<p>Pakistan on Sunday said the UAE has "almost finalised" investment plan for the setting up of an oil refinery in the country as the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-welcomes-abu-dhabi-prince-sheikh-mohamed-bin-zayed-drives-him-to-pm-house-188542">Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi met Prime Minister Imran Khan</a> and discussed economic assistance to the cash-strapped country to bolster its foreign exchange reserves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, who was on a day-long visit to the country after nearly 12 years, was received by Khan upon his arrival at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi and the Prime Minister personally drove him to his residency for a welcome ceremony.</p>

<p>He was given a guard of honour and a fly-past during the red carpet welcome.</p>

<p>The Prince and the Prime Minister held a one-on-one meeting, followed by delegation-level talks between the top officials of the two sides as Pakistan seeks economic assistance to bolster its foreign exchange reserves and the government's fiscal policies.</p>

<p>Both delegations discussed bilateral relations and matters of mutual, regional and international interest.</p>

<p>Pakistan, reeling under severe financial crisis, reached out to some "friendly countries" for economic assistance including Saudi Arabia, China and the UAE since Prime Minister Khan assumed office in August.</p>

<p>Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said the UAE has already promised to provide US $3 billion assistance and the Crown Prince also discussed investment to set up an oil refinery.</p>

<p>"The two side have almost finalised investment for setting up of a refinery," he said.</p>

<p>He said the two countries enjoyed traditional friendship and the Crown Prince said that he considered Pakistan as his "second home".</p>

<p>Foreign Office said this was the third interaction between the leadership of Pakistan and the UAE in less than three months, which is a "testimony to the special nature of our brotherly relations with this important GCC country".</p>

<p>"The UAE is Pakistan's largest trading partner in the Middle East and a major source of investments. It is home to more than 1.6 million expatriate community which contributes around US $4.5 billion annually to the GDP,"&nbsp;the foreign office said.</p>

<p>It said Pakistan and the UAE are working closely to transform the existing special relations into a "long-term strategic economic partnership", as agreed between the two leaders during Prime Minister Khan's visit to the Emirates in November.</p>

<p>It said that apart from a "generous US $3 billion support to help Pakistan overcome its balance of payment crisis, provision oil on deferred payment was also under discussion."</p>

<p>Khan visited the UAE twice since August to seek economic assistance to ward off the country's foreign exchange crisis.</p>

<p>Pakistan and the UAE last week finalised the terms and conditions of a US $6.2 billion support package for Islamabad to help address the balance of payments crisis.</p>

<p>According to a statement released by the Pakistan government, Prime Minister Khan thanked the UAE for extending balance of payment support of US $3 million and said this financial support shows the continued commitment and steady friendship between the two countries.</p>

<p>The two sides also resolved to take all necessary measures to deal with matters related to trade enhancement and decided to form a Task Force to achieve this objective, the statement said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan's all-weather ally China has also pledged to provide a generous aid to Islamabad to overcome its financial woes. Beijing has not yet revealed the quantum of its financial support.</p>

<p>Pakistan is negotiating a US $8 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to overcome a severe balance-of-payments crisis that threatens to cripple the country's economy.</p>

<p>Pakistan apprehends the IMF will come with stringent conditions of austerity besides scrutiny of US $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects whose terms till now remained confidential.</p>

<p>The Trump administration is making all efforts to ensure that any IMF loan to Pakistan is not used to repay its Chinese debt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;government statement said the two sides strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and expressed their resolve to work closely to root out the scourge.</p>

<p>To counter white collar crimes, including money laundering, the two leaders instructed the concerned authorities to expedite the finalisation of the Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement, the statement said.</p>

<p>Khan also briefed the Crown Prince about the efforts being taken by Pakistan to support and facilitate the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led reconciliation process. The two leaders agreed to work closely for the lasting peace and stability of Afghanistan.</p>

<p>The Pakistani Prime Minister congratulated the leadership of the UAE for declaring 2019 as the 'Year of Tolerance'.</p>


Pakistan on Sunday said the UAE has "almost finalised" investment plan for the setting up of an oil refinery in the country as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi met Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussed economic assistance to the cash-strapped country to bolster its foreign exchange reserves.

Pakistan on Sunday said the UAE has "almost finalised" investment plan for the setting up of an oil refinery in the country as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi met Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussed economic assistance to the cash-strapped country to bolster its foreign exchange reserves. Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, who was on a day-long visit to the country after nearly 12 years, was received by Khan upon his arrival at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi and the Prime Minister personally drove him to his residency for a welcome ceremony. He was given a guard of honour and a fly-past during the red carpet welcome. The Prince and the Prime Minister held a one-on-one meeting, followed by delegation-level talks between the top officials of the two sides as Pakistan seeks economic assistance to bolster its foreign exchange reserves and the government's fiscal policies. Both delegations discussed bilateral relations and matters of mutual, regional and international interest. Pakistan, reeling under severe financial crisis, reached out to some "friendly countries" for economic assistance including Saudi Arabia, China and the UAE since Prime Minister Khan assumed office in August. Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said the UAE has already promised to provide US $3 billion assistance and the Crown Prince also discussed investment to set up an oil refinery. "The two side have almost finalised investment for setting up of a refinery," he said. He said the two countries enjoyed traditional friendship and the Crown Prince said that he considered Pakistan as his "second home". Foreign Office said this was the third interaction between the leadership of Pakistan and the UAE in less than three months, which is a "testimony to the special nature of our brotherly relations with this important GCC country". "The UAE is Pakistan's largest trading partner in the Middle East and a major source of investments. It is home to more than 1.6 million expatriate community which contributes around US $4.5 billion annually to the GDP," the foreign office said. It said Pakistan and the UAE are working closely to transform the existing special relations into a "long-term strategic economic partnership", as agreed between the two leaders during Prime Minister Khan's visit to the Emirates in November. It said that apart from a "generous US $3 billion support to help Pakistan overcome its balance of payment crisis, provision oil on deferred payment was also under discussion." Khan visited the UAE twice since August to seek economic assistance to ward off the country's foreign exchange crisis. Pakistan and the UAE last week finalised the terms and conditions of a US $6.2 billion support package for Islamabad to help address the balance of payments crisis. According to a statement released by the Pakistan government, Prime Minister Khan thanked the UAE for extending balance of payment support of US $3 million and said this financial support shows the continued commitment and steady friendship between the two countries. The two sides also resolved to take all necessary measures to deal with matters related to trade enhancement and decided to form a Task Force to achieve this objective, the statement said. Pakistan's all-weather ally China has also pledged to provide a generous aid to Islamabad to overcome its financial woes. Beijing has not yet revealed the quantum of its financial support. Pakistan is negotiating a US $8 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to overcome a severe balance-of-payments crisis that threatens to cripple the country's economy. Pakistan apprehends the IMF will come with stringent conditions of austerity besides scrutiny of US $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects whose terms till now remained confidential. The Trump administration is making all efforts to ensure that any IMF loan to Pakistan is not used to repay its Chinese debt. The government statement said the two sides strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and expressed their resolve to work closely to root out the scourge. To counter white collar crimes, including money laundering, the two leaders instructed the concerned authorities to expedite the finalisation of the Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement, the statement said. Khan also briefed the Crown Prince about the efforts being taken by Pakistan to support and facilitate the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led reconciliation process. The two leaders agreed to work closely for the lasting peace and stability of Afghanistan. The Pakistani Prime Minister congratulated the leadership of the UAE for declaring 2019 as the 'Year of Tolerance'.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince holds talks with Khan, discusses oil refinery in Pakistan

