KSA + Portugal ink an air transport services agreement: Saudi Arabia and Portugal have signed an agreement to establish scheduled international air services that promote aviation safety and trade exchange between the two countries,according to a statement. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Saudi-Portuguese Joint Committee meetings.

UAE + Armenia eye boosting trade cooperation: The UAE’s Commerce and Industry Federation Chairman Abdulla Mohamed Almazrui and Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan discussed developing economic cooperation during the UAE-Armenian Business Forum, Emirati news agenc y WAM reports. The two officials stressed their commitment to strengthening economic ties, particularly in trade, education, and tourism, and expressed their intention to establish practical projects that will bolster the economies of both countries.

Qatar + Kazakhstan eye boosted ties: Officials from Qatar and Kazakhstan discussed bolstering cooperation in trade, investment, construction, and infrastructure at the sixth session of the Qatar-Kazakhstan Joint Higher Committee held in Doha, Qatar, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. Qatar’s Commerce and Industry Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani also showcased avenues for investment in Qatar and called on Kazakhstani investors to avail of the opportunities, the report also said.