Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met with Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Finance in the Government of Ireland, at the UAE Ministry of Finance’s office in Dubai.
During the meeting, they discussed areas of cooperation between the ministries of finance of the UAE and Ireland.
They also explored ways of collaborating on financial matters that serve mutual interests, enhancing the business environment and tax transparency, and expanding cooperation beyond traditional sectors, focusing on the new economy, including artificial intelligence, financial technology, and entrepreneurship.
Al Hussaini thanked McGrath and the Government of Ireland for their active participation in the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), including the participation of Jennifer Caroll MacNeill TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance of Ireland, in the finance ministers high-level round table on ‘Scaling Up Climate Finance’, hosted by the UAE Ministry of Finance during Finance Day.
The UAE's Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court) on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery and money laundering.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured the winners of the 'Erth Dubai Awards', recognising their contributions to preserving the emirate’s cultural and social heritage.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, to discuss regional developments and bilateral ties.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a nationwide programme of events to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, in collaboration with government and private sector partners.
The UAE’s transport and supply chain system continues to operate efficiently, affirmed Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, adding that it reflects the country's "high level of resilience in addressing regional challenges".
Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minster of State, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to working with regional and international partners to end the conflict in Gaza and advance a path towards a two-state solution.