NATO deepens security cooperation with Gulf Countries through flagship projects
In Ankara, NATO and Gulf Allies officially launched a new set of Flagship Projects in areas of shared interest with…
ifo and EconPol Europe: EU military goods still reach Russia via Türkiye, China, and UAE
Military goods from the EU continue to reach Russia via third countries despite extensive sanctions. This is the finding of…
Rising e-commerce threats: EU agents seize counterfeit items worth €3.8bn in 2024
In 2024, EU authorities seized 112 million counterfeit goods worth an estimated €3.8 billion at the border and within the…
EU Commission welcomes Council’s green light to start talks with GCC countries
The EU Commission and the EU High Representative welcome the Council's decision authorising them to enter into negotiations with each…
Fighting against financial crime: EU Commission updates list of high-risk countries
A number of third-country jurisdictions were added to the list, such as Algeria, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Monaco,…
EU Commission and United Arab Emirates officially launch free trade talks
The European Union and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have formally launched negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, opening…
UNECE showcases potential of digitization in the energy sector
At the intersection of technological innovation and policy to accelerate the clean energy transition, UNECE has issued a compendium of…
United Arab Emirates: Press remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell after his meetings
"The Emirates is playing a very important role on providing humanitarian support to Gaza. Maybe the most effective support that…
United Arab Emirates on AML blacklist: ESMA draws consequences
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has withdrawn as required by EMIR the recognition…
France: Qatar – Bahrain – United Arab Emirates – Resumption of diplomatic relations
Paris, 19 April 2023 France welcomes the announcement that Qatar and Bahrain have resumed diplomatic...
EU anti-money laundering list: S&Ds want to add the United Arab Emirates
Brussels, 1 February 2021 Today, the European Parliament discusses the need for an urgent update...
EU Commissioner Urpilainen discusses cooperation with the United Arab Emirates
Brussels, 7 June 2022 Tomorrow, Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, will travel to Abu...
FinCEN: FATF update on jurisdictions with AML/CFT/CPF deficiencies
March 10, 2022 WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is informing U.S. financial institutions that...
IMF Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultations with the United Arab Emirates
February 17, 2022 Washington, DC: On November 22, 2021, the Executive Board of the International Monetary...
Next Strategic Concept: NATO engages with partners
Last updated: 02 Feb. 2022 15:56 French On 31 January 2022, NATO hosted a workshop...
EU High Representative Borrell met with GCC Secretary General Al-Hajraf
Brussels, 17/01/2022 The High Representative and Vice President of the European Union Josep Borrell met...
EU Commission VP Schinas addresses migrant flights to Belarus in United Arab Emirates
Today, Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life, Margaritis Schinas, is in Dubai as part...
The EU’s stakes and options in a changing Gulf region – Blog post by EU High-Representative Borrell
30/09/2021 – 18:59 From the blog 30/09/2021 – HR/VP Blog – Today, I started a...