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Khaleej Times
12-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Emiratis injured in fatal multi-car collision in Oman air lifted to Fujairah
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs carried out an air ambulance mission for injured Emiratis following a serious traffic accident in Oman, which resulted in severe injuries and fatalities. The mission was carried out in coordination with the National Search and Rescue Centre of the National Guard, the Air Force and Air Defence Command, and the UAE Embassy in Muscat.
Khaleej Times
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
UAE tourists in Japan can extend visa-free stay to 90 days from July 1
The period of stay for UAE nationals holding ordinary passports in Japan will be extended to 90 days instead of the previous 30 days. This decision will be implemented starting July 1, 2025, the UAE Embassy in Tokyo anounced.
Khaleej Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 welcomes a million visitors in less than two months
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai welcomed its one millionth visitor today, marking a major milestone since the Expo began on April 13. The achievement comes in less than two months since the Expo opened, highlighting the Pavilion's powerful storytelling and global appeal. The one millionth visitor, a Japanese construction industry professional from Kobe, was greeted by Shihab AlFaheem, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to Japan and Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. A special commemorative certificate was presented to the visitor to celebrate the moment and acknowledge the significance of the milestone. "Reaching one million visitors today fills us with immense pride and reaffirms the Pavilion's role as a vibrant platform for fostering cross-cultural dialogue and innovation," said Shihab. "Each visitor who walks through our doors becomes part of the story we are telling. It is a story that reflects the UAE's values, our people and our vision for the future," he added. Multi-sensory journey through UAE's story Since opening, the UAE Pavilion has welcomed a steady stream of visitors drawn to its immersive storytelling and striking design. Built around the theme 'Earth to Ether', the Pavilion offers a multi-sensory journey through the UAE's story, highlighting the people and innovations shaping its future, drawing on heritage to accelerate collective progress for life on Earth and beyond. Taking design inspiration from the cherished date palm tree, the pavilion reimagines 'areesh', traditional vernacular architecture of the UAE. Fusing agricultural date palm waste with Japanese woodworking expertise, the pavilion bonds the two cultures in the spirit of collaboration. Emirati culinary experience Visitors can experience an authentic Emirati culinary experience at the pavilion's restaurant, peruse a curated selection of products by UAE-based creatives at the shop, and enjoy a dynamic range of programs activated in the workshop space. Located in the Empowering Lives zone, near the Japanese Pavilion and Shining Hat exhibition hall, the UAE Pavilion welcomes guests daily between 9am and 9pm until October 13, 2025, when the Expo concludes. The UAE Expo Office serves as a national platform to convene people, ideas, and innovations in service of global progress. Incubated by the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation and operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Office leads the UAE's strategic participation at international expositions. About Expo 2025 Osaka Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai is being held from April 13 to October 13, 2025, under the theme 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives'. The UAE's participation continues its legacy of expo involvement, from its first pavilion in Expo Osaka '70 to hosting Expo 2020 Dubai. The UAE Pavilion, Earth to Ether, is an immersive multisensory journey showcasing how the nation draws on both heritage and cutting-edge technology to address global challenges and create a lasting legacy of impact.
Khaleej Times
27-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
UAE embassy condemns attack on pedestrians in UK's Liverpool
The UAE Embassy in London has condemned the attack on pedestrians after a man drove his vehicle into the crowd in the English city of Liverpool, which resulted in the injury of a number of innocent people. British police arrested a 53-year-old white British man after a car ploughed into large crowds of Liverpool fans in the city centre during their side's Premier League title celebrations on Monday. In a statement, the embassy affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its continued rejection of all forms of violence that target civilians and undermine security and stability. The mission also expressed its solidarity with the United Kingdom and its people in this reprehensible criminal act, and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured.
Associated Press
25-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Xinhua Silk Road: China (Chongqing)-UAE Economic and Trade Investment Promotion Conference Convened in Chongqing
CHONGQING, China, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The China (Chongqing)-UAE Economic and Trade Investment Promotion Conference, themed 'Shared Vision, Shared Future,' convened in Chongqing, bringing together over 400 delegates from government, industry, and academia. The event was co-hosted by the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce, Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development, Chongqing Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in China. Key Attendees: Strategic Report Launch: In recent years, Chongqing and the UAE have significantly expanded cooperation across industry, trade, and technology. The conference spotlighted the release of the Chongqing-UAE Economic and Investment Cooperation Report, a comprehensive case study collection showcasing the outcomes of collaboration between the two sides, which highlights: Investment Promotion Highlights: 12 Strategic MoUs have been signed to deepen cooperation. Among them was the Memorandum of Cooperation on Establishing Friendly Exchange Cities between Chongqing and the Emirate of Ajman, UAE. Further MoUs were signed between Chongqing and Ajman in a variety of sectors, including industry, commerce, logistics, education, and tourism. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Xinhua Silk Road
