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For measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping, and to prevent pollution from ships.

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Kuwait on Friday after leaving Bahrain, the fourth leg of his tour of Gulf countries aimed at bolstering relations. The crown prince sent a cable of thanks to Bahrain’s rulers after his departure. “As I leave your brotherly country, it gives me great pleasure to express […]

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Bahrain, his latest stop on a tour of the Gulf states, is expected to cement ties between the two kingdoms, with both witnessing strong reciprocal trade and a burgeoning tourism sector. Ahead of the visit, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman sent a written message to Bahrain’s King Hamad […]

Bahrain’s King Hamad on Monday congratulated Saudi Arabia’s King Salman over the great success of the inaugural Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. King Hamad praised the “distinguished organization of this international sporting event” that showed that the Kingdom benefits from huge capabilities and potentials, which will boost it’s status […]

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, on the third leg of his official tour of neighboring Gulf countries. Prince Mohammed and Sheikh Tamim reviewed relations between their two countries and ways to enhance cooperation in various fields, as well as the latest regional and international developments. The crown […]

Cairo (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ Borouge signed a 5.8 billion UAE Dirhams ($1.58 billion) partnership agreement with French company Technip Energies NV to expand the Borouge 4 polyolefin facility in Ruwais, the Abu Dhabi media office said on Friday. The agreement awards one of five Engineering Procurement, Commissioning, and Construction (EPC) contracts to […]

Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa is to inaugurate the largest Catholic church in the Arabian Peninsula on 9 December, a day before it will be consecrated in front of a small congregation. Located in Awali, a small town in the centre of Bahrain, the Cathedral of Mary Queen of Arabia will be able to […]

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to King Salman, was briefed on the latest preparations for the Saudi Formula One race, which will be hosted by Jeddah Corniche from Dec. 3 to 5. Al-Faisal listened to an explanation by Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Faisal about the 27-turn, 6,175-meter-long circuit, the second-longest track in F1 history. […]

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued Decree No. (47) of 2021 on the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation. As per the Decree, the Board is chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi‘s heir apparent and de facto leader of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be in Ankara today for official talks with President Erdogan to discuss billions of dollars in economic openings. Athens is concerned about the sudden re-engagement of the UAE with Turkey, especially at a time when Greek […]