<p>The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the ruler of Abu Dhabi, is one of the wealthiest royals in the world. MBZ's wealth is a mix of royal inheritance, oil revenues and private holdings. Meanwhile, his family also holds substantial personal assets. His personal fortune is around $30 billion. His investments include: banking, energy, real estate, and international investment. He is among the largest private landowners in the UAE.</p><p><br>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Al Nahyan dynasty is described by Bloomberg as the world’s wealthiest royal family, with collective assets exceeding $300 billion, and MBZ, as the family head, stands at the centre of this vast fortune.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>MBZ has worked a lot to improve Abu Dhabi’s economy. He has initiated Masdar City - a renewable energy hub. He has also substantially invested in artificial intelligence.</p><p>He has also strengthened Abu Dhabi’s global economic presence through ventures such as Emirates Global Aluminium and strategic partnerships with international corporations. Yermak's removal deals a serious blow to Zelensky, who is facing a mounting Russian offensive in the east just as the United States, a crucial ally, tabled a surprise plan to end the war that heavily favoured Moscow.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-announces-40-billion-defence-budget-to-counter-china-s-invasion-and-to-refuse-to-submit-to-being-china-s-taiwan-1764156268611">Taiwan announces $40 billion defence budget to counter China’s invasion and to ‘refuse to submit to being China’s Taiwan’</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The resignation came just a week after Zelensky named Yermak, 54, as Ukraine's top negotiator in high-stakes talks to refine the US plan. That was a vote of confidence amid growing pressure from opposition figures to remove his divisive chief of staff.</p>

The Al Nahyan dynasty is described by Bloomberg as the world’s wealthiest royal family, with collective assets exceeding $300 billion, and MBZ, as the family head, stands at the centre of this vast fortune.



The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the ruler of Abu Dhabi, is one of the wealthiest royals in the world. MBZ's wealth is a mix of royal inheritance, oil revenues and private holdings. Meanwhile, his family also holds substantial personal assets. His personal fortune is around $30 billion. His investments include: banking, energy, real estate, and international investment. He is among the largest private landowners in the UAE. Also read: ‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless The Al Nahyan dynasty is described by Bloomberg as the world’s wealthiest royal family, with collective assets exceeding $300 billion, and MBZ, as the family head, stands at the centre of this vast fortune. Also read: ‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air MBZ has worked a lot to improve Abu Dhabi’s economy. He has initiated Masdar City - a renewable energy hub. He has also substantially invested in artificial intelligence. He has also strengthened Abu Dhabi’s global economic presence through ventures such as Emirates Global Aluminium and strategic partnerships with international corporations. Yermak's removal deals a serious blow to Zelensky, who is facing a mounting Russian offensive in the east just as the United States, a crucial ally, tabled a surprise plan to end the war that heavily favoured Moscow. Also read: Taiwan announces $40 billion defence budget to counter China’s invasion and to ‘refuse to submit to being China’s Taiwan’ The resignation came just a week after Zelensky named Yermak, 54, as Ukraine's top negotiator in high-stakes talks to refine the US plan. That was a vote of confidence amid growing pressure from opposition figures to remove his divisive chief of staff.

<p>The Al Nahyan dynasty is described by Bloomberg as the world’s wealthiest royal family, with collective assets exceeding $300 billion, and MBZ, as the family head, stands at the centre of this vast fortune.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

World's wealthiest royal? UAE president's net worth in 2025 might shock you

The President of United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed his eldest son, Khalid, as the crown prince of Abu Dhabi. This was announced by the state news agency.

UAE ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announces heir, his brothers get top positions

<p>Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, considered the de-facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates, was elected as the new president of the oil-rich nation on Saturday after his half-brother and former ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin al-Nahyan passed away yesterday (May 13) at the age of 73.</p>

<p>The new president will hold the office for a five-year term before being eligible for re-election.</p>

<p>The 61-year-old strongman was elected by the Federal Supreme Council, state news agency WAM said, becoming the third ruler of the oil-rich country founded by his father, Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, in 1971.</p>

<p>Sheikh Mohammed had been calling the shots ever since Sheikh Khalifa’s health deteriorated following a stroke in 2014.</p>

<p>Under Sheikh Mohammed, The UAE has put a man in space, sent a probe to Mars and opened its first nuclear reactor, while using its oil-funded clout to develop a more assertive foreign policy.</p>