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan received Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Islamabad airport on Sunday and then drove him himself to the PM House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A formation of air force jets marked Zayed's arrival with a flyby. Zayed was also given a guard of honour at PM House and a 21-gun salute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UAE recently announced aid to Pakistan which is currently suffering from a massive <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-balance-of-payments-worsens-likely-to-approach-imf-next-month-126485">balance of payments crisis</a>, which explains the red carpet welcome.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video of Zayed being driven by Khan was put out on his official Instagram account.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Khan received praises on the internet for personally welcoming the Crown Prince and reviving the ties with UAE.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> takes the wheel <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedBinZayed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MohamedBinZayed</a><br />
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Sheikh Muhamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives at Noor Khan Airbase Islamabad, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UAE</a> <a href="https://t.co/cDCNPIclYZ">pic.twitter.com/cDCNPIclYZ</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan at the Invitation of Prime Minister Imran Khan.<br />
PM <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> received the Crown Prince and is him self Driving him to PM House.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMIK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMIK</a> <a href="https://t.co/yS2Xx6ckjs">pic.twitter.com/yS2Xx6ckjs</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Prime Minister - Imran Khan gears up for revitalizing the Pakistan-UAE ties, taking up the driving seat as he receives Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZayedAlNahyan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZayedAlNahyan</a> who arrives in Pakistan after 12 YEARS. It's going to be quite an interesting day! 😎 <a href="https://t.co/wwWBSvkKKp">pic.twitter.com/wwWBSvkKKp</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Prime Minister Imran Khan receiving the the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and driving the car himself. This man is giving it his all for the success of this country and its people. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrimeMinisterImrankhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PrimeMinisterImrankhan</a> <a href="https://t.co/kyjMsENenE">pic.twitter.com/kyjMsENenE</a></p>
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<p>Banners on the road depicted the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/uae-crown-prince-arrives-in-pakistan-likely-to-announce-62-billion-aid-188514">crown prince</a> and read "Zayed in Our Hearts" and "Pakistan-UAE partner in development".</p>

<p>The United Arab Emirates is Pakistan's largest trading partner in the Middle East and a major investment source, Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement ahead of the visit.</p>

<p>More than 1.5 million Pakistanis live in the Gulf state and send millions of dollars in remittances back home, it added.</p>

<p>The crown prince last visited Pakistan in January 2007.</p>

<p>The UAE announced in December it would deposit $3 billion in the central bank of Pakistan to help "enhance liquidity" as the country struggles with a widening balance of payments crisis.</p>

<p>The Pakistani rupee plunged almost five per cent to a record low at the end of November, after what appeared to be the sixth devaluation by the central bank in the past year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also secured $6 billion in funding from Saudi Arabia and struck a 12-month deal for a cash lifeline during Khan's visit to the kingdom in October.</p>

<p>Islamabad has also received billions of dollars in Chinese loans to finance ambitious infrastructure projects.</p>

<p>A team from the International Monetary Fund visited Pakistan in November to discuss a possible bailout with officials but talks ended without agreement.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from AFP)</em></p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan received Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Islamabad airport on Sunday and then drove him himself to the PM House.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan received Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Islamabad airport on Sunday and then drove him himself to the PM House. A formation of air force jets marked Zayed's arrival with a flyby. Zayed was also given a guard of honour at PM House and a 21-gun salute. The UAE recently announced aid to Pakistan which is currently suffering from a massive balance of payments crisis, which explains the red carpet welcome. The video of Zayed being driven by Khan was put out on his official Instagram account. View this post on Instagram Prime Minister Imran Khan drives His Highness Sheikh Muhamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces to Islamabad from Nur Khan Airbase. 🇵🇰🇦🇪 #PMIK A post shared by Imran Khan (@imrankhan.pti) on Jan 5, 2019 at 11:49pm PST × Khan received praises on the internet for personally welcoming the Crown Prince and reviving the ties with UAE. Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI takes the wheel @MohamedBinZayed Sheikh Muhamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives at Noor Khan Airbase Islamabad, #Pakistan #UAE pic.twitter.com/cDCNPIclYZ — Rana Shahroz (@LOVER_OF_PTI) January 6, 2019 × Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan at the Invitation of Prime Minister Imran Khan. PM @ImranKhanPTI received the Crown Prince and is him self Driving him to PM House.#PMIK pic.twitter.com/yS2Xx6ckjs — Ali Hashmi (Audiology) (@alihashmi903) January 6, 2019 × Prime Minister - Imran Khan gears up for revitalizing the Pakistan-UAE ties, taking up the driving seat as he receives Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi - #ZayedAlNahyan who arrives in Pakistan after 12 YEARS. It's going to be quite an interesting day! 😎 pic.twitter.com/wwWBSvkKKp — Maleeha Hashmey (@MaleehaHashmey) January 6, 2019 × Prime Minister Imran Khan receiving the the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and driving the car himself. This man is giving it his all for the success of this country and its people. #PrimeMinisterImrankhan pic.twitter.com/kyjMsENenE — Talha Siddiqui (@_TalhaSiddiqui) January 6, 2019 × Banners on the road depicted the crown prince and read "Zayed in Our Hearts" and "Pakistan-UAE partner in development". The United Arab Emirates is Pakistan's largest trading partner in the Middle East and a major investment source, Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement ahead of the visit. More than 1.5 million Pakistanis live in the Gulf state and send millions of dollars in remittances back home, it added. The crown prince last visited Pakistan in January 2007. The UAE announced in December it would deposit $3 billion in the central bank of Pakistan to help "enhance liquidity" as the country struggles with a widening balance of payments crisis. The Pakistani rupee plunged almost five per cent to a record low at the end of November, after what appeared to be the sixth devaluation by the central bank in the past year. It also secured $6 billion in funding from Saudi Arabia and struck a 12-month deal for a cash lifeline during Khan's visit to the kingdom in October. Islamabad has also received billions of dollars in Chinese loans to finance ambitious infrastructure projects. A team from the International Monetary Fund visited Pakistan in November to discuss a possible bailout with officials but talks ended without agreement. (With inputs from AFP)

Imran Khan picks up Abu Dhabi crown prince at airport, drives car himself to PM House

<p>Abu Dhabi launched the world's first digital courtroom on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court will use no paper, thereby saving money. Any documents that need to be seen will be put up on digital display boards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nor will the plaintiff or defendant have to be physically present.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The all-digital courtroom was launched by the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM courts). The ADGM courts are independent courts that handle civil and commercial disputes.</p>

<p>“Technology and innovation have been disrupting every aspect of our lives and the judiciary sector is no exception. The best innovations to come out of this sector are those that allow us to creatively manage the growing demand for transparency, information, speed and effectiveness,” news reports quoted Ahmad Al Sayegh, minister of state and chairman of the ADGM Courts, as saying.</p>

<p>“Our mandate is to be a financial centre that supports international rules and regulations and builds a core ecosystem that allows businesses to flourish. We believe that the new digital courtroom will firmly position Abu Dhabi on the forefront of digital litigation, setting standards for countries around the world to follow,” Al Sayegh added.</p>

<p>“The presence of the digital courtroom will pave the way for many business opportunities, bringing an influx of new expertise and professionals, and will strengthen the overall economic growth of the UAE,” said Al Sayegh.</p>


Abu Dhabi launched the world's first digital courtroom on Sunday. The court will use no paper, thereby saving money. Any documents that need to be seen will be put up on digital display boards.

Abu Dhabi launched the world's first digital courtroom on Sunday. The court will use no paper, thereby saving money. Any documents that need to be seen will be put up on digital display boards. Nor will the plaintiff or defendant have to be physically present. The all-digital courtroom was launched by the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM courts). The ADGM courts are independent courts that handle civil and commercial disputes. “Technology and innovation have been disrupting every aspect of our lives and the judiciary sector is no exception. The best innovations to come out of this sector are those that allow us to creatively manage the growing demand for transparency, information, speed and effectiveness,” news reports quoted Ahmad Al Sayegh, minister of state and chairman of the ADGM Courts, as saying. “Our mandate is to be a financial centre that supports international rules and regulations and builds a core ecosystem that allows businesses to flourish. We believe that the new digital courtroom will firmly position Abu Dhabi on the forefront of digital litigation, setting standards for countries around the world to follow,” Al Sayegh added. “The presence of the digital courtroom will pave the way for many business opportunities, bringing an influx of new expertise and professionals, and will strengthen the overall economic growth of the UAE,” said Al Sayegh.

