UAE, Russia strengthen financial cooperation with new tax agreement: UAE State Minister for Financial Affairs Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini hosted the first UAE-Russia Strategic Financial Dialogue in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, where he signed a double taxation avoidance agreement with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Wam reports.

The agreement aims to boost trade, attract investment, and foster a more transparent tax environment. The forum also explored key financial topics, including budget planning, public-private partnerships, and international tax cooperation.

PLUS- UAE, Ukraine discuss potential investments under CEPA: UAE Foreign Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi hosted a business roundtable with First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko, bringing together government officials, UAE businesses, and investment groups to explore potential investments in Ukraine, state news agency Wam reports. Discussions focused on infrastructure, agriculture, and technology investments under the UAE-Ukraine economic partnership inked earlier this week.

Al Zeyoudi noted Ukraine’s potential EU accession enhances its investment appeal, while Svyrydenko highlighted private sector opportunities in energy, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing.

The meeting also explored privatization opportunities for large Ukrainian state-owned enterprises, as well as logistics and transport projects requiring significant capital investment.

ALSO- Dubai Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Defense Minister Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum held a series of high-level meetings with defense officials on the sidelines of the International Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

He met with:

  • Kazakh Defence Minister Ruslan Zhaksylykov to discuss strengthening defense ties, exchanging expertise, and military training collaboration. (Statement)
  • Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in defense. (Statement)
  • Kuwaiti Defence Minister Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Sabah to discuss Gulf security, military training, and efforts to foster regional peace and stability. (Statement)
  • Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin to explore defense technology transfers and intelligence-sharing. Both sides affirmed their commitment to regional security and the promotion of global stability. (Statement)
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