Bilateral ties and regional security reviewed in UAE Dutch talks
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UAE and UK foreign ministers review regional tensions
The Abu Dhabi meeting underscored UAE-UK coordination on regional security, shipping access, energy supplies and diplomatic de-escalation....
UAE economy extends global rise on strong 2026 data
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered 2026 with a strong run of official economic data showing broad-based expansion across non-oil activity, trade, banking and investment, reinforcing its position as one of the region’s fastest-growing economies. Releases published in the first quarter and early second quarter pointed to solid momentum carried......
UAE president and EU Council chief discuss regional security
ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met European Council President António Costa in Abu Dhabi on April 14, with the two leaders focusing on regional developments and their effect on regional and international peace and security. The talks addressed the impact of the crisis on maritime security,......
UAE president hosts UK PM for regional security talks
ABU DHABI: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Abu Dhabi on Thursday for talks focused on Middle East developments, regional security and the broader UAE-UK relationship. The meeting brought together two close partners at a time of heightened concern over security in......
UAE enters global top 10 exporters in WTO rankings
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered the world’s top 10 merchandise exporters in 2025 for the first time, ranking ninth globally after its goods exports rose to $707 billion, according to the latest World Trade Organization trade statistics. The WTO’s main merchandise table also showed the UAE ranked 13th in goods imports......
UAE and Italy leaders discuss security and cooperation
ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held talks in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, focusing on regional developments and their impact on security and stability, as well as maritime security, energy supplies and the global economy. The meeting took place during Meloni’s visit......
Cyprus president hosts UAE foreign minister in Nicosia
NICOSIA: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides received UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a working visit to the Cypriot capital, with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos attending. The UAE foreign minister conveyed greetings from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and wishes of......
UAE astronomers point to March 20 Eid Al Fitr date
SHARJAH: Astronomers at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology said Eid Al Fitr in the UAE is expected to fall on Friday, March 20, 2026, based on astronomical calculations for the start of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar. The holiday marks the end of Ramadan, the fasting month observed by......
UAE and Indonesia presidents talk trade and cooperation
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 meeting took place at Qasr Al Bahr and focused on......