(Wellington) – The UAE and Cook Islands recently signed a joint statement on the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries. The statement was signed by Saleh Ahmed Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to New Zealand, and Karopaerangi Ngatoko, Acting High Commissioner of Cook Islands in New Zealand, in the presence of a number […]
(New York) – Apple became the first private-sector company to surpass $1 trillion in market value following its latest surge after reporting strong quarterly earnings. Shares of Apple briefly hit $207.05 in late-morning trading, before retreating somewhat. The gains came after the iPhone maker reported strong earnings late Tuesday that prompted a two-day rally in […]
(Geneva) – The United Nations chaired informal consultations with senior representatives of Iran, Russia and Turkey, during the Astana-format meeting in Sochi, Russian Federation. In a statement issued in Geneva by the office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria de Mistura, said that they discussed consultations focused on realising further progress on the implementation […]
(Santiago) – Chile made history when it became the first country in Latin America to ban the commercial use of plastic bags. “I want to share with you the joy that as of today we´re enacting the law,” said President Sebastian Pinera at a public ceremony in the centre of Santiago, after which he handed […]
(Hanoi) – Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Vietnam, has stated that the bilateral ties between the UAE and Vietnam are pivotal and are on the level of a strategic partnership. He also expressed the desire of Vietnam to advance and develop these ties and increase the trade and investment exchange between the two countries, […]
(Kuwait) – After a decades-long strife by women’s rights campaigners for full suffrage, Kuwait has granted women their full political and constitutional rights, making way for them to vote, run for elections and assume leadership positions. Women in Kuwait have proven their worth through their leading role in driving the country’s overall development march, across […]
(Rabat) – Mayor of Rabat Mohammed Sidiki while speaking to International Diplomat Magazine has said that Rabat a two thousand years old city with rich history and culture that has always welcomed people for holidays , living or doing business in Morocco. We also offer many incentives for for the foreign investors and our process […]
(Kabul) – World Bank and Afghanistan signed a new package of grant agreements in support of reforms valued at $350 million. The reforms are designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness in government operations for better revenue mobilization and service delivery. The new financing package supports reforms in the business environment, the energy sector, and land […]
(Abu Dhabi) – His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received at Al Bahr Palace, Dr. Thomas A. Kennedy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Raytheon Company. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and Dr. Kennedy discussed cooperation between the company […]
(New York) – The UN Secretary-General has called on governments to step up efforts to protect children, women and men – especially migrants – who fall prey to traffickers across the world. In a statement marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “Trafficking in persons is a vile crime that […]
(Sharjah) – The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SCCI, and a delegation from Belarus examined areas of economic cooperation between Sharjah and Belarus, in addition to reviewing ways to enhance economic relations and mutual investment opportunities between the various economic sectors of both sides. Mohamed Ahmed Amin, Acting Director-General of the SCCI, and Igor […]
(Dubai) – Expo 2020 Dubai has signed an agreement with the China-Arab International Cooperation Committee, CAICC, to promote the global destination in the most populous country. Based in Shanghai, the CAICC is a government-backed, non-profit organisation that supports China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative by stimulating and facilitating business cooperation and cultural communication between China […]
(Jakarta) – The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology, ESMA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Indonesia’s National Standardisation Agency, BSN, and National Accreditation Committee, KAN, to officially recognise halal certificates issued by KAN. ESMA Director-General Abdulla Abdul Qader Al Maeeni told Salaam Gateway, a joint effort between Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre […]
(Abu Dhabi) – At the end of the tripartite meeting between His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the President of Eritrea, Isaias Afwerki, and Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, held in Abu Dhabi on 24th July, the […]