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Qatar Tribune
07-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar attends Global Ireland Summit 2025
QNA Dublin Qatar participated in the Global Ireland Summit 2025, held on Tuesday in Dublin, organised by Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Ambassador of Qatar (non-resident) to Ireland HE Sheikh Abullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani represented Qatar at the summit. The ambassador noted that Qatar's participation in this summit reflects its commitment to active engagement in international initiatives and forums, which contributes to knowledge exchange, enhancement of development partnerships, and the realization of Qatar's vision for a diverse and sustainable economy. During meetings held on the sidelines of the summit with senior officials from Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, including Political Director Gerard Keown and Head of the Middle East Unit Sean O'Regan, the ambassador emphasised the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation between Qatar and the Republic of Ireland. He highlighted key areas such as technology, artificial intelligence, medicine, and sustainable development, underscoring the strong foundations of the relationship between the two countries and the need to broaden its scope to serve mutual interests. The ambassador reaffirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to supporting international efforts to enhance security and stability and strengthening cooperation with global partners, reflecting the State's dedication to multilateral diplomacy.
Emirates 24/7
24-04-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
United Arab Emirates, Ireland hold first round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi to mark 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Ireland convened the inaugural round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi. The session was co-chaired by Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, and Gerard Keown, Director General and Political Director at Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs. The consultations mark a significant milestone in the UAE-Ireland bilateral relationship, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries. Both sides highlighted developments achieved across diverse sectors and reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening ties. Nusseibeh noted the forward-looking partnership built on shared values and expansion in cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest from water, food and energy security, to Artificial Intelligence and space research to cooperation in the multilateral arena. Discussions in the consultations addressed how to accelerate cooperation across a range of vital sectors, particularly trade and investment. The continuous growth in bilateral non-oil trade, which has increased by 9% in 2023, will be compounded by the positive decision to launch the negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the European Union (EU). The two sides also discussed viewpoints on key regional and international developments, with particular focus on the Middle East Peace Process, European security, and developments in the Horn of Africa with a focus on promoting de-escalation and diplomacy across these conflicts. Both sides expressed their appreciation for the open and constructive discussions and agreed to continue holding consultations on a regular basis as part of ongoing efforts to advance shared objectives and deepen political engagement. Attendees on the UAE side included: Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister for Advanced Sciences and Technology, Mohammed Homoud Alshamsi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, Shaima Gargash, Director of Energy and Sustainability Department, and Hind AlShraim, Deputy Director of European Affairs Department. Attendees from the Irish side included: Alison Milton, Irish Ambassador to the UAE, and Sean O'Regan, Director of Gulf and Middle East Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs in the Republic of Ireland. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Al Etihad
23-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE, Ireland hold first round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi to mark 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations
23 Apr 2025 23:21 ABU DHABI (WAM) -- The UAE and the Republic of Ireland convened the inaugural round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi. The session was co-chaired by Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, UAE Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, and Gerard Keown, Director General and Political Director at Ireland's Department of Foreign consultations mark a significant milestone in the UAE-Ireland bilateral relationship, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries. Both sides highlighted developments achieved across diverse sectors, and reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening noted the forward-looking partnership built on shared values, and expansion in cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest, including water, food and energy security, Artificial Intelligence, space research, and cooperation in the multilateral in the consultations addressed how to accelerate cooperation across a range of vital sectors, particularly trade and investment. The continuous growth in bilateral non-oil trade, which has increased by 9% in 2023, will be compounded by the positive decision to launch the negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the European Union (EU).The two sides also discussed viewpoints on key regional and international developments, with particular focus on the Middle East Peace Process, European security, and developments in the Horn of Africa with a focus on promoting de-escalation and diplomacy across these conflicts. Both sides expressed their appreciation for the open and constructive discussions, and agreed to continue holding consultations on a regular basis as part of ongoing efforts to advance shared objectives and deepen political engagement. Attendees on the UAE side included Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister for Advanced Sciences and Technology; Mohammed Homoud Alshamsi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland; Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister for Political Affairs; Shaima Gargash, Director of Energy and Sustainability Department; and Hind AlShraim, Deputy Director of European Affairs Department. Attendees from the Irish side included Alison Milton, Irish Ambassador to the UAE, and Sean O'Regan, Director of Gulf and Middle East Unit at the Department of Foreign Affairs in the Republic of Ireland.
