December 9, 2023
China’s vice-premier He Lifeng told Hong Kong’s elite last month that he had “some suggestions” for the territory — a list that included building closer ties with the Middle East. Hong Kong should “further expand its circle of friends” by developing relationships in the region, he said. This week, it is taking an important step
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the Middle East, where he is meeting with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia to shore up support from the major oil producers. Putin, who has not visited the region since July 2022, is meeting for talks with President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed
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As UN police patrol Dubai, Putin sits down to one-on-one talks with Emirati leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. ADVERTISEMENT Russian President Vladimir Putin began a trip Wednesday to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, hoping to shore up support in the Mideast from two major oil producers allied to the US as
READ MORESaudi Arabia’s energy minister has slammed the door shut on agreeing to phase out fossil fuels at the U.N.’s COP28 climate talks, setting the stage for difficult negotiations in Dubai. A tentative “phasedown/out” was included in a first draft of an agreement on climate action that delegates are haggling over during talks that are scheduled
READ MOREPresident Vladimir Putin plans to visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this week, Russian media outlets reported Monday. Putin will travel to the two countries for a working visit, during which he will meet the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, Russian state news agencies Tass and Ria Novosti said, citing the Shot
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is set to acquire a 10% stake in London’s Heathrow airport from Spanish firm Ferrovial as part of a major shareholder reshuffle. ADVERTISEMENT Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has entered into an agreement to purchase a 10% stake in London’s Heathrow airport, marking a significant shift in the airport’s
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China is flexing its diplomatic muscle with a major meeting in Beijing on Monday, welcoming foreign ministers from the Middle East in an attempt to exert its influence over the Israel-Hamas war. Its top diplomat hosted ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and Indonesia, saying his country would work with “our brothers
READ MOREThe fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to unify all of the major heavyweight boxing titles will take place in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Feb 17, promoters announced Thursday. The last fight to crown an undisputed heavyweight champion was in 1999, when Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield to win three major titles —
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Home services platform Urban Company soon plans to enter Saudi Arabia through a joint-venture, the company’s cofounder and chief executive Abhiraj Singh Bhal said on Friday. He was speaking at the ET Soonicorns Summit in New Delhi. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill Courses Offering College Course Website Indian School of Business ISB Product
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Yves here. Those who have the intestinal fortitude to watch the war in Gaza may have noticed that the Houthis are trying to mix it up with Israel and the US is Not Happy. For instance: The U.S. military has boots on the ground in Yemen, where rebels launched ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday.
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