THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the largest backer of new business ventures in Africa, pledging $110bn between 2019 and 2023. Of this, $72bn targets renewable energy projects, according to data from FT Locations, the world’s most comprehensive and trusted provider of investment promotion and economic development data. These investments dwarf those from other nations, … Read more
THE United Arab Emirates has distributed 1,000 food baskets to Sudanese refugees in Chad who are facing dire conditions due to the ongoing crisis in Sudan. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s commitment to addressing the priorities of affected Sudanese communities and ensuring effective aid delivery to those in urgent need. The distributed food … Read more
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) will establish a new aid agency to advance the country’s global humanitarian outreach, local media reported on Monday. The UAE Aid Agency will implement foreign aid programs designed to address urgent global needs, including disaster relief, recovery, post-conflict stabilization, development, and capacity-building initiatives, the report said. The establishment of the … Read more
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier Emirates flight landed at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Tuesday, October 1, two years after the suspension of operation by the airline over several issues. The airline had halted its flights to Nigeria over unresolved trapped funds, among other things. Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo … Read more
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making a significant impact on Africa, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to China in the race to secure influence and resources on the continent. Using its financial clout, strategic diplomacy, and world-class logistics networks, the UAE is capitalising on opportunities created by decades of Chinese investment, while … Read more
ALHAJI Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the Visa ban on Nigerians travelling to the country. The Minister made the announcement while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. “You are aware that Nigeria has been … Read more
The United Nations praises the UAE’s $70 million support for humanitarian efforts in Sudan. THE United Arab Emirates, one of the leading contributors of humanitarian assistance to Sudan and Africa, has allocated 70% of the USD 100 million it pledged in April at the “International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and Neighbouring Countries” to UN … Read more
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE), has lifted its embargo and resumed visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country. This decision comes two years after the Arab nation imposed a visa ban on Nigerians and citizens of other selected countries, rejecting pending visa applications in the process. A joint announcement by the governments … Read more