UAE and Germany review strategic ties in Berlin
The UAE and Germany discussed strategic relations, regional developments and attacks on civilian facilities during high-level Berlin talks....
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ADB unveils fund to speed ASEAN power grid plans
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank has launched a new multi-partner trust fund with about $25 million in initial backing to accelerate preparation of cross-border energy and transmission projects in Southeast Asia. The new vehicle, called the Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia, is aimed at advancing the ASEAN Power......
UAE Germany talks spotlight investment, industry, security
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, received Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, in Abu Dhabi on March 11 as the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ongoing cooperation, according to an official UAE readout. The meeting formed part of continuing high-level......
BMW tests AEON humanoid robots in German production
EuroWire, LEIPZIG: BMW Group has launched a pilot project using humanoid robots in production at its Plant Leipzig, marking the company’s first deployment of humanoid robotics on a factory floor in Germany. BMW announced the project on Feb. 27 and provided additional details on March 9, describing the move as part of......
EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles
BRUSSELS, December 17, 2025: The European Union is set to ease its planned 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine vehicles after sustained pressure from automakers and several member states, marking a significant policy adjustment in the bloc’s long-term climate agenda. The European Commission is preparing to revise the existing regulation that requires......
Europe EV market shifts as Tesla loses ground to rivals
Tesla’s sales in Germany and the UK dropped to their lowest levels in over two years in April, reflecting rising competition and backlash against Elon Musk....
Germany requests EU escape clause to raise defence outlay
Germany has requested an EU budget exemption to increase defence spending amid rising Russian threats....
EU jobless rate falls to lowest since 2000
EU employment rate hit 70.9% in Q4 2024 as unemployment fell to its lowest since 2000, according to OECD data....
Trump announces new import tariffs on cars, chips, and medicines
Trump plans 25% tariffs on auto, semiconductor, and pharma imports starting April, aiming to reshore industries, but experts warn of higher prices and economic disruption....
Etihad enhances European network with new daily services
Etihad Airways will operate daily flights to Düsseldorf and Copenhagen from October 1, 2025, enhancing UAE-Europe connectivity. Düsseldorf adds four weekly flights; Copenhagen adds three. This expansion offers greater flexibility and strengthens European ties....