Abu Dhabi launches world's first digital courtroom

<p>Singer Mika Singh, who was arrested in Abu Dhabi on charges of sexual misconduct, was released on late Thursday night after the Indian Embassy intervened in the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mika was arrested after a 17-year-old Brazilian model allegedly lodged a complaint about him sending inappropriate pictures.<br />
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Navdeep Singh Suri, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, said that the singer is expected to appear in a court later.&nbsp;<br />
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The envoy said although Mika was arrested in Dubai, the police took him to Abu Dhabi as the complainant was holding an Abu Dhabi residence visa.</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-mika-singh-detained-in-dubai-for-alleged-sexual-misconduct-182021">singer was arrested in the UAE on Thursday </a>for sending lewd pictures to the Brazilian teenager.</p>


Singer Mika Singh, who was arrested in Abu Dhabi on charges of sexual misconduct, was released on late Thursday night after the Indian Embassy intervened in the case.

Singer Mika Singh, who was arrested in Abu Dhabi on charges of sexual misconduct, was released on late Thursday night after the Indian Embassy intervened in the case. Mika was arrested after a 17-year-old Brazilian model allegedly lodged a complaint about him sending inappropriate pictures. Navdeep Singh Suri, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, said that the singer is expected to appear in a court later. The envoy said although Mika was arrested in Dubai, the police took him to Abu Dhabi as the complainant was holding an Abu Dhabi residence visa. The singer was arrested in the UAE on Thursday for sending lewd pictures to the Brazilian teenager.

Mika Singh released from UAE prison after Indian embassy intervenes

<p>Pakistan President Arif Alvi has instructed officials of the foreign and interior ministries to resolve the issue of the nationality of a "stateless" five-month-old baby girl who is fighting a life-threatening heart disease in the UAE, his office said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The story of the "stateless" baby was published last month in a Gulf newspaper, which reported that the father of the girl is a British national while her mother is a Pakistani national and the baby herself was born in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.</p>

<p>The baby is not considered a citizen by either of her parent's home countries and hence unable to get a passport.</p>

<p>The father approached the Pakistani Embassy in the UAE to get a passport for her daughter as her mother is a citizen of Pakistan. However, the embassy told him that only father of a child can apply for a passport according to the Pakistani laws.</p>

<p>Taking notice of the story, President Alvi "instructed the Foreign Office to look into the matter in order to resolve the issue."</p>

<p>After his intervention, the foreign ministry in collaboration with interior ministry is working to resolve the question of the identity of the baby, according to his office.</p>


Pakistan President Arif Alvi has instructed officials of the foreign and interior ministries to resolve the issue of the nationality of a "stateless" five-month-old baby girl who is fighting a life-threatening heart disease in the UAE, his office said on Wednesday.

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has instructed officials of the foreign and interior ministries to resolve the issue of the nationality of a "stateless" five-month-old baby girl who is fighting a life-threatening heart disease in the UAE, his office said on Wednesday. The story of the "stateless" baby was published last month in a Gulf newspaper, which reported that the father of the girl is a British national while her mother is a Pakistani national and the baby herself was born in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The baby is not considered a citizen by either of her parent's home countries and hence unable to get a passport. The father approached the Pakistani Embassy in the UAE to get a passport for her daughter as her mother is a citizen of Pakistan. However, the embassy told him that only father of a child can apply for a passport according to the Pakistani laws. Taking notice of the story, President Alvi "instructed the Foreign Office to look into the matter in order to resolve the issue." After his intervention, the foreign ministry in collaboration with interior ministry is working to resolve the question of the identity of the baby, according to his office.

Pak President Alvi instructs officials to resolve nationality issue of 5-month old 'stateless' baby

<p>Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi on Sunday and discussed matters of bilateral, regional and mutual interest, amid reports that the UAE is ready to extend financial assistance to Pakistan to minimise the cash-strapped country's dependence on an IMF bailout package.</p>

<p>Khan, who is visiting the UAE for the second time in the last two months, met Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE's Armed Forces, at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>He was accompanied by Finance Minister Asad Umar, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa.</p>

<p>Khan is also expected to meet Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, vice president and prime minister of the UAE.</p>

<p>During his last visit to Abu Dhabi on September 19, the two countries had agreed to strengthen their economic, trade and investment relations.</p>

<p>The government had, during a later visit of an Emirati delegation to Islamabad, made a formal request for assistance, the daily said.</p>

<p>The signals from the UAE were positive and the government was hopeful of getting what officials are calling "a good package", the paper said.</p>

<p>The paper said the financial assistance is likely to be comparable with the Saudi bailout of US $6 billion&nbsp;US $3 billion in balance of payments support and a deferred payment facility on oil imports worth US $3 billion.</p>

<p>The UAE is one of the major oil suppliers to Pakistan.</p>

<p>The government has also been in talks with the Chinese government for an assistance package after Khan's visit to Beijing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for a loan facility are concluding next week, with Finance Minister Umar optimistic about reaching a basic agreement with the Fund by November 20.</p>

<p>Finance Minister Umar, however, had denied that there is any link between the IMF conditions and the PM's UAE visit.</p>

<p>Pakistan is facing a US $12 billion financing gap for the current fiscal year.</p>

<p>The Pakistan government is keen to minimise the amount borrowed from the IMF by getting loans from "friendly" countries like Saudi Arabia, China and Malaysia as officials in Islamabad believe that the global lender could attach tough conditions.</p>


Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi on Sunday and discussed matters of bilateral, regional and mutual interest, amid reports that the UAE is ready to extend financial assistance to Pakistan to minimise the cash-strapped country's dependence on an IMF bailout package.

Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi on Sunday and discussed matters of bilateral, regional and mutual interest, amid reports that the UAE is ready to extend financial assistance to Pakistan to minimise the cash-strapped country's dependence on an IMF bailout package. Khan, who is visiting the UAE for the second time in the last two months, met Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE's Armed Forces, at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. He was accompanied by Finance Minister Asad Umar, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. Khan is also expected to meet Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, vice president and prime minister of the UAE. During his last visit to Abu Dhabi on September 19, the two countries had agreed to strengthen their economic, trade and investment relations. The government had, during a later visit of an Emirati delegation to Islamabad, made a formal request for assistance, the daily said. The signals from the UAE were positive and the government was hopeful of getting what officials are calling "a good package", the paper said. The paper said the financial assistance is likely to be comparable with the Saudi bailout of US $6 billion US $3 billion in balance of payments support and a deferred payment facility on oil imports worth US $3 billion. The UAE is one of the major oil suppliers to Pakistan. The government has also been in talks with the Chinese government for an assistance package after Khan's visit to Beijing. Meanwhile, the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for a loan facility are concluding next week, with Finance Minister Umar optimistic about reaching a basic agreement with the Fund by November 20. Finance Minister Umar, however, had denied that there is any link between the IMF conditions and the PM's UAE visit. Pakistan is facing a US $12 billion financing gap for the current fiscal year. The Pakistan government is keen to minimise the amount borrowed from the IMF by getting loans from "friendly" countries like Saudi Arabia, China and Malaysia as officials in Islamabad believe that the global lender could attach tough conditions.

