Tag: United Arab Emirates

Monday, July 19th 2021 - 09:11 UTC
OPEC and Russia+10 will increase output, 400,00 bpd, as of August first

The world's leading oil-producing countries agreed on Sunday to continue with the gradual increase of output, 400,000 barrels per day, beginning August first, to help global economic recovery following the pandemic, according to a release from the group's meeting in Vienna.
Wednesday, February 10th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
“Hope” in Martian orbit becomes the first Arab interplanetary mission

After seven months, the Hope craft launched by the United Arab Emirates has successfully entered the orbit of Mars. Next up are China's Tianwen-1 and the US's Mars 2020. February is full of nail-biting moments of truth for three countries — indeed, the world — as three separate Mars missions approach the red planet.
Friday, August 14th 2020 - 08:58 UTC
Trump brokers a deal between Israel and United Arab Emirates: full diplomatic relations in exchange for an end to West Bank annexations

President Donald Trump on Thursday managed to pull off a rare victory for US diplomacy in the Middle East ahead of his Nov 3 re-election bid by helping to broker a deal between American allies Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
United Arab Emirates postpones to Friday launching of its mission to Mars

The United Arab Emirates has postponed to Jul 17 the launch of its mission to Mars due to weather conditions at the launch site in Japan, the UAE government communications office said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 08:09 UTC
Bolsonaro in Arab countries: signs agreements in Abu Dhabi and will address economic forum in Riyadh

The United Arab Emirates and Brazil signed several agreements on Sunday during President Jair Bolsonaro's visit to Abu Dhabi, which marks his first official trip to the Arab world. He arrived in the UAE on Saturday and is set to head to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, where he will take part in the Future Investment Initiative.
Saturday, October 26th 2019 - 09:25 UTC
Bolsonaro begins tour of Gulf states to mend relations with Arab nations

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrived in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for a tour of three Gulf states, hoping to turn the page on a diplomatic storm last year with Arab nations over a proposal to move Brazil's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Tuesday, December 4th 2018 - 08:41 UTC
Qatar exits OPEC on January to concentrate as world's largest LNG exporter

Qatar said it will quit OPEC to focus on gas in a swipe at Saudi Arabia, the de facto leader of the oil exporting group which is trying to show unity in tackling an oil price slide. Doha, one of OPEC’s smallest oil producers but the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, is embroiled in a row with OPEC members Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Monday, October 22nd 2018 - 08:00 UTC
Qatar will contract cruise vessels with 20.000 rooms to host 2022 World Cup fans

Qatar could accommodate thousands more football fans on cruise ships during the 2022 World Cup than previously estimated, leading organizers in the emirate have revealed. An official with the country's largest hotel owner, Katara Hospitality, confirmed on Sunday that up to 20,000 rooms on ships would be made available to supporters in four years' time.
Wednesday, March 7th 2018 - 09:40 UTC
Venezuela oil production 1.5 million bpd short of its historic output

Venezuela’s oil production is running 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) short of its historic output but it is something that the country must address itself, Ecuador oil minister Carlos Perez said. Caracas should address the shortfall on its own, added Perez on the sidelines of the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 06:56 UTC
Argentine-Qatari fund created for infrastructure works

Argentina and Qatar agreed to create a billion-dollar joint fund to carry out infrastructure works, as part of Vice President Gabriela Michetti's visit to Middle Eastern countries, it was announced Monday.