Abu Dhabi
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll met with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi for the second time. This happened against the backdrop of a reduction in the US peace plan between Ukraine and Russia from 28 to 19 points, which the Russian side called a non-starter.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held a unique meeting with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi. This is an important step by the Trump administration to end the Russian-Ukrainian war.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is meeting with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi to discuss the peace process. These meetings come amid increased efforts by US President Donald Trump to secure a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
International Holding Company from the UAE, led by the brother of the UAE president, has expressed interest in acquiring assets of "Lukoil", which is under US sanctions. The US Treasury Department has allowed companies to negotiate with "Lukoil" until December 13.
A self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo titled "El sueño (La cama)" was sold at Sotheby's auction in New York for $54. 7 million. This made it Kahlo's most expensive work and the most expensive piece of Latin American art in history.
Marco Rubio called on the world to stop supplying weapons to Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, accused of mass killings. The RSF have been fighting the Sudanese army since April 2023, capturing El Fasher after an 18-month siege.
The updated IUCN Red List shows that 10% of wild bees and 15% of butterflies in Europe are threatened with extinction. Habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change threaten not only insects but also food security and biodiversity on the continent.
The US has approved export licenses for Nvidia to sell chips to the UAE. These are the first permits for the sale of advanced microchips to the Persian Gulf country since Donald Trump took office as president.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 25 allowing TikTok to continue operating in the US. The business was valued at $14 billion, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX becoming the main investors.
ChatGPT developer, OpenAI, plans to create one of the largest data centers in India. This facility will be part of the global Stargate initiative and the state program IndiaAI.
The monarch returned 4 million euros to businessmen who lent him funds to pay taxes. The funds were obtained from the sale of rights to documentaries and commercial operations.
Donald Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on imports from India. The reason is Delhi's active trade with Russia and the resale of Russian oil.
Indian officials have stated their intention to continue purchasing Russian oil, despite threats of sanctions from US President Donald Trump. India and Russia have a stable and time-tested partnership.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
OPEC+ countries plan to approve a significant increase in oil production in September, completing the phased unwinding of voluntary cuts. The United Arab Emirates will also receive a larger production quota.
OpenAI has signed a deal with Oracle to lease 4. 5 GW of computing power worth $30 billion per year to expand the Stargate project. Oracle will build several data centers in the US to fulfill the contract, which is one of the largest deals in the cloud services industry for AI.
Ben Gurion Airport in Israel is closed until further notice. Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and Wizz Air are canceling flights, the situation affects flights in other countries.
Formula 1 updates the calendar for 2026: 24 stages, start in Australia, return of Madrid with a new track instead of Imola. New technical regulations and environmentally friendly fuel.
Donald Trump stated that Iran and the United States are getting closer to a nuclear agreement. He urged Tehran to act quickly, warning of possible negative consequences in case of delays.
The US President said he will likely return to Washington on May 16 after a tour of the Persian Gulf countries. He had previously hinted at possible negotiations on Ukraine in Istanbul.
In Geneva, a rare 10. 3-carat blue diamond was sold at auction for $21.5 million. It was purchased by a private collector from the United States, whose name has not been disclosed.
Donald Trump has expressed interest in traveling to Turkey for potential peace talks. According to him, Putin would like him to be present at these negotiations.
Walt Disney Opens New Theme Park and Resort in Abu Dhabi. This will be the company's seventh and most technologically advanced park, the first in the Middle East, with an investment of $60 billion.
The Trump family's wealth has increased by billions thanks to crypto assets such as $TRUMP and $MELANIA. A company linked to Trump will also receive billions in investment in a crypto fund.
The United Arab Emirates plan to be the first to involve artificial intelligence in the development and amendment of legislation. This should speed up the process by 70% and allow tracking the impact of laws, although there are reservations about the transparency of AI.
A prisoner exchange between the US and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi, releasing Ksenia Karelina and Artur Petrov. The exchange was organized by the CIA and Russian intelligence.
Abu Dhabi-based investment group MGX has invested $2 billion in Binance. The deal will strengthen Binance's position in the UAE, where the company has approximately 1,000 employees.
Bitcoin has fallen 21% from its peak on January 20, and the total market capitalization has decreased by $1 trillion. Investors are disappointed with Trump's lack of a clear cryptocurrency policy and the threat of new duties.
The presidents of Turkey and Ukraine will meet in Ankara on February 18 to discuss strategic partnership. Strengthening cooperation and exchanging views on regional issues are on the agenda.
The President of Ukraine met with the UAE leader in Abu Dhabi to discuss the release of prisoners and sign an economic agreement. The document simplifies the access of Ukrainian goods to the UAE market.