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Thani Al Zeyoudi highlights trade growth during high level UAE meeting

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Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Trade, met with international officials and commercial delegates in Abu Dhabi to evaluate mechanisms to expand trade ties across priority sectors. The official discussions centered on...
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FAO backs $3.9bn GEF-9 funding for food security

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations welcomed the ninth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility, saying initial pledges of $3.9 billion will support agriculture, climate and food security solutions. The funding cycle, known as GEF-9, covers 2026...
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UAE and Indonesia presidents talk trade and cooperation

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ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 26, 2026, and the two leaders discussed steps to strengthen bilateral ties during Prabowo’s working visit to the United Arab Emirates. The...
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Sheikh Mohamed and Lula review UAE Brazil cooperation

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ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to discuss bilateral cooperation within the framework of the two countries’ strategic partnership. The leaders reviewed ties...
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OPEC Fund commits $2bn to boost Africa’s development

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VIENNA, December 25, 2025: The OPEC Fund for International Development announced a new co-financing commitment of up to US$2 billion with the African Development Fund (ADF) for the period 2026 to 2030, reaffirming its ongoing financial support for Africa’s economic and social development....
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Gender equality crucial for sustainable agrifood systems

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the World Food Programme (WFP) marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a renewed call for the empowerment of women and girls, particularly...
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Sheikh Mohamed, Mitsotakis explore deeper UAE-Greece relations

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, in Abu Dhabi to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral ties within the framework of the two nations’ comprehensive strategic partnership. The meeting, held at...
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UNDP plans insurance scheme for 100 million Arab farmers by 2025

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is spearheading a new initiative aimed at designing climate risk-based insurance policies to provide broad protection for farmers across the Arab region. The project, led by Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, Assistant Secretary-General and Director...
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Saudi Arabia records 558 million kg of poultry meat production in H1 2024

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Saudi Arabia has set a new record for poultry meat production in the first half of 2024, underscoring its ongoing efforts to enhance national food security. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture announced a total...
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UAE and Serbia presidents foster bilateral ties and discuss global issues

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in a productive diplomatic visit to Serbia on June 15, 2023. The leaders' discourse revolved around strengthening ties between the two nations, bolstering current collaborations, and...