Stories from Abu Dhabi · UAE

The American Secretary of State announced that a takeover operation has been completed. The Secretary said that the priority for upcoming efforts is the Strait of Hormuz. Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Emirati leaders in Abu Dhabi to discuss diplomatic relations and developments.

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The White House is reportedly aiming to demonstrate to the domestic public that the impact of the current conflict on the overall US situation is limited and manageable.

The United Arab Emirates has stated its readiness to respond to potential car tariffs imposed by the United States. The UAE is preparing measures to counter the economic impact of such tariffs. This indicates a potential trade dispute between the two nations.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has begun a visit to the Middle East and the Caucasus. His first stop is Abu Dhabi, where he is scheduled to meet with the President of the United Arab Emirates. The visit follows his previous diplomatic engagements. The visit follows discussions regarding regional cooperation. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral relations. Mitsotakis is scheduled to travel to Amman tomorrow.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis began a two-day visit to the Middle East and the Caucasus on Tuesday afternoon. His first stop is Abu Dhabi, where he is scheduled to meet with the President of the United Nations.

The UAE energy minister stated that the country is committed to pumping oil to meet global demand. This approach is considered insufficient to secure navigation as Tehran remains capable of targeting vessels and planting mines. The US naval mission will focus on assisting stranded commercial vessels in exiting the Gulf safely. These incidents mark the first such strikes since the current Middle East war truce was established. The US targeted two civilian vessels carrying cargo to Iran, resulting in five civilian deaths. Airspace over the United Arab Emirates is currently partially closed, according to reports from Paris. Schools and universities in the country are closed at least until the end of the week. The United States embassy in Iran has warned its citizens of potential new threats via social media alerts.

The Emirates Growth Fund has been launched with a value of 1 billion dirhams. The strategy has reportedly created over 38,000 jobs to date. The launch comes ahead of the 'Make it in the Emirates 2026' initiative. The fund aims to foster economic development and innovation within the UAE. A funding strategy adopted in 2021 utilizes a 30 billion dirham portfolio to support over 13,500 small, medium, and large companies. The initiative aims to create 25,000 jobs in priority sectors. By the end of 2025, the fund's financing exceeded 22.6 billion dirhams and created more than 38,000 job opportunities. This initiative represents a second phase of growth-focused financial deployment. The United Arab Emirates has launched a new fund aimed at supporting business growth.

The US Navy guided flagships out of a waterway.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) reported 2022 revenues of $100 billion and a net profit of $10 billion. The company also reported a net profit of 10 billion USD for the same period.