UAE + Scotland to deepen bilateral trade:Emirati Foreign Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi inked an MoU with Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy Neil Grey to boost bilateral trade, private sector and academic partnerships in the fields of advance technology, innovation, education, and research, according to a press release (pdf). The countries look to exchange insights, expertise, and experiences and establish joint public, private, and academic initiatives, to contribute to economic diversification, according to the release.
Iraq looking to enhance transport cooperation with fellow Arab countries: Iraqi Transport Minister Razzaq Al Saadawi met with several counterparts from the region at a meeting of the Council of Arab Transport Ministers to discuss boosting transport ties, according to a statement. Al Saadawi discussed projects in air, sea, and land transport with his counterparts and other high-level officials, the statement said.
Qatar + Korea eye stronger trade ties: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani agreed with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to enhance their relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” during a summit in Doha, Yonhap News Agency reports. The pair inked five MoUs to strengthen cooperation in several areas including trade and investment promotion.
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- A Qatari Transport Ministry delegation met with a delegation from Uzbekistan’s Transport Ministry to discuss boosting transport and railroads cooperation between both countries. (Statement)