The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has been chosen to host the 2026 Global Privacy Assembly (GPA). This significant event is expected to gather privacy authorities and experts from around the world to discuss and address pressing issues related to data protection and privacy rights. The announcement was made on February 24, 2025, and highlights...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to engage in high-level discussions with the European Union to support a global initiative aimed at addressing money laundering and other financial crimes. This meeting signifies the UAE’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation in combating financial offenses. Hamid Al Zaabi, the secretary general and vice chairman of the...
Mohamed Yousef AlSharhan, the Managing Director of the World Governments Summit Organisation (WGSO), stated that the World Government Summit 2025, themed “Shaping Future Governments,” seeks to deliver a message of hope globally. The summit is designed to facilitate the sharing of expertise and innovative solutions to tackle pressing global challenges. In an interview with the...
The United Arab Emirates recently successfully returned from its first joint expedition with the Bulgarian Antarctic Research Institute, marking a significant milestone in scientific exploration. This inaugural mission to Antarctica underscores the UAE’s commitment to advancing global scientific research and strengthening international partnerships in meteorology and climate science. The expedition aimed to address pressing climate...
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, engaged in a phone conversation with Péter Szijjártó, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, on January 24, 2025. During this discussion, they focused on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring various avenues...
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...
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended a dinner reception at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village on January 16, 2025. The event was organized by the Korean Business Council and featured delegations from various multinational companies from the Republic of Korea. Notable attendees...
Governor of Alaska, Mike Dunleavy, underscored the importance of the sustainable development sector as a foundation for a prosperous future during his remarks at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. He stressed that international collaboration between the UAE and Alaska is essential, as such partnerships promote the sharing of expertise and innovative solutions aimed at achieving common...
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology in the UAE, and Muto Yoji, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, have engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation and exploring opportunities to further develop the space industry in both nations. This collaboration will occur under a Memorandum of...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who was on a working visit to the United Arab Emirates. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where the two leaders discussed how to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation...