MOSCOW / AP Russia voiced hope on Wednesday that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s planned visit next week will help improve relations between the former Cold War foes. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Tillerson’s talks next on Wednesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will focus on the fight against terrorism, various regional conflicts including Syria and Ukraine, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM A national poll on nuclear energy has shown that 83 percent of UAE residents are in favour of the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme. The research shows some of the highest favourability rates for nuclear energy in the world and is now at 83 percent, an increase of 13 percent since the last poll conducted in ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business A spectacular fireworks display brought the 10-day Mother of the Nation Festival to a dazzling close having welcomed 197,316 visitors to the capital’s Corniche Beach for more than 100 live performances, intellectual discussions and an extensive array of engaging activities. Organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), the Festival’s second ...