The UAE and Lebanon are restoring full diplomatic and travel ties following Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s official visit to Abu Dhabi, where he met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, according to a joint statement via state news agency Wam. The two sides agreed to lift the UAE’s 2021 ban on Emirati citizens from traveling to Lebanon, and to implement measures to facilitate movement between the two countries, alongside plans to upgrade diplomatic representation.

On the business front: The countries agreed to establish a joint business council, with the UAE planning a visit from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to explore potential cooperation, as well as a government exchange program focused on institutional performance and economic development.

UAE, Maldives to boost tourism cooperation: Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri met with Maldives Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in tourism and hospitality, the Economy Ministry said in a Facebook post. The talks covered infrastructure development and knowledge exchange to support competitiveness and sustainability in both sectors.

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