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The Abu Dhabi meeting focused on Gulf stability, maritime security, energy flows and deeper trade, investment and innovation ties between the UAE and UK.
Tokyo stocks fell as the Nikkei retreated after a sharp rally, with higher oil prices, Middle East tensions and investor caution pressuring Japanese equities.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed regional security, maritime risks and UAE-EU ties in Abu Dhabi.
South Korea’s auto exports rose 2.2% in March to $6.37 billion as hybrid vehicle demand surged, lifting shipments despite weaker sales in some regions.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed arrived in Beijing for a three-day China visit aimed at deepening UAE-China ties, trade links and cooperation across key sectors.
Bank of Korea kept its benchmark rate at 2.50% for a seventh straight meeting, citing higher inflation pressure, weaker growth and market volatility.
China auto output hit 2.917 million and sales reached 2.899 million in March, rebounding sharply from February as exports and NEVs led the market.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto held Abu Dhabi talks on defence cooperation and regional security.
UAE Sierra Leone diplomacy returned to Abu Dhabi as both leaders linked trade, investment and sustainability with regional issues again.
Africa moved higher on Austria’s foreign policy agenda during an Ethiopia visit that combined AU cooperation, trade outreach and diplomacy.
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Airfares to Colombo jumped ahead of the Feb 15 India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, with some India routes near Dh4,000 and extra Dubai flights.
Vietnam drew a record 2,453,724 foreign visitors in January 2026, led by air arrivals, as official data showed double-digit gains month to month in Vietnam 2026.
China plans visa-free entry for British travelers for trips up to 30 days, the UK says, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping in Beijing Friday.