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The UAE facilitated the exchange of 300 captives between Russia and Ukraine yesterday, with each side releasing 150 prisoners, Wam reports. This exchange increases the total number of captives exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 2.8k
REMEMBER- The UAE has played a key mediating role in the Russia-Ukraine war. The country mediated the year’s first prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine in 2025 in January, with each side swapping 25 prisoners.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Wam reports. The leaders discussed bilateral ties between the UAE and Jordan, with the conversation covering regional and international issues of mutual concern, focusing on recent developments in the Middle East. Both leaders emphasized the need to improve security and stability in the region and to prevent the expansion of conflict.
The UAE and Argentina discussed expanding economic cooperation at a high-level seminar in Abu Dhabi, hosted by the Economy Ministry and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, state news agency Wam reports. The event was held during a visit by Argentina’s Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein. The event highlighted Argentina’s new Incentive Regime for Large Investments, which offers tax breaks and regulatory stability to attract foreign investors.
UAE Foreign Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi emphasized the UAE’s interest in boosting trade and investment in Argentina, while the Argentinian minister highlighted that the UAE is a key trade and investment hub, and that the new incentive regime can help attract Emirati investments in sectors like mining, energy, infrastructure, and technology.
