United Arab Emirates

Russia's Su-27SM3, Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-57 fighters contain more than 2,000 foreign-made electronic components from the United States, Japan, and other countries that are used in navigation, guidance, and communication systems, despite the sanctions.

Heavy rains caused localized flooding, disrupting the operation of Dubai Airport, the busiest airport for international flights. Due to the bad weather, schools were temporarily closed in Dubai, and workers were transferred to remote work. An orange alert was issued throughout the UAE.

The son of the mayor of the flooded Russian city of Orsk bought a luxury apartment in Dubai worth $353,600 a month before the dam broke.

A new direction has emerged in MHP's agribusiness.

Somali pirates have released the seized Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah after receiving a $5 million ransom from the ship's owners.

Jordan closed its airspace from 10 p. m. to 4 a.m. on April 13 due to the threat of an Iranian strike on Israel and GPS malfunctions in the Middle East.

Four tankers carrying Russian oil and oil products are stuck at sea after the US imposed new sanctions on Iran, indicating increased cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, as well as Western efforts to cut off their revenues.

Ukrainian intelligence supports the Pope's call for an exchange of prisoners according to the "all for all" formula. However, Ukraine does not see the Russian side interested in such an action.

MHP starts spring sowing campaign.

An exhibition of paintings and personal belongings of convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who was recently exchanged for American basketball player Brittney Griner after serving 10 years of a 25-year sentence in the United States, opened in Sevastopol.

MHP implements a comprehensive reintegration program called MHP Poruch, which provides individualized support, including treatment, rehabilitation, legal and psychological assistance, social reintegration, professional adaptation and entrepreneurial initiatives for military personnel, veterans and their families.

The United States imposed sanctions on the Vladivostok-based company Alis LLC and five other legal entities and individuals for their ties to North Korea.

Samsung Pay will stop supporting russian Mir payment cards from April 2024, automatically removing all previously added Mir cards from the service.

Russian oil companies are facing delays of up to several months in receiving payments from banks in China, Turkey, and the UAE due to heightened caution about possible secondary US sanctions that undermine the Kremlin's oil export revenues.

South Korea is investigating the origin of imported oil, including russian supplies, due to concerns about possible relabeling.

The USS Frank S. Besson is transporting equipment to set up a temporary dock near Gaza to deliver vital humanitarian aid as part of the US initiative to help provide relief to the region.

Heavy rains, thunderstorms and hail hit the UAE from March 8 to 10, flooding streets in major cities, causing flight delays and forcing authorities to issue weather warnings.

The Pentagon denies that humanitarian aid dropped from a plane in the Gaza Strip caused civilian casualties, saying that all the boxes of aid landed safely.

The maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza for the transportation of humanitarian aid is expected to open on Sunday, March 10, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

A cargo ship carrying 21,000 tons of fertilizer sank in the Red Sea after being damaged in a previous Houthi attack in mid-February.

Japan will participate in a French-led space defense exercise with NATO member and partner countries to counter current and future threats in space.

According to a European official, in the first nine months of 2023, Russia imported 450 million euros worth of sanctioned goods from the EU and third countries.

The UAE is likely to be removed from the FATF's "gray list" of jurisdictions with strategic anti-money laundering deficiencies after a visiting team confirmed that measures to investigate and prosecute high-risk cases are sustainable.

MHP spoke about its plans for 2024 to ensure food security in Ukraine.

The UAE's largest banks have restricted settlements with Russia and started closing client accounts due to the risk of secondary sanctions.

India resumed oil imports from russia, purchasing a shipment of Sokol oil through a trader and probably paying in UAE dirhams.

India resumed imports of Russian Sokol crude oil in February after a two-month hiatus, with at least two refineries receiving shipments, according to ship tracking and trade sources.

The list of sanctions includes two individuals from Iran and one from the UAE, the US Treasury Department said.

Turkish President Erdogan visits Egyptian President al-Sisi in Cairo to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza and efforts to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

In the updated WTA rankings, Elina Svitolina retained her place in the top twenty tennis players in the world. Diana Jastremska and Angelina Kalinina improved their positions.