<p>Here are some interesting facts about Sheikh Mohammed.</p>

<p><strong>Early days</strong></p>

<p>Sheikh Mohamed was born on March 11, 1961, in Al Ain. He is the third son of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the nation and the first president of the UAE.</p>

<p><strong>Military experience</strong></p>

<p>At the age of 18, he joined the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he is said to have undergone training in armour, helicopter flying, tactical flying and paratroops, according to Khaleej Times newspaper.</p>

<p>After graduating in April 1979, he returned home to the UAE to join the Officers’ Training Course in Sharjah.</p>

<p>He has held a number of roles in the UAE military, from that of officer in the Amiri Guard (the UAE’s elite security force) and pilot in the UAE Air Force, to the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.</p>

<p>According to the local media, Mohamed, who is fondly called ‘MBZ’ is credited with develop the UAE Armed Forces in terms of strategic planning, training, organisational structure and promoting defence capabilities.</p>

<p><strong>Hawkish foreign policy</strong></p>

<p>Closely allied with Saudi Arabia and United States, UAE, under Sheik Mohamed, has emerged as a leader of a reshaped Middle East since the retreat of traditional powers and the reduced involvement of US and forging ties with Israel and joining a war against Iran-backed militants in Yemen.</p>

<p>He has also bolstered the military might of the UAE which, coupled with its oil wealth and business hub status, extended Emirati influence in the region and beyond.</p>

<p>He was also named as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2019 by TIME&nbsp;magazine.</p>

<p><strong>Views on the Russia-Ukraine war</strong></p>

<p>According to the Wall Street Journal, after Russia invaded Ukraine, Sheikh Mohamed reportedly refused to take phone calls of US President Joe Biden when the latter was trying to build international support for Ukraine and encourage greater oil production to contain a surge in oil prices.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, considered the de-facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates, was elected as the new president of the oil-rich nation on Saturday after his half-brother and former ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin al-Nahyan passed away yesterday (May 13) at the age of 73.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, considered the de-facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates, was elected as the new president of the oil-rich nation on Saturday after his half-brother and former ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin al-Nahyan passed away yesterday (May 13) at the age of 73. The new president will hold the office for a five-year term before being eligible for re-election. The 61-year-old strongman was elected by the Federal Supreme Council, state news agency WAM said, becoming the third ruler of the oil-rich country founded by his father, Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, in 1971. Sheikh Mohammed had been calling the shots ever since Sheikh Khalifa’s health deteriorated following a stroke in 2014. Under Sheikh Mohammed, The UAE has put a man in space, sent a probe to Mars and opened its first nuclear reactor, while using its oil-funded clout to develop a more assertive foreign policy. Here are some interesting facts about Sheikh Mohammed. Early days Sheikh Mohamed was born on March 11, 1961, in Al Ain. He is the third son of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the nation and the first president of the UAE. Military experience At the age of 18, he joined the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he is said to have undergone training in armour, helicopter flying, tactical flying and paratroops, according to Khaleej Times newspaper. After graduating in April 1979, he returned home to the UAE to join the Officers’ Training Course in Sharjah. He has held a number of roles in the UAE military, from that of officer in the Amiri Guard (the UAE’s elite security force) and pilot in the UAE Air Force, to the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. According to the local media, Mohamed, who is fondly called ‘MBZ’ is credited with develop the UAE Armed Forces in terms of strategic planning, training, organisational structure and promoting defence capabilities. Hawkish foreign policy Closely allied with Saudi Arabia and United States, UAE, under Sheik Mohamed, has emerged as a leader of a reshaped Middle East since the retreat of traditional powers and the reduced involvement of US and forging ties with Israel and joining a war against Iran-backed militants in Yemen. He has also bolstered the military might of the UAE which, coupled with its oil wealth and business hub status, extended Emirati influence in the region and beyond. He was also named as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2019 by TIME magazine. Views on the Russia-Ukraine war According to the Wall Street Journal, after Russia invaded Ukraine, Sheikh Mohamed reportedly refused to take phone calls of US President Joe Biden when the latter was trying to build international support for Ukraine and encourage greater oil production to contain a surge in oil prices. (With inputs from agencies)

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president. Here’s all you need to know about the leader

