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UAE and US Strengthen Strategic Partnership Through Dialogue
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UAE and US Strengthen Strategic Partnership Through Dialogue

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, held a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on January 18, 2025, to discuss the strategic relations between the two countries. This conversation reflects the ongoing commitment to enhancing the partnership that has...

SALIK to Introduce Flexible Toll Tariffs Starting January 2025
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SALIK to Introduce Flexible Toll Tariffs Starting January 2025

Starting January 31, 2025, Dubai’s SALIK will implement a flexible toll tariff system across all its gates, aiming to enhance traffic flow in the city. The new system will bring changes to toll charges based on the time of day and will exclude the holy month of Ramadan. Under this plan, toll fees will be...

Codelco and Saudi Arabia Explore Copper Investment Opportunities
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Codelco and Saudi Arabia Explore Copper Investment Opportunities

Chile’s Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, is in discussions with Saudi Arabia about potential investments in copper projects, according to an interview given by Codelco Chairman Maximo Pacheco to Reuters. The talks come as both sides look to create value through new collaborations. Codelco has been exploring partnerships with Saudi Arabia’s mining sector, including...

UAE and France Join Hands to Combat Financial Crimes
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UAE and France Join Hands to Combat Financial Crimes

A top-level delegation from the UAE, led by the General Secretariat of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations Committee (NAMLCFTC), visited Paris to strengthen UAE-France cooperation in tackling financial crimes and boosting global economic security. During the visit, the UAE delegation presented its National Strategy 2024-2027 aimed at...

UAE Among Top 35 Nations with Largest Maritime Fleets
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UAE Among Top 35 Nations with Largest Maritime Fleets

The UAE has secured a place among the top 35 countries globally with the largest shipping fleets, based on tonnage and capacity, according to the 2024 report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report also highlighted the presence of three other Arab countries—Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar—on the list. Data...

Abu Dhabi Hosts Global NLP Conference at MBZUAI
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Abu Dhabi Hosts Global NLP Conference at MBZUAI

Abu Dhabi is hosting the 31st International Conference on Computational Linguistics (COLING 2025), kicking off on Sunday. The event, organised by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), is set to welcome over 1,500 attendees from around the world at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from January 19 to 24. This...

UAE Cyber Security Council Successfully Blocks Nearly 200,000 Daily Cyberattacks
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UAE Cyber Security Council Successfully Blocks Nearly 200,000 Daily Cyberattacks

The UAE Cyber Security Council has reported a significant achievement in national cybersecurity efforts, successfully blocking nearly 200,000 cyberattacks every day. These attacks were primarily ransomware attempts targeting both public and private sectors, aiming to breach sensitive data and lock digital systems. The Council’s emergency cybersecurity protocols, in collaboration with various authorities, played a crucial...