotland

A NEW paper outlining the “galling” ownership of Scotland’s renewable energy resources by other countries’ state-owned companies has been…

The National (Scotland)

Israeli minister visits UAE ahead of Netanyahu trip: Reports

Strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer visited on Sunday ahead of a possible trip by the PM, Israeli media reported.

Al Jazeera

Leela Hotel Cheating Case: Delhi Court Sends Man Posing As UAE Official To 2-Day Police Custody

A Delhi Court on Sunday sent Mahamed Sharif, the accused in the Leela Hotel cheating case, to two days of police custody. Read more on Dynamite News:

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UAE Underlines Importance of Tourism as Major Contributor to the Economy

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has visited Atlantis The Royal, a new iconic landmark on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah Island. Surging 43 stories high and spanning 406,000 square meters, the ultra-luxury resort is a unique addition to Dubai’s spectacular skyline as…

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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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‘Ridiculous’: Greta Thunberg blasts decision to let UAE oil boss chair climate talks

Climate activist at Davos says lobbyists have been influencing conferences ‘since forever’

The Independent UK

Iran, South Korea summon each other’s envoys amid row over Yoon’s comments

‘The enemy of the UAE, its most-threatening nation, is Iran, and our enemy is North Korea’

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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

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South Korea envoy in Iran summoned over Yoon's 'enemy' remarks -media

Iran's foreign ministry summoned South Korea's ambassador to protest against South Koran President Yoon Suk-yeol's comment that the Islamic republic is the enemy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iranian state media reported.

AAP

Stoinis gets approval for BBL rival if fit

Marcus Stoinis will be cleared to play in the BBL's rival league in the UAE after the Melbourne Stars's season, provided he overcomes a hamstring injury.

Reuters

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Clean, Renewable Energy Agreements Inked at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023

More agreements and partnerships in the field of clean and renewable energy are being signed at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a deal with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Uhde, which specializes in chemical engineering, to develop large-scale ammonia cracking plants. The memorandum…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Bangkok Post

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).

Reuters

Pakistan PM Sharif makes conditional talks offer to arch-rival India

Pakistan 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).

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