Pakistan PM meets Abu Dhabi crown prince amid reports of UAE package

<p>Australia, who were set a mammoth target of 538 by Pakistan to win the second Test, closed the third day at 47 for the loss of a wicket in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.</p>

<p>At close, Aaron Finch (24) and Travis Head (17) were at the crease with Australia still needing 491 runs with nine wickets in hand to save a 1-0 defeat in the last two days.</p>

<p>For Pakistan, Babar Azam missed a maiden hundred by one run while Sarfraz Ahmed (81), Azhar Ali (64) and Asad Shafiq (44) made useful contributions.</p>

<p>Pakistan declared their second innings at 400-9, taking their target for Australia at mammoth 538.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon took four wickets and gave 135.</p>

<p>Pakistan made 282 in their first innings while Australia were dismissed for 145 in reply. The first Test between the two sides ended in a draw in Dubai last week.<br />
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Australia, who were set a mammoth target of 538 by Pakistan to win the second Test, closed the third day at 47 for the loss of a wicket in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Australia, who were set a mammoth target of 538 by Pakistan to win the second Test, closed the third day at 47 for the loss of a wicket in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. At close, Aaron Finch (24) and Travis Head (17) were at the crease with Australia still needing 491 runs with nine wickets in hand to save a 1-0 defeat in the last two days. For Pakistan, Babar Azam missed a maiden hundred by one run while Sarfraz Ahmed (81), Azhar Ali (64) and Asad Shafiq (44) made useful contributions. Pakistan declared their second innings at 400-9, taking their target for Australia at mammoth 538. Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon took four wickets and gave 135. Pakistan made 282 in their first innings while Australia were dismissed for 145 in reply. The first Test between the two sides ended in a draw in Dubai last week.

2nd Test, Day 3: Australia 47-1 at stumps in chase of 538

<p>Pakistan, who gained a commanding 137-run lead in the first innings, were 144-2 at stumps in their second innings on the second day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Azhar Ali, who scored 54, and Haris Sohail, who made 17, were at the crease as Pakistan stretched their lead to 281 with eight-second innings wickets intact.</p>

<p>Earlier, Mohammad Abbas took five wickets to steer Pakistan into a dominating position in the second Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Abbas finished with five for 33 to bowl out Australia for a paltry 145.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With eight wickets in hand Pakistan were in a great position to force a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after the first Test ended in a fighting draw in Dubai last week.</p>

<p>It was once again debutant Fakhar Zaman who lifted Pakistan with a brilliant 66 following up his 94 in the first innings, before giving a return catch to Nathan Lyon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zaman hit seven boundaries in an enterprising knock.</p>


Pakistan, who gained a commanding 137-run lead in the first innings, were 144-2 at stumps in their second innings on the second day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Pakistan, who gained a commanding 137-run lead in the first innings, were 144-2 at stumps in their second innings on the second day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Azhar Ali, who scored 54, and Haris Sohail, who made 17, were at the crease as Pakistan stretched their lead to 281 with eight-second innings wickets intact. Earlier, Mohammad Abbas took five wickets to steer Pakistan into a dominating position in the second Test. Abbas finished with five for 33 to bowl out Australia for a paltry 145. With eight wickets in hand Pakistan were in a great position to force a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after the first Test ended in a fighting draw in Dubai last week. It was once again debutant Fakhar Zaman who lifted Pakistan with a brilliant 66 following up his 94 in the first innings, before giving a return catch to Nathan Lyon. Zaman hit seven boundaries in an enterprising knock.

2nd Test, Day 2: Pakistan 144-2 at stumps, lead by 281

<p>Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made tremendous strides in providing energy justice to all.</p>

<p>Addressing a gathering at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, the Union minister said during the Modi government`s regime, their endeavour has been to provide affordable, sustainable and clean cooking fuel, energy and electricity to all and that has also made India an attractive investment spot, especially in the energy sector.</p>

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<p>"Under the leadership of PM Modi, India in the last four years has made tremendous strides in providing energy justice to all. Our government`s endeavour to provide affordable, sustainable and clean cooking fuel, energy and electricity provides a plethora of investment opportunities in India," he said according to news agency PTI while addressing over 250 Indian professionals, business leaders and community representatives working in the UAE.</p>

<p>Further talking about the achievement of the Modi government, Pradhan, who is on a three-day visit to the UAE, said, "It has been 70 years of Independence, still there was no electricity in 18,000 villages in last two years. But in last two months, the electricity has reached to almost every village."</p>

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<p>"In about 4 crore houses, there is no electricity. But by 2019-20, we will provide electricity to every house in the country," he added.</p>

<p>He further highlighted the attractive investment opportunities in the Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development sectors in India and also extended an invitation to the business community in the UAE for greater collaborations and increased investments in India.</p>

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<p>Yesterday, Pradhan and UAE Minister of State and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Group CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber flagged off the first consignment of 2 million barrels of ADNOC crude for Mangalore Cavern on Saturday.</p>

<p>During the day, Pradhan also held a bilateral meeting with HE&nbspDr&nbspJaber. Minister Pradhan was accompanied by Ambassador Navdeep Suri, senior officials and CEOs for Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum.</p>

<p>Pradhan is visiting UAE to follow up on the February 2018 UAE visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>During the visit of the Prime Minister, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) signed an agreement with the ADNOC of UAE under which the latter will store about 5.86 million barrels of crude oil in India`s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) facility at Mangalore at its own cost.&nbsp</p>

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"In about 4 crore houses, there is no electricity. But by 2019-20, we will provide electricity to every house in the country," he said.

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made tremendous strides in providing energy justice to all. Addressing a gathering at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, the Union minister said during the Modi government`s regime, their endeavour has been to provide affordable, sustainable and clean cooking fuel, energy and electricity to all and that has also made India an attractive investment spot, especially in the energy sector. Today India is the number 3 absolute energy consumer, our energy appetite is very high. Our per capita energy consumption is very modest which will increase in the coming years. So we request stakeholders to come and invest in India: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan pic.twitter.com/LcuQmmd7sE — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2018 × "Under the leadership of PM Modi, India in the last four years has made tremendous strides in providing energy justice to all. Our government`s endeavour to provide affordable, sustainable and clean cooking fuel, energy and electricity provides a plethora of investment opportunities in India," he said according to news agency PTI while addressing over 250 Indian professionals, business leaders and community representatives working in the UAE. Further talking about the achievement of the Modi government, Pradhan, who is on a three-day visit to the UAE, said, "It has been 70 years of Independence, still there was no electricity in 18,000 villages in last two years. But in last two months, the electricity has reached to almost every village." India is a new and emerging market. Downstream Investment Forum is a very important forum and UAE is a reliable partner of India. I appeal all the stakeholders in this energy business to come and invest in India: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan pic.twitter.com/Dp9tdFyJlt — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2018 × "In about 4 crore houses, there is no electricity. But by 2019-20, we will provide electricity to every house in the country," he added. He further highlighted the attractive investment opportunities in the Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development sectors in India and also extended an invitation to the business community in the UAE for greater collaborations and increased investments in India. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Nasser Thani Al Hamli, UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation in Dubai, UAE. pic.twitter.com/jxfujdrtyz — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2018 × Yesterday, Pradhan and UAE Minister of State and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Group CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber flagged off the first consignment of 2 million barrels of ADNOC crude for Mangalore Cavern on Saturday. During the day, Pradhan also held a bilateral meeting with HE&nbspDr&nbspJaber. Minister Pradhan was accompanied by Ambassador Navdeep Suri, senior officials and CEOs for Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum. Pradhan is visiting UAE to follow up on the February 2018 UAE visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the visit of the Prime Minister, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) signed an agreement with the ADNOC of UAE under which the latter will store about 5.86 million barrels of crude oil in India`s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) facility at Mangalore at its own cost. India is our strategic partner. We are honoured & glad about Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's participation. Proud of all the Indian companies that are looking for investments: UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei in Abu Dhabi pic.twitter.com/FjiluC2jfA — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2018 × (With PTI inputs)

