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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Shakhboot bin Nahyan Participates in Burkina Faso Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the Investment Forum organized by Burkina Faso in Abu Dhabi, which was attended by His Excellency Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad, along with a delegation of ministers and special advisors. During the forum, H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to H.E. Traoré, along with his wishes for further progress and prosperity for the government and people of Burkina Faso. His Excellency highlighted the close bilateral relations between the UAE and Burkina Faso, and commended the remarkable progress achieved in recent years under the guidance of both leaderships. His Excellency also emphasized the importance of the forum as a platform to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries and to create development opportunities that benefit both peoples. For his part, H.E. Traoré conveyed his greetings to His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as his wishes for further development and prosperity for the government and people of the UAE. Furthermore, His Excellency expressed his appreciation to the UAE for its warm reception and generous hospitality, affirming Burkina Faso's keenness to strengthen its relations with the UAE across various fields of mutual interest. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Bloomberg
08-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
The UAE in Africa: Power, Influence and Conflict
On November 23, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, a top diplomat for the United Arab Emirates, landed in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, with an offer for President Faustin-Archange Touadéra. In return for access to airstrips in the impoverished country's remote east, the wealthy Gulf state would invest in the African nation's defense, mining and agriculture sectors, according to two CAR officials familiar with the talks and two senior Western officials briefed on the matter.
Zawya
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Welcomes Signing of Peace Agreement Between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Rwanda
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda in Washington, commending it as a significant step towards reinforcing peace, security, and stability across the African continent. His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, commended the extensive efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump, and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, in facilitating this positive and constructive achievement, which comes in support of the African Union's mediation efforts and the outcomes of the joint summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC). His Excellency considers the agreement a reflection of the strong determination and unwavering commitment of both parties to peaceful solutions and dialogue. His Excellency underscored that the international cooperation, which led to the signing of this agreement, reflects the significance of collective action in addressing regional issues, and the importance of resolving disputes through diplomatic means to achieve the aspirations of the peoples of the region for stability and prosperity. H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan emphasized the deep-rooted historic ties between the UAE and the countries of the African continent, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, reiterating the country's steadfast approach in consolidating bridges of partnership and dialogue and its support for any efforts that contribute to enhancing security, peace, and sustainable development on the continent. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