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/united-arab-emirates-military-drawdown-raises-stakes-in-south-yemen-240889#attacks-on%C2%A0yemeni-forces-240880">United Arab Emirates</a> has issued an operating licence for the Arab world's first nuclear power plant, a senior official at the nuclear regulator said on Monday, paving the way for it to start production later this year.</p>

<p>The multi-billion-dollar Barakah nuclear power plant in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-nuclear-programme-edges-toward-2018-launch-19266">Abu Dhabi</a>, which is being built by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), was originally due to open in 2017, but the start-up of its first reactor has been delayed several times.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-nuclear-programme-edges-toward-2018-launch-19266">UAE nuclear programme edges toward launch</a></strong></p>

<p>The&nbsp;UAE, a key <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-nuclear-programme-edges-toward-2018-launch-19266">OPEC</a> oil producer, wants to diversify its energy mix, adding nuclear power to meet the rising demand for electricity and to help free up more crude for export. The country wants nuclear energy to provide 6 per cent&nbsp;of its total energy needs by 2050.</p>

<p>The licence granted to the plant's operator Nawah Energy Company will be for 60 years, Hamad al-Kaabi, deputy chairman of Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) told a news conference.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-denies-yemens-houthis-fired-missile-at-abu-dhabi-nuclear-reactor-25768">UAE denies Yemen's Houthis fired missile at Abu Dhabi nuclear reactor</a></strong></p>

<p>Nawah can now start preparing for commercial operations as trials will last for a few months, Kaabi said.</p>

<p>When completed Barakah will have four reactors with a total capacity of 5,600 megawatts (MW), and all with the same capacity. The&nbsp;UAE&nbsp;has not disclosed the total final investment in the project.</p>

<p>Abu Dhabi Crown Prince <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-welcomes-abu-dhabi-prince-sheikh-mohamed-bin-zayed-drives-him-to-pm-house-188542">Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed</a> wrote on his official Twitter account:</p>

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<p>Christer Viktorsson, director-general of FANR, told Reuters that the license would allow Nawah to start loading the nuclear fuel into the reactor which would take between 2-3 weeks.</p>

<p>After that, the operator would need to perform tests and can start initial power production by May or June of this year. Reaching the first reactor's full production capacity would take between 8-12 months if all the tests went well, he added.</p>

<p>Kaabi said that construction of the second reactor was "95 per cent&nbsp;finished" and that FANR has started looking into an operating license for it.</p>

<p>Last month, state news agency WAM reported that an operational readiness assessment performed by the Atlanta Center of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) concluded that the first of the four planned reactors was fit for its start-up phase.</p>


The United Arab Emirates has issued an operating licence for the Arab world's first nuclear power plant, a senior official at the nuclear regulator said on Monday, paving the way for it to start production later this year.

The United Arab Emirates has issued an operating licence for the Arab world's first nuclear power plant, a senior official at the nuclear regulator said on Monday, paving the way for it to start production later this year. The multi-billion-dollar Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, which is being built by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), was originally due to open in 2017, but the start-up of its first reactor has been delayed several times. Also read: UAE nuclear programme edges toward launch The UAE, a key OPEC oil producer, wants to diversify its energy mix, adding nuclear power to meet the rising demand for electricity and to help free up more crude for export. The country wants nuclear energy to provide 6 per cent of its total energy needs by 2050. The licence granted to the plant's operator Nawah Energy Company will be for 60 years, Hamad al-Kaabi, deputy chairman of Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) told a news conference. Also read: UAE denies Yemen's Houthis fired missile at Abu Dhabi nuclear reactor Nawah can now start preparing for commercial operations as trials will last for a few months, Kaabi said. When completed Barakah will have four reactors with a total capacity of 5,600 megawatts (MW), and all with the same capacity. The UAE has not disclosed the total final investment in the project. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed wrote on his official Twitter account: Today marks a new chapter in our journey for the development of peaceful nuclear energy with the issuing of the operating license for the first Barakah plant. As we prepare for the next 50 years to safeguard our needs, our biggest strength is national talent. — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) February 17, 2020 × Christer Viktorsson, director-general of FANR, told Reuters that the license would allow Nawah to start loading the nuclear fuel into the reactor which would take between 2-3 weeks. After that, the operator would need to perform tests and can start initial power production by May or June of this year. Reaching the first reactor's full production capacity would take between 8-12 months if all the tests went well, he added. Kaabi said that construction of the second reactor was "95 per cent finished" and that FANR has started looking into an operating license for it. Last month, state news agency WAM reported that an operational readiness assessment performed by the Atlanta Center of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) concluded that the first of the four planned reactors was fit for its start-up phase.

