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Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah is Kuwait’s new prime minister

Kuwait’s emir tasked the new prime minister to form a government

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Blinken meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid ceasefire negotiations

The US Secretary of State is on his sixth visit to the region since the October 7 crisis broke out

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World Governments Summit Day 3: Shah Rukh Khan, Sultan Al Neyadi, Hatem Dowidar on stage

Global leaders in sectors such as space, entertainment and tech will speak on Day 3 of the World Governments Summit

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World Government Summit 2024: All you need to know

The event will feature over 25 heads of state and governments, 120 governmental delegations, and 85 international and regional organisations

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron in Oman as Red Sea tensions escalate

His visit to Muscat follows regional travel last week where he met with leaders in Israel, Qatar and Turkey

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Antony Blinken back in the Middle East as Israel crisis rages on: 8 countries on tour list

Blinken’s visit to the region comes amid an escalation to the crisis in the Middle East

Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank Group - COP28

World Bank chief Ajay Banga warns of economic headwinds for global economy

Geopolitical tensions heightened by the Middle East crisis pose the biggest threat to the world economy

US President Joe Biden (R) speaks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

US-EU Summit: Prospects dim for trade deals, with focus on crises in Middle East, Ukraine

The US has proposed forming a largely tariff-free green steel club that would also be open to other allies

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UNGA78: UAE, India foreign ministers meet, discuss COP28

The UAE Foreign Minister briefed his counterparts on the preparations for COP28, which is scheduled to be held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12

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UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed meets Dutch PM Mark Rutte

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation in a range of sectors including trade, energy, and environment among others

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s interview with Fox News: US, Israel, golf and more

The interview conducted by TV host Bret Baier touched upon a range of international issues

Egypt

UAE President Sheikh Mohamad bin Zayed meets Egyptian President

The meeting reviewed the UAE’s upcoming hosting of the COP28 and the need for advancing collective climate action

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UNGA: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to lead UAE delegation at 78th session

This year’s gathering is expected to have more than 150 heads of state and government in attendance

G20

G20 summit: UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, US announce historic trade corridor deal

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, EU, US and other G20 partners agreed to explore a shipping corridor project to augment trade between Europe and Indian subcontinent

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Israel opens new embassy in Bahrain to boost economic, cultural ties

The Israeli foreign minister’s visit to Bahrain coincides with the third anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries

UAE joins BRICS

UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on BRICS and beyond

As the UAE and Saudi Arabia join BRICS, the alliance brings the largest energy producers with the developing world’s biggest consumers

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Donald Trump’s mugshot released after arrest in Georgia’s Fulton County

Trump has been assigned as ‘Inmate No. PO1135809’ at the county facility

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Donald Trump to surrender in Fulton County over Georgia election subversion charges

The former president’s surrender at the facility follows in the footsteps of his 18 co-defendants who have already turned themselves in

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UAE, Saudi Arabia to join BRICS; President Sheikh Mohamed welcomes membership

The BRICS grouping has announced an expansion in its ranks with six new members, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and Egypt

Republican Party debate

Republican Party’s first 2024 GOP Presidential Debate; will Trump be there: Watch live stream

The debate features a notable lineup of candidates, however former US President Donald Trump is likely to give it a miss

BRICS Summit in South Africa

Five things to watch as South Africa hosts BRICS Summit

At least 40 heads of state and government will join the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa at the summit in Sandton

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Ethiopia

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Ethiopia, meets PM Abiy Ahmed

The two leaders issued a joint statement on climate action as well as signed bilateral agreements on renewable energy and enhancing trade linkages

UAE leaders wish India on its independence Day

UAE leaders wish India as it marks its 77th Independence Day

The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed extended his wishes to India’s President Droupadi Murmu

US NSA Jake Sullivan in UAE

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in UAE to meet President Sheikh Mohamed

The importance of joint action to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East was discussed at the meet

Ukraine peace talks in Jeddah, KSA

Ukraine peace plan talks end in Saudi Arabia

A tangible outcome from the Jeddah meet was a plan to form working groups under various points of the Ukraine peace formula

Ukraine peace blueprint in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia hosts talks on Ukraine peace blueprint

The kingdom is increasingly trying to position itself as a diplomatic powerhouse and has said it wants to mediate between Ukraine and Russia

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Jordan following Bahrain visit

Sheikh Mohamed’s trip is intended to bolster long-standing ties between the UAE and Jordan

Donald Trump indicted over attempt to overturn Georgia 2020 Presidential election results

Donald Trump indicted over attempt to overturn 2020 US Presidential Election

Trump is accused of four felony counts in the grand jury indictment announced by Special Counsel Jack Smith

US Ambassador to the UAE Martina Strong

Martina Strong is the new US Ambassador to UAE

The post of the US Ambassador to the UAE has been vacant since 2021

US NSA Jake Sullivan

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Saudi Arabia for talks

The NSA’s visit comes a month after US State Secretary Anthony Blinken was in the country to meet with the country’s leaders