ABU DHABI, 31st January, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said that the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade continues to record strong growth rates, reaching AED3.8 trillion in 2025. This represents growth of more than 26% , compared with the global average growth rate for international trade of around […]
ABU DHABI, 29th December, 2025 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, led a high-level government delegation to Egypt as negotiations continue to secure a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations. Al Zeyoudi met with Hassan Al-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic […]
RIYADH, 14th December, 2025 (WAM) — Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), met today in Riyadh with Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China. According to a statement from the GCC General Secretariat, the meeting focused on enhancing […]
ABU DHABI, 13th December, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates and the European Union officially launched the process of negotiating a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA). The start of negotiations was announced by EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, whose portfolio includes the European Union’s relations with the Gulf countries, and Lana Nusseibeh, Minister […]
KUALA LUMPUR, 25th October, 2025 (WAM) — Malaysia is in the final stage of tariff negotiations with the United States and hopes to conclude the deal on Sunday at the 47th ASEAN Summit, saidInvestment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia on […]
BRUSSELS, 18th July, 2025 (WAM) – The European Commission and the High Representative welcomed the European Council’s decision authorising them to enter into negotiations with each of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – ith the aim of concluding bilateral Strategic Partnership […]
NEW YORK, 23rd June, 2025 (WAM) – The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States marks a “perilous turn in a region that is already reeling.” “From the outset of the crisis, I have repeatedly condemned any military escalation in the Middle East. The people of the […]
BRUSSELS, 26th May, 2025 (WAM) – The European Commission has said that President Ursula Von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump have agreed to fast track trade negotiations and to stay in close contact following last night’s phone call. Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho said the Commission said there was a negotiating team in place […]
ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement by the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia on concluding peace negotiations, and expressed hope that this historic step would consolidate bridges of communication, dialogue, and stability, to achieve development for both Armenia and Azerbaijan, and across the […]
ABU DHABI, 16th February, 2025 (WAM) – Major General Engineer Mukhtar Abdel Latif, Chairman of the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI), revealed that the organisation is currently in negotiations with Emirati investors to establish three new factories specialising in both defense and civilian industries. In a statement to Emirates News Agency (WAM), Abdel Latif said […]
DUBAI, 17th January, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, has successfully concluded the final round of negotiations for Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement on income and capital with the Russian Federation. This milestone underscores the UAE’s commitment to strengthening economic and tax cooperation, fostering a business-friendly environment that protects […]
VIENNA, 4th January, 2025 (WAM) — Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, leader of the conservative People’s Party tasked with forming a new government, and leader of Austria’s Social Democrats Andreas Babler have announced their commitment to continuing bilateral negotiations for the formation of a new coalition government. Talks on forming a new three-party government in Austria […]
