UAE, Kazakhstan to boost bilateral ties: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to discuss ramping up cooperation in renewable energy, trade, economy, investment, agriculture, and space exploration, Wam reports. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern.

UAE, Uzbekistan discuss economic ties in key sectors: UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri met with Uzbekistan’s Investment, Industry, and Trade Minister Laziz Kudratov to discuss cooperation in sectors including renewable energy, logistics, agriculture, and fintech, Wam reports. Discussions emphasized advancing private sector collaboration and facilitating Uzbek businesses' access to global markets.


PLUS- Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum discussed boosting UAE-Malaysia relations with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, according to a Dubai Media Office statement. The meeting covered promoting private sector engagement in investment, trade, tourism, and travel, as well as ramping up cooperation in renewable energy, food security, technology, and data center sectors.

The UAE and Malaysia also inked an agreement to co-invest in AI and advanced data analytics, as part of the broader Malaysia Madani Artificial Intelligence initiative, according to an Abu Dhabi Media Office statement. The agreement focuses on developing AI-powered national security systems, high-performance computing data centers, and national security operations centers, as well as improving customs tax collection and operational efficiencies.

REMEMBER- The trade and economic partnership agreement between Malaysia and the UAE is set to be signed this week during Ibrahim’s visit to Abu Dhabi.