Construction work has started on a fourth nuclear energy reactor at Barakah, in the UAE’s Western Region. This makes it the world’s leading nuclear construction site- where four identical units are being built at the same time. Barakah now surpasses the likes of China, the US, the UK and Russia. The first of the UAE’s four nuclear reactors is scheduled to start operating in 2017, with others following at 12-month intervals.
UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on Kuwaiti border posts
The United Arab Emirates condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted two northern border posts in the State of Kuwait using two explosive-laden drones launched from the Republic of Iraq.
UAE, Russia discuss bilateral relations and regional challenges
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sergey Lavrov, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Etihad Rail marks milestone by transporting first freight of Nissan cars
Etihad Rail has marked a milestone by transporting the first consignment of Nissan cars from ports on the Eastern Coast in Fujairah to the dry port at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), marking a new chapter in how goods travel across the country.
UAE mediation results in release of 386 prisoners from Russia and Ukraine
The United Arab Emirates announced on Friday the success of mediation efforts it undertook between Russia and Ukraine, exchanging 193 prisoners from either side, 386 in total.
