Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met with Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Finance in the Government of Ireland, at the UAE Ministry of Finance’s office in Dubai.
During the meeting, they discussed areas of cooperation between the ministries of finance of the UAE and Ireland.
They also explored ways of collaborating on financial matters that serve mutual interests, enhancing the business environment and tax transparency, and expanding cooperation beyond traditional sectors, focusing on the new economy, including artificial intelligence, financial technology, and entrepreneurship.
Al Hussaini thanked McGrath and the Government of Ireland for their active participation in the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), including the participation of Jennifer Caroll MacNeill TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance of Ireland, in the finance ministers high-level round table on ‘Scaling Up Climate Finance’, hosted by the UAE Ministry of Finance during Finance Day.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated the UAE’s support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity during talks with President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi has lifted the minimum speed limit of 120kmph on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311) in a bid to improve road safety and enhance traffic flow.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the ongoing US-Iran talks in Oman with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in a phone call.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai says: "This is the Dubai we want" after hearing heart-warming story on ARN's Al Arabiya 99.
His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Humanitarian Envoy of The Big Heart Foundation, has visited the Marka refugee camp in Jordan, home to over 70,000 Palestinian refugees.
Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have agreed to establish a dedicated Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit to oversee compliance, regulate traffic flow on cycling lanes, and raise public awareness of safe usage protocols when using e-scooters and bicycles.
Abu Dhabi Police has urged the public to rely only on credible media sources and avoid spreading rumours and misinformation, while stressing that such actions contradict the values of positive citizenship and social responsibility.