First UAE ambassador to Syria since 2011 takes up his post: Emirati ambassador Hassan Al-Shehi presented his credentials to Syrian Foreign Minister Faysal Al-Meqdad in Damascus yesterday, reported Syrian state media outlet SANA, making him the first ambassador of the UAE to take the post since civil war broke out in Syria in 2011. The story was covered by Reuters, ABC News, the Washington Post, and other global outlets.
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- UAE, UK want more economic ties: Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri met with British Minister of State Greg Hands and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami to talk increasing economic cooperation between the UAE and UK, supporting SMEs, and working together in sectors such as fintech and renewable energy. The meeting came during an Emirati delegation’s visit to the UK. (Wam)
- President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Turkish Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmus met in Abu Dhabi to discuss improving bilateral relations, as well as mutually relevant issues. (Wam)