UAE and South Sudan explore economic and investment ties: President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Abu Dhabi on Saturday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in economy, investment, agriculture, renewable energy, and infrastructure, Wam reports. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

UAE and the Philippines also agree to expand economic ties: UAE Investment Minister Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi met with Philippine President Bongbong Marcos in Manila to discuss potential investments across key sectors, including infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial mining, telecommunications, and healthcare, The Philippines News Agency reports.

REMEMBER- Bilateral economic cooperation between the two countries has gained momentum following President Marcos’ visit to UAE last November. In January 2025, Masdar signed agreements with the Philippines’ Department of Energy and Board of Investments to develop up to 1 GW of solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems by 2030.

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  • Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met his Greek counterpart Georgios Gerapetritis to discuss strengthening bilateral economic cooperation in investment, trade and energy. Previous bilateral cooperation includes Emirati investments in Greek data centers, banking, and green infrastructure. (Wam)
  • UAE condemns Israeli PM’s remarks on Palestinian state: The UAE strongly condemned recent statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the establishment of a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia, calling them reprehensible, provocative, and a violation of international law. (Statement)
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