EAEU to Collaborate with UAE to Combat Illegal Cigarette Trade
To counter illegal tobacco, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will create a working group to collaborate with third countries, especially the UAE, a major source of illegal cigarettes due to the activities of 27 factories in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
EAEU to Collaborate with UAE to Combat Illegal Cigarette Trade
To counter illegal tobacco, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will create a working group to collaborate with third countries, especially the UAE, a major source of illegal cigarettes due to the activities of 27 factories in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
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40% Bias Score
Trilateral Partnership Boosts Renewable Energy Cooperation Between Albania, UAE, and Italy
Albania, the UAE, and Italy signed a trilateral strategic partnership agreement in Abu Dhabi to develop gigawatt-scale renewable energy projects in Albania, transmitting a significant portion to Italy via a new cross-border electricity transmission line, aiming to enhance energy security and sustain...
Trilateral Partnership Boosts Renewable Energy Cooperation Between Albania, UAE, and Italy
Albania, the UAE, and Italy signed a trilateral strategic partnership agreement in Abu Dhabi to develop gigawatt-scale renewable energy projects in Albania, transmitting a significant portion to Italy via a new cross-border electricity transmission line, aiming to enhance energy security and sustain...
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32% Bias Score
Lebanon Extradities Activist to UAE Amid Human Rights Concerns
Lebanon extradited Egyptian activist Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi to the UAE on Tuesday despite Amnesty International's warnings of potential human rights abuses, following his criticism of the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon Extradities Activist to UAE Amid Human Rights Concerns
Lebanon extradited Egyptian activist Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi to the UAE on Tuesday despite Amnesty International's warnings of potential human rights abuses, following his criticism of the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
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36% Bias Score
Armenia's Trade with UAE Explodes Amidst Russian Sanctions
Armenia's trade with the UAE skyrocketed to nearly $5 billion in the first nine months of 2024, a more than sixfold increase from 2023, mainly due to Armenian re-exports of Russian gold and other goods, facilitated by the UAE's lack of sanctions against Russia.
Armenia's Trade with UAE Explodes Amidst Russian Sanctions
Armenia's trade with the UAE skyrocketed to nearly $5 billion in the first nine months of 2024, a more than sixfold increase from 2023, mainly due to Armenian re-exports of Russian gold and other goods, facilitated by the UAE's lack of sanctions against Russia.
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36% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Assad's Fall Reshapes Middle East, Elevates UAE
The surprise fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is reshaping the Middle East, boosting Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's influence, potentially aided by Turkey, while accelerating the region's re-ordering and highlighting the UAE's growing geopolitical independence.
Assad's Fall Reshapes Middle East, Elevates UAE
The surprise fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is reshaping the Middle East, boosting Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's influence, potentially aided by Turkey, while accelerating the region's re-ordering and highlighting the UAE's growing geopolitical independence.
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40% Bias Score
UAE's Golden Visa Fuels Real Estate Boom, Attracting Foreign Investment
The UAE's Golden Visa program, launched in 2019, offers long-term residency (5-10 years) to investors (AED 2 million property purchase minimum) and skilled professionals, driving significant foreign investment and shaping the nation's economic growth, particularly in real estate, where prime propert...
UAE's Golden Visa Fuels Real Estate Boom, Attracting Foreign Investment
The UAE's Golden Visa program, launched in 2019, offers long-term residency (5-10 years) to investors (AED 2 million property purchase minimum) and skilled professionals, driving significant foreign investment and shaping the nation's economic growth, particularly in real estate, where prime propert...
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48% Bias Score
US to Receive $20 Billion Data Center Investment from Emirati Firm
President-elect Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US data centers by DAMAC Properties, led by Hussain Sajwani, a close business partner, following a similar large investment pledge by a Japanese billionaire last month; this is part of a larger expected investment boom in the sector.
US to Receive $20 Billion Data Center Investment from Emirati Firm
President-elect Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US data centers by DAMAC Properties, led by Hussain Sajwani, a close business partner, following a similar large investment pledge by a Japanese billionaire last month; this is part of a larger expected investment boom in the sector.
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48% Bias Score
UAE Proposes Temporary Gaza Governance Plan Amid Post-Conflict Uncertainty
The UAE, in talks with Israel and the US, proposed a temporary governance structure for Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, pending full PA control, including potential use of private military contractors, but this plan lacks formal details and faces opposition from Israel.
UAE Proposes Temporary Gaza Governance Plan Amid Post-Conflict Uncertainty
The UAE, in talks with Israel and the US, proposed a temporary governance structure for Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, pending full PA control, including potential use of private military contractors, but this plan lacks formal details and faces opposition from Israel.
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40% Bias Score
Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange: 189 Ukrainian Soldiers Returned
On December 31, 2023, Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner exchange, with Russia's defense ministry reporting 150 prisoners freed on each side, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy stated 189 Ukrainian soldiers were returned, mediated by the UAE. This was one of the largest exchanges since the ful...
Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange: 189 Ukrainian Soldiers Returned
On December 31, 2023, Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner exchange, with Russia's defense ministry reporting 150 prisoners freed on each side, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy stated 189 Ukrainian soldiers were returned, mediated by the UAE. This was one of the largest exchanges since the ful...
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20% Bias Score
Turkiye Offers Mediation in Sudan-UAE Conflict
Turkish President Erdogan offered to mediate the conflict between Sudan and the UAE, which is fueled by Sudanese accusations of UAE arms supplies to the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and has displaced over 13 million people, while also highlighting Turkiye's commitment to Sudan's sovereignty and ...
Turkiye Offers Mediation in Sudan-UAE Conflict
Turkish President Erdogan offered to mediate the conflict between Sudan and the UAE, which is fueled by Sudanese accusations of UAE arms supplies to the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and has displaced over 13 million people, while also highlighting Turkiye's commitment to Sudan's sovereignty and ...
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36% Bias Score
Starmer defends Saudi Arabia trip, citing 4,000 UK jobs
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer visited Saudi Arabia and the UAE to attract investment and secure contracts, claiming recent deals generated 4,000 UK jobs; this follows criticism of Boris Johnson's similar trips, and prompted criticism from human rights advocates.
Starmer defends Saudi Arabia trip, citing 4,000 UK jobs
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer visited Saudi Arabia and the UAE to attract investment and secure contracts, claiming recent deals generated 4,000 UK jobs; this follows criticism of Boris Johnson's similar trips, and prompted criticism from human rights advocates.
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44% Bias Score