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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
UAE announces ministry name change
UAE changes name of key Government ministry
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Ease of doing business for investors and entrepreneurs improves with UAE Ministry’s digital system
In its bid to improve the UAE’s allure as an ideal digitally advanced hub for businesses, the new digital attestation services will streamline procedures and boost the quality of services provided
Bahrain
UAE Minister reaffirms commitment to independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan also reiterated the UAE’s commitment to helping the Palestinian people, including efforts to provide support through relevant United Nations agencies
Abraham Accords
Top UAE, Bahrain diplomats discuss regional security, Ukraine crisis with Israel foreign minister Yair Lapid
Consolidating regional and global peace and stability is a primary driver of the UAE’s foreign policy and an integral part of its 10 Principles for the Next 50, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said
Arab Coalition
UAE, OIC condemn Houthi attempt to target civilian facilities, economic installations in Saudi Arabia
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation called for urgent action to stop to the Houthi’s recurrent acts that threaten the security and safety of civilians, as well as the security of global energy supplies and economic stability
Abu Dhabi Global Market
UAE to join Singapore Convention in support of “mediation” to resolve international commercial disputes
The UAE will be the 56th signatory to the Singapore Convention, which will help facilitate international trade and investment
Bab al-Mandab Strait
UAE joins alliance to protect crucial shipping routes
UAE announces it has joined the US-led International Maritime Security Construct following tanker attacks in region
Henley Passport Index
Emiratis set to be added to South Africa’s visa waiver list
Passport-holding Emiratis will be exempt from pre-entry visas to visit South Africa from Thursday
Diplomats
UAE helps secure release of captive civilians in Libya
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation makes ‘intensive efforts’ to release three Filipinos and a South Korean who were held captive by armed groups in Libya
Anwar Gargash
UAE says ‘committed to de-escalation’ after ship sabotage attacks
UAE minister of state for foreign affairs Anwar Gargash blamed ‘Iranian behaviour’ for tensions in the Gulf region
Gulf crisis
Qatari naval vessel released after entering UAE waters
The vessel, flying the Qatari flag, was carrying four military personnel when it entered UAE waters
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UAE reopens Damascus embassy after seven years
Emirati flag was raised again during a ceremony attended by diplomats and journalists on Thursday
Anwar Gargash
UAE hails Saudi move to set up group for Arab, African nations
UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs describes the move as a pioneering initiative to develop common Arab and regional action
Arton Capital
How the UAE passport has conquered the world
The UAE passport has become the world’s most powerful, according to the latest Passport Index
Matthew Hedges
UAE defends Brit spy case jailing, says evidence ‘compelling’
Senior official says the UAE and the UK hope to find ‘amicable solution’ in case of Matthew Hedges
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UAE issues statement on Brit spy suspect Matthew Hedges
Welfare status review says treatment of Matthew Hedges is ‘entirely in keeping with obligations under UAE Law and international norms’