United Arab Emirates issues operating licence for Arab world's first nuclear plant

<p>Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has accused Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan of begging for financial support from multiple countries across the globe.</p>

<p>Shah, while addressing a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rally in Matli on Sunday, had said, "Imran Khan is going from country to country to beg [for financial aid]" Samaa TV reported.</p>

<p>Continuing his tirade against Khan, Shah opined that those without any experience in politics were given a seat in the government.</p>

<p>On January 5, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had finalised a bail-out package worth around $6.2 billion to assist Pakistan in tackling its balance-of-payments crisis.</p>

<p>Dawn reported that the bail-out package will be announced by the Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of UAE during his two-day visit to Pakistan starting January 6.</p>

<p>The package involves $3.2 billion worth of oil supplies on deferred payment, in addition to a cash deposit worth three billion US dollars.</p>

<p>Quoting a source, Dawn stated that the bailout package, finalised on January 3, was almost of the same size as that granted by Saudi Arabia in October last year.</p>

<p>The source said that the bail-out package would further help Pakistan to save around $7.9 billion on oil and gas imports, accounting for more than 60 per cent of annual oil import bill of about $12 to 13 billion, from the UAE and Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p>Pakistan is also negotiating with the Government of Qatar in order to seek a reduction in the prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG).</p>


Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has accused Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan of begging for financial support from multiple countries across the globe. Shah, while addressing a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rally in Matli on Sunday, had said, "Imran Khan is going from country to country to beg [for financial aid]" Samaa TV reported.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has accused Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan of begging for financial support from multiple countries across the globe. Shah, while addressing a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rally in Matli on Sunday, had said, "Imran Khan is going from country to country to beg [for financial aid]" Samaa TV reported. Continuing his tirade against Khan, Shah opined that those without any experience in politics were given a seat in the government. On January 5, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had finalised a bail-out package worth around $6.2 billion to assist Pakistan in tackling its balance-of-payments crisis. Dawn reported that the bail-out package will be announced by the Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of UAE during his two-day visit to Pakistan starting January 6. The package involves $3.2 billion worth of oil supplies on deferred payment, in addition to a cash deposit worth three billion US dollars. Quoting a source, Dawn stated that the bailout package, finalised on January 3, was almost of the same size as that granted by Saudi Arabia in October last year. The source said that the bail-out package would further help Pakistan to save around $7.9 billion on oil and gas imports, accounting for more than 60 per cent of annual oil import bill of about $12 to 13 billion, from the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan is also negotiating with the Government of Qatar in order to seek a reduction in the prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Pakistan PM Imran Khan begging for funds worldwide: Sindh CM

<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 style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsSQhFsHEZs/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">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></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>The UAE crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Pakistan for an official visit. The visit comes after the two parties finalised the terms and conditions for a &nbsp;6.2 billion dollar aid package to Islamabad.</p>

<p>The UAE government's financial assistance comes as Pakistan is negotiating an 8 billion dollar bailout package from the international monetary fund to overcome a severe crisis that threatens to cripple the country's economy.</p>

<p>The package expected to be announced by the crown prince, involves 3.2 billion dollar worth of oil supplies on deferred payment, besides a 3 billion US&nbsp;dollar cash deposit.</p>

<p>The financial assistance from UAE is same to the support Pakistan received from Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p>Pakistan would get a total saving of about 7.9 billion dollars on oil and gas imports from the two friendly neighbours.&nbsp;This includes about &amp; 3.2 billion each of oil supplies on deferred payments from the UAE and Saudi Arabia and about $ 1.5 billion trade finance from the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).&nbsp;</p>


The UAE crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Pakistan for an official visit. The visit comes after the two parties finalised the terms and conditions for a 6.

