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– UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in discussions with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai. The meeting was part of a working visit to
– On October 19, Abu Dhabi hosted a meeting between UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on deepening their countries’ strategic alliance. The discussions occurred during Macron’s official visit to
– India and Poland will set up a Defence Industry Dialogue and launch a dialogue on counter-terrorism, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The announcements were part of a list of outcomes issued
– Bilateral commerce between Russia and Oman hit $1.5 billion during the first seven months of 2026, marking its highest level in ten years, according to Sergei Shoigu. The Secretary of Russia’s Security Council stated that trade had surged 22-fold
– In the first 20 days of October, South Korea’s semiconductor exports soared by 222.5% year on year to reach $27.5 billion, contributing to a total export value of $61.6 billion. Overall outbound shipments more than doubled compared to the
– According to a recent study highlighted by St. George’s University, over 21.9% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in five sub-Saharan African nations are under the age of 40. This statistic has prompted SGU to advocate for risk-based screening
– Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has initiated an official visit to Greece following his arrival in Athens. He was greeted by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis at Athens International Airport. The
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– Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, have honoured the flydubai crew involved in the September 30 in-flight incident. The UAE
– Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted an official dinner banquet in honour of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and his delegation in Ottawa. The banquet took place during Sheikh Khaled’s official
– Rising fertiliser and fuel prices linked to the US-Israel war on Iran could cut harvests across Africa next year, a senior UN trade official has warned. Luz Maria de la Mora of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) told Al
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– Indonesia resumed services at Jakarta’s primary airport and several regional hubs on Tuesday after ash from Anak Krakatau temporarily halted flights. The volcanic activity impacted nearly 3,000 flights and over 340,000 passengers nationwide. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport recommenced operations following
On Friday, the budget airline Air Arabia revealed a strategic boost to its Southeast Asian routes, notably increasing the number of flights connecting the United Arab Emirates with Thailand. From October 25, 2026, the airline will add a fourth daily
– In July 2026, South Korea welcomed a total of 2,093,223 international visitors, signaling a robust rebound in global tourism. This monthly figure reflects a 20.8% increase compared to the 1,733,199 arrivals recorded in July 2025. Additionally, it surpasses the