Abu Dhabi and Slovakia will cooperate more closely on manufacturing, tourism, innovation, advanced technologies, and logistics services, after Abu Dhabi’s Economic Development Department and Slovakia’s Economy Ministry signed an MoU, according to a press release. The agreement will see the two sides cooperate on supporting SMEs and startups, creating favorable conditions for Slovak companies in special economic zones in Abu Dhabi, and establishing a joint investment fund, the statement reads.

The UAE and Greece have inked several new agreements to expand their economic partnership agreement, state news agency Wam reports.

  • Mubadala Investment Company inked a EUR 200 mn investment agreement with the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments to expand their partnership;
  • Masdar inked an agreement with the Environment and Energy Ministry to implement projects to develop green infrastructure on Greek islands.

IN OTHER DIPLOMACY NEWS-

  • Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly discussed the developments of the war on Gaza, calling for international efforts for a sustainable ceasefire and humanitarian aid, Wam reports. Both parties also discussed a maritime corridor initiative in Gaza.
  • The UAE and Egyptian Air Forces executed their sixth and seventh airdrops of humanitarian aid in Gaza, with a total of 311 tonnes of food and medical assistance delivered since the commencement of the Birds of Goodness operation. (Wam)
  • The UAE was elected Vice Chair of UNESCO’s IntergovernmentalCommittee for Diversity of Cultural Expressions for 2025, after being nominated by the country’s permanent delegation at an Intergovernmental Committee session held in Paris. (Wam)
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