The UAE crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Pakistan for an official visit. The visit comes after the two parties finalised the terms and conditions for a 6.2 billion dollar aid package to Islamabad. The UAE government's financial assistance comes as Pakistan is negotiating an 8 billion dollar bailout package from the international monetary fund to overcome a severe crisis that threatens to cripple the country's economy. The package expected to be announced by the crown prince, involves 3.2 billion dollar worth of oil supplies on deferred payment, besides a 3 billion US dollar cash deposit. The financial assistance from UAE is same to the support Pakistan received from Saudi Arabia. Pakistan would get a total saving of about 7.9 billion dollars on oil and gas imports from the two friendly neighbours. This includes about & 3.2 billion each of oil supplies on deferred payments from the UAE and Saudi Arabia and about $ 1.5 billion trade finance from the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).

UAE crown prince arrives in Pakistan, likely to announce $6.2 billion aid

<p>Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Saudi Arabia on October 23, his second to the cash-rich kingdom in just over a month, a media report said Thursday as Pakistan tried to keep its economy afloat.</p>

<p>Quoted unnamed sources, Geo News reported that Khan will visit Saudi Arabia for a day before his maiden visit to China from November 3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is expected to hold talks on economic cooperation with Saudi officials during his visit, it said.</p>

<p>Khan, who assumed office in August, last toured Saudi Arabia on September 18 and met King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.</p>

<p>After that, he visited the United Arab Emirates for talks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>The report also said that a top-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates will visit Pakistan soon to discuss expanding economic cooperation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news about the possibility of Prime Minister Khan visiting Saudi Arabia for a second time came after he told senior editors on Wednesday that Pakistan may not have to approach the IMF for loans as it has received "positive" responses from some "friendly countries".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan said his government was in touch with some "friendly countries" and has sought cooperation to address the mounting balance of payments deficit and dwindling foreign currency reserves.</p>

<p>Though he did not name any countries, Pakistani media has reported that the government was consulting allies like China and Saudi Arabia for financial help.</p>

<p>"Their response is positive. I am quite hopeful that we will not have to approach the International Monetary Fund for our economic needs," he was quoted as saying by The News.</p>

<p>Islamabad formally approached the IMF last week for a bailout to tide over the economic crisis.</p>

<p>But some tough talking by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and the US on Pakistan's bailout plan, demanding absolute transparency on the country's debts, including those owned by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, has upset Islamabad.</p>

<p>Pakistan Finance Minister Asad Umar has said the government don't want to fully rely on the IMF and would do anything to bring improvement in the economy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said the loan programme with the IMF is almost final, but the government will have to see that the IMF does not place any "undoable conditions" for Pakistan in return.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Saudi Arabia on October 23, his second to the cash-rich kingdom in just over a month, a media report said Thursday as Pakistan tried to keep its economy afloat.

Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Saudi Arabia on October 23, his second to the cash-rich kingdom in just over a month, a media report said Thursday as Pakistan tried to keep its economy afloat. Quoted unnamed sources, Geo News reported that Khan will visit Saudi Arabia for a day before his maiden visit to China from November 3. He is expected to hold talks on economic cooperation with Saudi officials during his visit, it said. Khan, who assumed office in August, last toured Saudi Arabia on September 18 and met King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. After that, he visited the United Arab Emirates for talks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. The report also said that a top-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates will visit Pakistan soon to discuss expanding economic cooperation. The news about the possibility of Prime Minister Khan visiting Saudi Arabia for a second time came after he told senior editors on Wednesday that Pakistan may not have to approach the IMF for loans as it has received "positive" responses from some "friendly countries". Khan said his government was in touch with some "friendly countries" and has sought cooperation to address the mounting balance of payments deficit and dwindling foreign currency reserves. Though he did not name any countries, Pakistani media has reported that the government was consulting allies like China and Saudi Arabia for financial help. "Their response is positive. I am quite hopeful that we will not have to approach the International Monetary Fund for our economic needs," he was quoted as saying by The News. Islamabad formally approached the IMF last week for a bailout to tide over the economic crisis. But some tough talking by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and the US on Pakistan's bailout plan, demanding absolute transparency on the country's debts, including those owned by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, has upset Islamabad. Pakistan Finance Minister Asad Umar has said the government don't want to fully rely on the IMF and would do anything to bring improvement in the economy. He said the loan programme with the IMF is almost final, but the government will have to see that the IMF does not place any "undoable conditions" for Pakistan in return.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to visit Saudi for second time: Report