The GCC is looking at setting up a committee to coordinate the construction of a region-wide railway system. It’s been discussed at a recently held meeting in Qatar, attended by the Gulf’s ministers of transport and communications. According to the national news agency WAM, the committee will be tasked to finalise railroad track laying plans. Delegations from the six-nation bloc also discussed the possibility of setting up an entity that will create marine emergency stations across the region.
HH Sheikh Mohammed visits world's largest private dates factory at DIC
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Al Barakah Dates Factory on Monday, the world’s largest privately-owned dates factory located in Dubai Industrial City (DIC).
UAE reaffirms need for Iran to allow freedom of navigation
The UAE has called on Iran to cease all actions and threats against the freedom of navigation, particularly in the transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE President receives written message from Angola leader
United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Angola President Joao Manuel Lourenço relating to bilateral relations between the two countries.
UAE, Germany discuss cooperative relations and regional developments
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments on Monday with Vice President of the German Bundestag Omid Nouripour.
Dubai launches special unit to catch e-scooter, e-bike violators
Authorities in Dubai have launched a special patrol unit to monitor the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and bicycles in the city from May 1.
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