Modi government providing energy justice to all: Dharmendra Pradhan

<p>Calling the UAE second home for Indians, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on the contribution made by the people of the country in India&#39;s story of growth and prosperity during his address to the Indian diaspora in Dubai on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi, in his second visit to the UAE, addressed a hall packed with close to 1800 people of the Indian diaspora.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi reached Dubai Opera after visiting the Wahat Al Karama memorial in UAE and laid the foundation stone for first Hindu Temple in UAE.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Expressing delight on visiting the country for the second time, PM&nbsp;thanked the Prince of UAE for giving him a warm&nbsp;welcome.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I want to thank His Highness Crown Prince on behalf of 125 crore Indians for the grand temple which will be constructed,&quot; PM Modi noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi also thanked the Gulf countries for providing almost 30 Lakh people from India a &quot;home-like environment&quot; away from home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the temple which will soon be constructed and get ready by the year 2020, PM Modi noted that the temple will not just be a site for worship.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister also briefly touched upon the achievements of his government and spoke about the efficacy of the newly-introduced Goods and Services Tax.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;India&#39;s jump in World Bank&#39;s &#39;Ease of Doing Business Rankings&#39; from 142 to 100 is unprecedented. But we are not satisfied with this, we want to improve even more. We will do whatever it takes to achieve it,&quot; the Prime Minister noted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&quot;I assure you that we will work together to bring to reality the dreams you see, here and in India,&quot; PM Modi concluded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi will engage in a bilateral meeting with His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai later today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He will also present a keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai today.</p>

<p>The two countries signed a crucial series of MoUs yesterday with an aim of boosting key areas like the railways, energy, manpower and financial services between the two nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister&#39;s a two-day official visit to UAE will end today after which he will&nbsp;head&nbsp;to Oman.&nbsp;</p>


The Prime Minister called the UAE the second home for Indians

Calling the UAE second home for Indians, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on the contribution made by the people of the country in India's story of growth and prosperity during his address to the Indian diaspora in Dubai on Sunday. Modi, in his second visit to the UAE, addressed a hall packed with close to 1800 people of the Indian diaspora. Indian community gives a warm welcome to PM @narendramodi at the community reception in Dubai. pic.twitter.com/IRUgCAJZ4x — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 11, 2018 × PM Modi reached Dubai Opera after visiting the Wahat Al Karama memorial in UAE and laid the foundation stone for first Hindu Temple in UAE. I want to thank His Highness Crown Price on behalf of 125 crore Indians for the grand temple which will be constructed: PMhttps://t.co/QTw9jeXzce — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 11, 2018 × Expressing delight on visiting the country for the second time, PM thanked the Prince of UAE for giving him a warm welcome. "I want to thank His Highness Crown Prince on behalf of 125 crore Indians for the grand temple which will be constructed," PM Modi noted. PM Modi also thanked the Gulf countries for providing almost 30 Lakh people from India a "home-like environment" away from home. Talking about the temple which will soon be constructed and get ready by the year 2020, PM Modi noted that the temple will not just be a site for worship. I believe this temple will not be only unique in terms of architecture & splendour, but will also give a message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' to people across the world: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 11, 2018 × The Prime Minister also briefly touched upon the achievements of his government and spoke about the efficacy of the newly-introduced Goods and Services Tax. "India's jump in World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Rankings' from 142 to 100 is unprecedented. But we are not satisfied with this, we want to improve even more. We will do whatever it takes to achieve it," the Prime Minister noted. India's leap in World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Rankings from 142 to 100 is unprecedented. But we are not satisfied at this, we want to do better. We will do whatever it takes to make it possible: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 11, 2018 × "I assure you that we will work together to bring to reality the dreams you see, here and in India," PM Modi concluded. PM Modi will engage in a bilateral meeting with His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai later today. He will also present a keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai today. The two countries signed a crucial series of MoUs yesterday with an aim of boosting key areas like the railways, energy, manpower and financial services between the two nations. Prime Minister's a two-day official visit to UAE will end today after which he will head to Oman.

PM Modi in Dubai: We'll work together to bring dreams to reality, here and in India

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Wahat Al Karama memorial and paid homage to martyrs after he arrived&nbsp;United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi on the second leg of his three-nation tour earlier today.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister Narendra Modi was&nbsp;received by the Prince and the members of the royal family as he landed in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two countries signed a crucial series of MoUs yesterday with an aim o boost key areas like the railways, energy, manpower and financial services between the two nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi visited the Wahat Al Karama memorial in Abu Dhabi and paid homage to the martyrs. The prime minister will take part in the groundbreaking ceremony where he will lay the stone foundation of the UAE&#39;s first Hindu temple.</p>

<p>At the Dubai Opera, he will address close to 1800 people of the Indian diaspora.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi will engage in a bilateral meeting with His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai later today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He will also present a keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai today.</p>

<p>Prime Minister&#39;s a two-day official visit to UAE will end today after which he will be headed to Oman.&nbsp;</p>


The prime minister will also lay the stone foundation of the UAE's first Hindu temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Wahat Al Karama memorial and paid homage to martyrs after he arrived United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi on the second leg of his three-nation tour earlier today. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received by the Prince and the members of the royal family as he landed in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi: PM Modi pays tribute to Emirati soldiers at Wahat Al Karama memorial. #ModiInUAE pic.twitter.com/lwJIlUYHSj — ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018 × The two countries signed a crucial series of MoUs yesterday with an aim o boost key areas like the railways, energy, manpower and financial services between the two nations. PM Modi visited the Wahat Al Karama memorial in Abu Dhabi and paid homage to the martyrs. The prime minister will take part in the groundbreaking ceremony where he will lay the stone foundation of the UAE's first Hindu temple. At the Dubai Opera, he will address close to 1800 people of the Indian diaspora. #WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Wahat Al Karama memorial. #ModiInUAE pic.twitter.com/fPoCJrGuo3 — ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018 × PM Modi will engage in a bilateral meeting with His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai later today. He will also present a keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai today. Prime Minister's a two-day official visit to UAE will end today after which he will be headed to Oman.

PM Modi visits Wahat Al Karama memorial in UAE, pays homage to martyrs

<p>Narendra Modi will be the addressing Indian community in Abu Dhabi after he laying&nbsp;the foundation stone of a Hindu temple on Sunday. The event assumes significance as this will be the first Hindu temple in Gulf country.</p>

<p>The temple will be spread across the 55,00 of square meters of land.</p>

<p>After laying the foundation stone, Modi will address the live gathering&nbsp;of over 1500 Indians from Dubai Opera within &#39;The Opera District&#39;&nbsp;within Downtown Dubai. The event will live streamed at Dubai Opera auditorium.</p>

<p>Representatives of all major organizations and a number of Indian professionals have been invited to the ceremony.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi from Palestine on Saturday evening. He earlier visited Abu Dhabi in&nbsp; 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Expected to be completed by 2020, the temple will be hand-carved by Indian temple artisans and assembled in the UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temple will incorporate all aspects and features of a traditional Hindu temple as part of a fully functional, social, cultural and spiritual complex.</p>

<p>Modi on his two-day state visit in Abu Dhabi is expected to sign as many as 14 agreements related to strategic partnership, space technology, skills development, finance and defence cooperation and investments with his counterpart.<br />
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The temple will be spread across 55,00 of square meters of land

Narendra Modi will be the addressing Indian community in Abu Dhabi after he laying the foundation stone of a Hindu temple on Sunday. The event assumes significance as this will be the first Hindu temple in Gulf country. The temple will be spread across the 55,00 of square meters of land. After laying the foundation stone, Modi will address the live gathering of over 1500 Indians from Dubai Opera within 'The Opera District' within Downtown Dubai. The event will live streamed at Dubai Opera auditorium. Representatives of all major organizations and a number of Indian professionals have been invited to the ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi from Palestine on Saturday evening. He earlier visited Abu Dhabi in 2015. Expected to be completed by 2020, the temple will be hand-carved by Indian temple artisans and assembled in the UAE. The temple will incorporate all aspects and features of a traditional Hindu temple as part of a fully functional, social, cultural and spiritual complex. Modi on his two-day state visit in Abu Dhabi is expected to sign as many as 14 agreements related to strategic partnership, space technology, skills development, finance and defence cooperation and investments with his counterpart.

