UAE strengthens ties with Uzbekistan: Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum signed a series of agreements with Uzbekistan to expand collaboration in economic, legal, educational, and infrastructure sectors, according to a Dubai Media Office statement. The crown prince attended the signings during his official visit to Uzbekistan, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The two countries agreed to enhance cross-border trade through technology, and foster collaboration in higher education and knowledge sharing.
Lots of logistics and trade cooperation: DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem inked an MoU with officials from Uzbekistan to develop freezones and logistics centers in the country, the statement said. The Dubai Chambers and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan also signed agreements to boost trade and mutual investments.
The two countries also inked MoUs focusing on smart and sustainable cities, the statement added.
Sheikh Abdullah meets Kosovo and Maldives leaders at UNGA: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, sat down with Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Wam reports here and here. Discussions touched on the UNGA agenda and opportunities for cooperation across economic, commercial, energy, and investment sectors.
The UAE and the Republic of the Gambia signed a MoU to establish mutual exemption of entry visa requirements, Wam reports.
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