The draft communique also said the likelihood of a soft landing in the global economy has increased, but uncertainty remains high

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence

The company seeks to maximise the benefit from the current facilitation on oil and gas exploration activities in land and sea areas

The countries started negotiations over a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement last year

The initiative aims to enhance the quality and wellbeing of workers in the UAE, advancing the country’s position as one of the top global destinations for living, working, and investing

Ministers from across the globe are convening at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi from Feb. 26-29 to try to set new rules for global commerce, including reforming its dispute system and cutting fishing subsidies. Expectations for the biennial meeting are modest amid growing disregard for trade rules as the nearly 30-year-old body grapples with global geopolitical tensions and the risk of world trade breaking up.