Narendra Modi to lay foundation stone for first Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday as the two sides signed five agreements including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per cent stake in offshore oil concession.</p>

<p>Modi, who arrived here from Jordan on the second leg of his three-nation tour, was received by Mohammed Bin Zayed and other members of the Royal family at the airport. The two leaders hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries.</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister thanked the Crown Prince for the special gesture of receiving him at the airport and said his visit will have a positive impact on India-UAE ties.</p>

<p>&quot;We warmly welcome our state guest and valued friend, the Indian Prime Minister H.E.@narendramodi to the UAE. His visit reflects our longstanding historical ties and is testament to our friendly bilateral relationship,&quot; Mohammed Bin Zayed, also the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, tweeted.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi, who is here on his second visit to the UAE, held wide-ranging talks with Mohammed Bin Zayed at the Royal Palace.</p>

<p>Modi is the first foreign leader to be invited to the palace by the Crown Prince, who appreciated the role played by Indian workers in the development of UAE as a modern nation, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.</p>

<p>Modi had first visited the UAE as prime minister in August, 2015.</p>

<p>After their talks, the two sides signed five agreements related to energy sector, railways, manpower and financial services.</p>

<p>An MOU between Indian Consortium (OVL, BPRL &amp; IOCL) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was signed for the acquisition of a 10 per cent participating interest in the Abu Dhabi&#39;s offshore Lower Zakum Concession, a statement issued by the Indian embassy here said.</p>

<p>The concession will be for 40 years from 2018 to 2057. Sixty per cent of the participating interest will be retained by ADNOC and remaining 30 per cent will be awarded to other international oil companies, the statement said.<br />
&quot;This is the first Indian Investment in upstream oil sector of UAE, transforming the traditional buyer-seller relationship to a long-term investor relationship,&quot; it added.</p>

<p>To cooperate in the field of manpower, India and the UAE signed an MoU that aims to institutionalise the collaborative administration of contractual employment of Indian workers in the Gulf country.</p>

<p>Under the MoU, both the sides will work to integrate their labour related e-platforms for ending the existing malpractices, combat trafficking and organise collaborative programs for education and awareness of contractual workers.<br />
An MoU for technical cooperation in railways was also signed between the two sides. The MoU aims at cooperation in infrastructure sector especially railways.</p>

<p>&quot;The MoU will facilitate development of joint projects, knowledge sharing, joint research and technology transfer. The MoU envisages formation of a Joint Working Group for institutionalising the cooperation mechanism,&quot; the statement said.</p>

<p>To deepen bilateral cooperation in the field of finance, an MoU between Bombay Stock Exchange and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange was also signed. It aims at enhancing cooperation between both the countries in financial services industry.</p>

<p>The MoU would facilitate investment in financial markets by investors from both the countries.</p>

<p>An MoU between Government of Jammu and Kashmir and DP World was also signed to establish multi-modal logistics park and hub in Jammu comprising warehouses and specialised storage solutions.</p>

<p>Various buildings in Abu Dhabi were lit in the Indian tricolor as the city was decked up to welcome Prime Minister Modi, who also attended a state banquet hosted by the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister will visit Wahat Al Karama, the UAE martyr&#39;s war memorial here, tomorrow before travelling to Dubai where he will interact with the Indian community at an event at the Dubai Opera House and will witness the groundbreaking ceremony of the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony will be live-streamed to the Opera House.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi will also deliver a keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai where India is a guest of honour this year. He will make inaugural address on the theme: &#39;Technology for development&#39;.<br />
On the first led of his trip, Modi earlier in the day travelled to Ramallah, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to make an official visit to Palestine.</p>

<p>In Ramallah, Prime Minister Modi met Mahmoud Abbas during which the Palestinian President sought India&#39;s support for a multi-country mechanism to achieve a &quot;just and desired peace&quot; with Israel in accordance with the two-state solution.</p>

<p>They discussed the full range of India-Palestine ties following which the two sides signed six agreements worth around USD 50 million that includes setting up of a USD 30 million super speciality hospital in Beit Sahur.<br />
From the UAE, Modi will travel to Oman.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Modi, who is here on his second visit to the UAE, held wide-ranging talks with Mohammed Bin Zayed at the Royal Palace.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday as the two sides signed five agreements including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per cent stake in offshore oil concession. Modi, who arrived here from Jordan on the second leg of his three-nation tour, was received by Mohammed Bin Zayed and other members of the Royal family at the airport. The two leaders hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries. India and UAE sign five key agreements. https://t.co/Lhe5TsfNOr via NMApp pic.twitter.com/n9LF1UUQsQ — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 10, 2018 × The Prime Minister thanked the Crown Prince for the special gesture of receiving him at the airport and said his visit will have a positive impact on India-UAE ties. "We warmly welcome our state guest and valued friend, the Indian Prime Minister H.E.@narendramodi to the UAE. His visit reflects our longstanding historical ties and is testament to our friendly bilateral relationship," Mohammed Bin Zayed, also the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, tweeted. Prime Minister Modi, who is here on his second visit to the UAE, held wide-ranging talks with Mohammed Bin Zayed at the Royal Palace. Modi is the first foreign leader to be invited to the palace by the Crown Prince, who appreciated the role played by Indian workers in the development of UAE as a modern nation, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. Modi had first visited the UAE as prime minister in August, 2015. After their talks, the two sides signed five agreements related to energy sector, railways, manpower and financial services. An MOU between Indian Consortium (OVL, BPRL & IOCL) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was signed for the acquisition of a 10 per cent participating interest in the Abu Dhabi's offshore Lower Zakum Concession, a statement issued by the Indian embassy here said. The concession will be for 40 years from 2018 to 2057. Sixty per cent of the participating interest will be retained by ADNOC and remaining 30 per cent will be awarded to other international oil companies, the statement said. "This is the first Indian Investment in upstream oil sector of UAE, transforming the traditional buyer-seller relationship to a long-term investor relationship," it added. To cooperate in the field of manpower, India and the UAE signed an MoU that aims to institutionalise the collaborative administration of contractual employment of Indian workers in the Gulf country. Under the MoU, both the sides will work to integrate their labour related e-platforms for ending the existing malpractices, combat trafficking and organise collaborative programs for education and awareness of contractual workers. An MoU for technical cooperation in railways was also signed between the two sides. The MoU aims at cooperation in infrastructure sector especially railways. "The MoU will facilitate development of joint projects, knowledge sharing, joint research and technology transfer. The MoU envisages formation of a Joint Working Group for institutionalising the cooperation mechanism," the statement said. To deepen bilateral cooperation in the field of finance, an MoU between Bombay Stock Exchange and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange was also signed. It aims at enhancing cooperation between both the countries in financial services industry. The MoU would facilitate investment in financial markets by investors from both the countries. An MoU between Government of Jammu and Kashmir and DP World was also signed to establish multi-modal logistics park and hub in Jammu comprising warehouses and specialised storage solutions. Various buildings in Abu Dhabi were lit in the Indian tricolor as the city was decked up to welcome Prime Minister Modi, who also attended a state banquet hosted by the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince. The Prime Minister will visit Wahat Al Karama, the UAE martyr's war memorial here, tomorrow before travelling to Dubai where he will interact with the Indian community at an event at the Dubai Opera House and will witness the groundbreaking ceremony of the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony will be live-streamed to the Opera House. Prime Minister Modi will also deliver a keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai where India is a guest of honour this year. He will make inaugural address on the theme: 'Technology for development'. On the first led of his trip, Modi earlier in the day travelled to Ramallah, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to make an official visit to Palestine. In Ramallah, Prime Minister Modi met Mahmoud Abbas during which the Palestinian President sought India's support for a multi-country mechanism to achieve a "just and desired peace" with Israel in accordance with the two-state solution. They discussed the full range of India-Palestine ties following which the two sides signed six agreements worth around USD 50 million that includes setting up of a USD 30 million super speciality hospital in Beit Sahur. From the UAE, Modi will travel to Oman.

