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France opens torture case against head of international police agency, Interpol

French authorities have opened a case against Interpol president Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates over accusations of torture and arbitrary detention filed by two Britons. Raisi stands accused in several other cases involving alleged torture.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi, UAE Ministers Warn against Capacity Decreasing in All Energy Sectors

The energy ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates warned that spare capacity is decreasing in all energy sectors as producers slash investment, causing everything from crude to diesel and natural gas to trade at or near record highs. “I have a lot of experience, but I've never…

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Saudi-UAE Joint Security Committee Discusses Means to Boost Security Cooperation

The joint security committee between the Saudi and United Arab Emirates Ministries of Interior held its sixth meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Held at the Ministry of Interior, the meeting focused on boosting cooperation in all security fields between the two countries. The Saudi…

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Russian-speaking visitors to UAE resort town dip, offset by others

Russian-speaking tourists to the town of Ras Al Khaimah, part of the United Arab Emirates, have dipped since Russia invaded Ukraine, but visitors from other markets have offset that fall and overall visits are up this year, an official said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Greece, UAE Agree Joint Investments in Energy, Other Sectors

Greece and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to jointly fund investments worth 4 billion euros ($4.2 billion) in the Mediterranean country and explore further cooperation in the energy sector, the Greek prime minister's office said on Monday. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed…

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Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi King on Success of Medical Tests

Gulf leaders have congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who underwent successful medical tests at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah. The Royal Court said Sunday that the King will stay in hospital for some time to rest on doctors' advice after undergoing a…

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UAE Minister of Economy to lead high-level business delegation to India this week

With Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, India will benefit from preferential market access provided by the UAE

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Kochi police await response from UAE police to trace rape-accused Vijay Babu

Actor-producer Vijay Babu is facing charges of raping a woman actor and later revealing her identity in a social media outburst

The Hindu

UAE to Diversify Weapons, Develop National Defense Industries

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that the challenges and risks threatening the region and the ongoing tensions facing the world require the leaders of the country to maintain readiness, harness all capacities, and acquire the most advanced military equipment. Speaking to mark the 46th Armed…

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UAE Armed Forces Fully Prepared to Confront All Security Threats, Says Defense Minister

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, the United Arab Emirates' Minister of State for Defense Affairs, stressed on Thursday that the UAE Armed Forces are fully prepared to confront all security threats arising from changes in the regional and global geopolitical landscapes, reported the state news agency WAM. He explained that…

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Russian firms and billionaires flee to Dubai to avoid sanctions over Putin's Ukraine war

Business leaders involved in real estate and business operations said Dubai appears to be the new haven for billionaires and entrepreneurs from Russia.

Daily Mirror

King Salman Receives Phone Call from King of Jordan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a telephone call from Jordan's King Abdullah II on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman had received telephone calls from several Arab leaders on the occasion of Eid. He received calls…

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Fully vaccinated travellers can fly from UAE to India without RT-PCR

As per the latest travel guidelines, fully vaccinated travellers coming to India from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will no longer need to take the Covid PCR test. The UAE was added to India’s list of 108 countries, whose vaccination schedule completion certificate is recognised.

The Times of India

Yemeni PLC Stresses Implementing Economic, Security Priorities

President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Rashad Al-Alimi, on the first day of Eid al-Fitr holiday, stressed the need to address pressing economic and security priorities. Al-Alimi pointed out that joint committees have been formed with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to implement pledges made…

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Putin cheerleader who warned UK of 'radioactive tidal wave' jets to plush Dubai hotel

Dmitry Kiselyov, 68, has not been sanctioned by the UAE and has been seen enjoying a holiday at the five-star Jumeirah Al Qasr hotel with his eighth wife Maria

Newslaundry

Below the radar: How an Indian tycoon’s petrochemicals empire quietly dodged Iran sanctions

Indian tycoon Yogesh Mehta is not shy about his success. In dozens of interviews, YouTube videos, and Twitter posts, he recounts how his hard work and ingenuity made his Dubai-based business, Petrochem, the number one chemical distributor in the Middle East and Africa.

The Hindu

Biggest bilateral trade pact between India, UAE comes into force

India is negotiating trade agreements at a very fast pace with complementary economies, including the UK, Canada and the EU.

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UAE Signs Agreement to Send Emirati Astronaut to ISS for 182 Days

The United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of a new space mission to the International Space Station that will last for six months. The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) signed a new strategic cooperation in human spaceflight with Axiom Space Inc., a leading human spaceflight and infrastructure company.…

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Chinese Omicron-specific mRNA COVID vaccine candidate to be trialed in UAE

China's Suzhou Abogen Biosciences Co said its COVID-19 vaccine candidate using the messenger RNA (mRNA) technology and targeting the Omicron variant has obtained clinical trial approval in the United Arab Emirates.

The Independent UK

Once enemies, now friends: Turkish president and Saudi prince embrace in pursuit of profits and political gain

Meeting in Jeddah comes after Turkey suspended probe into 2018 murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi

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Dubai to Open UAE's First Robotic Biobank in 2023

Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced that it will establish the UAE’s first robotic biobank, in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday.…

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UAE's 1 Billion Meals Initiative Benefiting 50 Countries Concludes

Having amassed one billion Dirhams (272 million dollars), the 1 Billion Meals initiative achieved its goal, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, contributing 400 million meals after the campaign had received 600 million meals worth of donations…

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UAE, Turkey Accelerate Arrangements to Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have taken steps to accelerate the arrangements for finalizing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which will be signed soon. Officials from both countries have held discussions to foster business and investment partnerships between the business communities of the two countries. UAE Trade Minister…

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Scoop: Former U.S. ambassador accused of illegal foreign lobbying

The former ambassador to Pakistan and the UAE allegedly took tens of thousands of dollars.

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Local Market Revives UAE Tourism Sector, Accounts for 58% of Total Number of Hotel Guests

The local market has revived the UAE tourism sector by acquiring 58% of the total number of the 19 million hotel guests, compared to 42% tourists, according to a report released on Tuesday. Hotel establishments achieved a growth of more than 29% in 2021 compared to the number of guests…

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