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Abu Dhabi named world's wealthiest city with US$ 1.7 trillion

Abu Dhabi named world's wealthiest city with US$ 1.7 trillion

On Tuesday, 8 October, Global SWF released a new global ranking of cities in terms of capital managed by their Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs). Accor…

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Egypt : Sisi, Sheikh bin Zayed Witness Launch of Ras Al-Hikma Development Project

Egypt : Sisi, Sheikh bin Zayed Witness Launch of Ras Al-Hikma Development Project

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, witnessed the launch of…

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UAE, COP28 and COP29 host joint event at UNGA focusing on the impact of food systems transformation on climate action

UAE, COP28 and COP29 host joint event at UNGA focusing on the impact of food systems transformation on climate action

The United Arab Emirates, COP28, COP29 Azerbaijan, The World Bank, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations and the Food and Agricultur…

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Emirates' Rulers condole with Kuwaiti Emir on death of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak

Emirates' Rulers condole with Kuwaiti Emir on death of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak

 Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate condolence messages to H.E Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al J…

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UAE’s non-oil private sector rebounds in August: PMI report

UAE’s non-oil private sector rebounds in August: PMI report

The UAE’s non-oil private sector regained momentum in August, with the Emirates’ Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 54.2, up fr…

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WHO chief expresses gratitude to UAE President for major role in polio eradication

WHO chief expresses gratitude to UAE President for major role in polio eradication

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus used his official X (formerly Twitter) account to thank the United Arab Emirates and President His…

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UAE sends monkeypox vaccines to 5 African countries

UAE sends monkeypox vaccines to 5 African countries

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Saturday, August 31, announced sending a number of aircraft carrying monkeypox…

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UAE President allocates vaccines, funding for polio vaccination drive in Gaza

UAE President allocates vaccines, funding for polio vaccination drive in Gaza

The president of the UAE has allocated vaccines and funding for a polio vaccination drive in Gaza following the reemergence of the virus within the…

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UAE’s Mubadala acquires full ownership of UCB Pharma’s China business with CBC Group

UAE’s Mubadala acquires full ownership of UCB Pharma’s China business with CBC Group

UAE sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co. has acquired 100 percent ownership of UCB Pharma’s mature business in China, in partnership…

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Earthquake recorded off UAE coast

Earthquake recorded off UAE coast

An earthquake recorded in the Sea of Oman on Sunday was "felt by UAE residents" but had no impact on land, the country's weather centre said.…

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UAE Suspends 32 Gold Refineries in Anti-Money Laundering Initiative

UAE Suspends 32 Gold Refineries in Anti-Money Laundering Initiative

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the temporary suspension of operations at 32 gold refineries as part of a sweeping effort to combat money…

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UAE’s Gargash stresses need to ‘end cycle of violence’ in Gaza

UAE’s Gargash stresses need to ‘end cycle of violence’ in Gaza

No sane voice can argue against the importance of an immediate cessation of the war in Gaza, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president…

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UAE distributes tents, aid to displaced families in Gaza

UAE distributes tents, aid to displaced families in Gaza

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Friday that it had distributed tents and relief supplies to displaced Palestinian families in the Gaza…

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UAE investigation reveals 'new secret organisation' formed by Muslim Brotherhood members

UAE investigation reveals 'new secret organisation' formed by Muslim Brotherhood members

Investigations conducted by the UAE Public Prosecution have revealed that a new "secret organisation" has been formed outside the country by member…

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UAE, US Discuss ‘Serious Developments’ in the Region

UAE, US Discuss ‘Serious Developments’ in the Region

UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone conversation with US Secretary o…

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UAE Central Bank follows US Fed move, holds rates at 5.4%

UAE Central Bank follows US Fed move, holds rates at 5.4%

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 5.40%. This…

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UAE expresses deep concern over escalation in Middle East

UAE expresses deep concern over escalation in Middle East

The UAE is closely monitoring recent regional developments with deep concern about their impact on security and stability. The country is u…

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UAE ship delivers 5,340 tons of food and aid to Gaza through Egypt's Arish port

UAE ship delivers 5,340 tons of food and aid to Gaza through Egypt's Arish port

A UAE ship carrying 5,340 tons of aid arrived in Al-Arish, Egypt, for Gaza. It includes food, shelter, and medical supplies. A ship from th…

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Yemen : GCC Welcomes Agreement between Govt, Houthis

Yemen : GCC Welcomes Agreement between Govt, Houthis

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed on Wednesday the agreement between the legitimate Yemeni governme…

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UAE provides more aid for families displaced by Israeli attacks on Gaza

UAE provides more aid for families displaced by Israeli attacks on Gaza

Two people, including a child, were killed in strikes on Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza on Sunday morning but the strikes will not stop efforts to p…

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