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; India, UAE sign 5 agreements

<p>Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, in a media briefing in Abu Dhabi, told reporters that Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a friend.</p>

<p>According to Gokhale, the prince also stated that Abu Dhabi is PM Modi&#39;s second home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Prince also noted that &quot;the contribution of Indians in building the UAE is what every citizen of Abu Dhabi appreciates&quot;.</p>

<p>Prince Al Nahyan also shared that the &quot;Indians with their hard work and trustworthiness have built this country. The Indian community can be trusted. Trust was the word used&quot;.</p>

<p>PM Modi was received by the Prince and the members of the royal family at the Abu Dhabi airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;The Prince of Abu Dhabi along with the members of the royal family were present at the airport to receive Prime Minister Modi. This is an exceptional honour, &quot; noted Gokhale.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India and the UAE have also signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)s in total.&nbsp;</p>


PM Modi was received by the Prince and the members of the royal family at the Abu Dhabi airport

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, in a media briefing in Abu Dhabi, told reporters that Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a friend. According to Gokhale, the prince also stated that Abu Dhabi is PM Modi's second home. The Prince also noted that "the contribution of Indians in building the UAE is what every citizen of Abu Dhabi appreciates". Prince Al Nahyan also shared that the "Indians with their hard work and trustworthiness have built this country. The Indian community can be trusted. Trust was the word used". PM Modi was received by the Prince and the members of the royal family at the Abu Dhabi airport. "The Prince of Abu Dhabi along with the members of the royal family were present at the airport to receive Prime Minister Modi. This is an exceptional honour, " noted Gokhale. India and the UAE have also signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)s in total.

'PM Modi is a friend,' says Abu Dhabi Prince Mohammed bin Zayed

<p>The UAE&nbsp;is all set to get its first Hindu temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his second visit to the UAE, will lay the foundation of a Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi had sought land for the purpose during his last to the country in the year 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The crown prince of UAE allotted 13.6 acres of land for the construction of the temple.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temple will be designed, constructed and managed by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temple will not just be a place to worship, its premises will also have a visitors&rsquo; centre, prayer halls, learning areas, sports area, thematic gardens, water features, food court and other facilities to celebrate various festivals.</p>

<p>&quot;It will be built at Abu Mureikhah, off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Highway, and will incorporate all aspects and features of a traditional Hindu temple as part of a fully functional, social, cultural and spiritual complex. The stones will be carved by temple artisans in India and assembled in the UAE,&quot; noted the official release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temple is likely to get completed by 2020.</p>

<p>PM Modi will reach UAE tomorrow from Palestine and will engage in bilateral engagements in Abu Dhabi followed by a banquet.&nbsp;</p>


The temple is likely to get completed by 2020.

The UAE is all set to get its first Hindu temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his second visit to the UAE, will lay the foundation of a Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. PM Modi had sought land for the purpose during his last to the country in the year 2015. The crown prince of UAE allotted 13.6 acres of land for the construction of the temple. The temple will be designed, constructed and managed by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The temple will not just be a place to worship, its premises will also have a visitors’ centre, prayer halls, learning areas, sports area, thematic gardens, water features, food court and other facilities to celebrate various festivals. "It will be built at Abu Mureikhah, off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Highway, and will incorporate all aspects and features of a traditional Hindu temple as part of a fully functional, social, cultural and spiritual complex. The stones will be carved by temple artisans in India and assembled in the UAE," noted the official release. The temple is likely to get completed by 2020. PM Modi will reach UAE tomorrow from Palestine and will engage in bilateral engagements in Abu Dhabi followed by a banquet.

Abu Dhabi to get a taste of PM Modi's 'temple diplomacy'

<p>Over a year after welcoming a baby girl, tennis champion Serena Williams made an announcement of coming back to the tennis court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 36-year-old is all set to make a comeback against French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>Williams will be defending her Australian Open title at the championship. &nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I am delighted to be returning to the court in Abu Dhabi for the first time since the birth of my daughter in September,&quot; noted 23-time grand slam champion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Mubadala World Tennis Championship has been organised for a decade now.</p>

<p>Williams and Ostapenko will be the first women to participate in its 10th edition. The event will take place between December 31 and January 2.</p>

<p>Serena Williams recently took to Twitter and voiced her concern&nbsp;over &#39;baby issues&#39;.</p>

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<p>Alexis Olympia&#39;s teething problems had the tennis star distraught while she asked fans and followers to give her tips to tackle her baby&#39;s discomfort.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nothing is working. It&#39;s breaking my heart. I almost need my mom to come and hold me to sleep cause I&#39;m so stressed. Help? Anyone??</p>
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The 36-year-old is all set to make a comeback against French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko

Over a year after welcoming a baby girl, tennis champion Serena Williams made an announcement of coming back to the tennis court. The 36-year-old is all set to make a comeback against French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. Williams will be defending her Australian Open title at the championship. "I am delighted to be returning to the court in Abu Dhabi for the first time since the birth of my daughter in September," noted 23-time grand slam champion. Mubadala World Tennis Championship has been organised for a decade now. Williams and Ostapenko will be the first women to participate in its 10th edition. The event will take place between December 31 and January 2. Serena Williams recently took to Twitter and voiced her concern over 'baby issues'. Teething- aka the devil - is so hard. Poor Alexis Olympia has been so uncomfortable. She cried so much (she never cries) I had to hold her until she fell asleep. I've tried amber beads... cold towels.... chew on mommies fingers.... homeopathic water (lol on that one) but...... pic.twitter.com/hCRMJ0RhUQ — Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 17, 2017 × Alexis Olympia's teething problems had the tennis star distraught while she asked fans and followers to give her tips to tackle her baby's discomfort. Nothing is working. It's breaking my heart. I almost need my mom to come and hold me to sleep cause I'm so stressed. Help? Anyone?? — Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 17, 2017 × (With inputs from Reuters)

Tennis champion Serena Williams to make a comeback in Abu Dhabi next week

<p>World number one Rafael Nadal has pulled out from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, the season-opening exhibition event in Abu Dhabi next week, due to lingering fitness concerns.</p>

<p>The latest newscasts some serious doubt as to whether the 31-year-old Spaniard will be ready to play some competitive tennis by the start of the year at the Brisbane international, reports News.com.au.</p>

<p>The Spaniard will be replaced by compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut for the six-man event.Last month, Nadal had announced the withdrawal from the ATP finals citing a knee injury after he was defeated by Belgium`s first-time qualifier David Goffin in the opening match.</p>

<p>The injury had also forced him out of Paris Masters in November.Nadal had won the French Open and the US Open this year while returning to the top of the rankings for the first time since June 2014.</p>


The Tennis player pulled out due to lingering fitness concerns

World number one Rafael Nadal has pulled out from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, the season-opening exhibition event in Abu Dhabi next week, due to lingering fitness concerns. The latest newscasts some serious doubt as to whether the 31-year-old Spaniard will be ready to play some competitive tennis by the start of the year at the Brisbane international, reports News.com.au. The Spaniard will be replaced by compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut for the six-man event.Last month, Nadal had announced the withdrawal from the ATP finals citing a knee injury after he was defeated by Belgium`s first-time qualifier David Goffin in the opening match. The injury had also forced him out of Paris Masters in November.Nadal had won the French Open and the US Open this year while returning to the top of the rankings for the first time since June 2014.

