London Court of International Arbitration rules in favour of Dubai port operator DP World in dispute with Government of Djibouti
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African continent
UAE follows Saudi Arabia with $10bn pledge to South Africa
Commitment is made during the first state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the UAE
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
Abu Dhabi fund allocates $3bn aid package to Ethiopia
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development supports Ethiopian government with sustainable socio-economic development plans
Africa
Saudi’s ICD inks deal to set up $1bn Africa infrastructure fund
Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector says fund will target power and transport projects
Africa
Africa’s most populous nation signs up to Expo 2020 Dubai
Nigerian Ambassador to the UAE says mega event is ‘unmissable opportunity’ for country
Counter-terrorism
West Africa force said to secure Saudi Arabia backing
Source says Gulf kingdom will provide $100m following talks with French President Macron
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Dubai spends $27m to promote African investment opportunities
Dubai Chamber says efforts have given a major boost to UAE-Africa trade ties over last 5 years
Africa
Dubai hosts summit, positions itself as Africa investment hub
Four African heads of state convened with international CEOs at a summit in the emirate on Wednesday
2017 Africa Investment Report
Why the UAE is leading the charge into Africa
The Gulf state is ahead of the rest of the Middle East – and much of the world – when it comes to capitalising on Africa’s investment opportunities. Still, some barriers remain, and African governments are working to encourage greater flows from the region and beyond