BAKU/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, today discussed cooperation between the two countries and opportunities to enhance ties in key fields that serve the mutual interests of both nations and their aspirations for progress, development, and sustainable prosperity. At the start of their ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM In 2024, the UAE announced joining the US, Japan, Canada, and the European Union (EU) in implementing the Lunar Gateway project, furthering its impressive legacy in space exploration. This move testifies to its determination to build on its achievements over previous years through a series of ambitious space programmes and missions, consolidating its leadership in this area. ...

WASHINGTON/ WAM The World Bank expected the UAE’s real GDP to grow by 3.4 percent in 2023, rising to 3.7 percent in 2024 and to 3.8 percent in 2025. According to the Global Economic Prospects report released today, the World Bank forecast the growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to rise to 3.6 percent in 2024 and 3.8 ...