Rafal Nadal withdraws from Abu Dhabi season opener

<p>Yemen&#39;s Houthi group has fired a cruise missile towards a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, the group&#39;s television service reported on its website on Sunday, without providing any evidence.</p>

<p>There were no reports of any missiles reaching the UAE.</p>

<p>The Iran-aligned Houthis control much of northern Yemen and had said Abu Dhabi, a member of the Saudi-led coalition fighting against them since 2015, was a target for their missiles.</p>

<p>&quot;The missile force announces the launching of a winged cruise missile ... towards the al-Barakah nuclear reactor in Abu Dhabi,&quot; the website said. It gave no further details.</p>

<p>The Barakah project, which is being built by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), is expected to be completed and become operational in 2018, the UAE energy minister has said.</p>

<p>It is the second time this year the Houthis have said they have fired missiles towards the UAE. A few months ago they said they had &quot;successfully&quot; test fired a missile towards Abu Dhabi.</p>


The Houthi rebels' television service reported the news on its website on Sunday, without providing any evidence

Yemen's Houthi group has fired a cruise missile towards a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, the group's television service reported on its website on Sunday, without providing any evidence. There were no reports of any missiles reaching the UAE. The Iran-aligned Houthis control much of northern Yemen and had said Abu Dhabi, a member of the Saudi-led coalition fighting against them since 2015, was a target for their missiles. "The missile force announces the launching of a winged cruise missile ... towards the al-Barakah nuclear reactor in Abu Dhabi," the website said. It gave no further details. The Barakah project, which is being built by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), is expected to be completed and become operational in 2018, the UAE energy minister has said. It is the second time this year the Houthis have said they have fired missiles towards the UAE. A few months ago they said they had "successfully" test fired a missile towards Abu Dhabi.

Have fired missile toward Abu Dhabi nuclear reactor: Yemen's Houthi rebels

<p>The United Arab Emirates on Sunday denied a report that Yemen&#39;s Houthi group had fired a missile towards a nuclear plant in the UAE, state news agency WAM reported on its Twitter account.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/yemens-houthi-group-says-fires-missile-toward-abu-dhabi-nuclear-reactor-25754" target="_blank">Have fired missile toward Abu Dhabi nuclear reactor: Yemen&#39;s Houthi rebels</a></p>

<p>It quoted the UAE&#39;s emergency and crisis management department as saying the UAE possessed a missile defence system that could deal with any such threats and adding the al-Barakah nuclear plant was secure against all eventualities.</p>


The UAE said it possessed a missile defence system that could deal with any such threats

The United Arab Emirates on Sunday denied a report that Yemen's Houthi group had fired a missile towards a nuclear plant in the UAE, state news agency WAM reported on its Twitter account. Have fired missile toward Abu Dhabi nuclear reactor: Yemen's Houthi rebels It quoted the UAE's emergency and crisis management department as saying the UAE possessed a missile defence system that could deal with any such threats and adding the al-Barakah nuclear plant was secure against all eventualities.

UAE denies Yemen's Houthis fired missile at Abu Dhabi nuclear reactor

<p>Four times world champion Lewis Hamilton ended the final practice session of the Formula One season with an Abu Dhabi track record and a Mercedes one-two at the top of the timesheets on Saturday.</p>

<p>The Briton, who clinched the title in Mexico last month, lapped in one minute 37.627 seconds with Finnish team-mate Valtteri Bottas second and 0.273 slower.</p>

<p>Hamilton, who won at Yas Marina from pole position last year, had set the previous track record of 1:37.877 in Friday practice.</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/formula-one-bottas-shines-on-troubled-day-for-mercedes-and-hamilton-24013">Bottas shines on a troubled day for a Mercedes and Hamilton</a></p>

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<p>Ferrari&#39;s Kimi Raikkonen was third fastest, ahead of team-mate and four times champion Sebastian Vettel but half a second behind Hamilton.</p>

<p>The conditions will be different for the later qualifying and Sunday`s floodlit dusk-to-dark race, however.</p>

<p>Vettel is second in the championship, 22 points clear of Bottas and set to become the first non-Mercedes driver in four years to finish the season in the top two.</p>

<p>Hamilton, who can take his 12th pole of the season later on Saturday, is aiming to round out the year with a 10th victory.</p>

<p>The Red Bull pairing of Australian Daniel Ricciardo and Dutch 20-year-old Max Verstappen were fifth and sixth with McLaren`s Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne seventh and eighth.</p>

<p>The virtual safety car was activated midway through the session when a large white umbrella blew onto the track and had to be retrieved by a marshal.&nbsp;</p>


Hamilton, who won at Yas Marina from pole position last year, had set the previous track record of 1:37.877 in Friday practice

Four times world champion Lewis Hamilton ended the final practice session of the Formula One season with an Abu Dhabi track record and a Mercedes one-two at the top of the timesheets on Saturday. The Briton, who clinched the title in Mexico last month, lapped in one minute 37.627 seconds with Finnish team-mate Valtteri Bottas second and 0.273 slower. Hamilton, who won at Yas Marina from pole position last year, had set the previous track record of 1:37.877 in Friday practice. Also read: Bottas shines on a troubled day for a Mercedes and Hamilton Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was third fastest, ahead of team-mate and four times champion Sebastian Vettel but half a second behind Hamilton. The conditions will be different for the later qualifying and Sunday`s floodlit dusk-to-dark race, however. Vettel is second in the championship, 22 points clear of Bottas and set to become the first non-Mercedes driver in four years to finish the season in the top two. Hamilton, who can take his 12th pole of the season later on Saturday, is aiming to round out the year with a 10th victory. The Red Bull pairing of Australian Daniel Ricciardo and Dutch 20-year-old Max Verstappen were fifth and sixth with McLaren`s Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne seventh and eighth. The virtual safety car was activated midway through the session when a large white umbrella blew onto the track and had to be retrieved by a marshal.

Formula One: Hamilton ends the final practice of the season

<p style="text-align: justify;">French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the new Abu Dhabi Louvre museum on Wednesday, the 8th of November as the UAE capital positions itself as a cultural hub for tourism with a display of hundreds of works that it hopes will draw visitors from around the world.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Macron is on a two-day visit that will see him hold talks on the geopolitical situation with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, before ending his trip in Dubai to attend an economic forum.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Surrounded by water from three sides, the museum houses 600 artworks it has acquired, alongside 300 works on loan from 13 leading French institutions, in its 23 permanent galleries. The artists range from Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh to Pablo Picasso and Cy Twombly.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Macron, along with his wife Brigitte Macron were among the guests of honour at the opening, along with other heads of state.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Abu Dhabi museum was set up under a 2007 inter-governmental agreement between Paris and Abu Dhabi. Originally slated to open in 2012, it was delayed by the global financial crisis and then by low oil prices, which led the United Arab Emirates to rein in spending.</p>


French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the new Abu Dhabi Louvre museum on Wednesday

French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the new Abu Dhabi Louvre museum on Wednesday, the 8th of November as the UAE capital positions itself as a cultural hub for tourism with a display of hundreds of works that it hopes will draw visitors from around the world. Macron is on a two-day visit that will see him hold talks on the geopolitical situation with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, before ending his trip in Dubai to attend an economic forum. Surrounded by water from three sides, the museum houses 600 artworks it has acquired, alongside 300 works on loan from 13 leading French institutions, in its 23 permanent galleries. The artists range from Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh to Pablo Picasso and Cy Twombly. Macron, along with his wife Brigitte Macron were among the guests of honour at the opening, along with other heads of state. The Abu Dhabi museum was set up under a 2007 inter-governmental agreement between Paris and Abu Dhabi. Originally slated to open in 2012, it was delayed by the global financial crisis and then by low oil prices, which led the United Arab Emirates to rein in spending.

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