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Dubai Eye
11-07-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE backs Ukraine's rebuilding efforts with new partnerships
The UAE has reaffirmed its strong commitment to Ukraine's recovery efforts at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference, held this week in Rome. Leading the Emirati delegation was Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, who highlighted the UAE's continued engagement in Ukraine and emphasised the importance of global platforms like the URC in coordinating long-term support. The UAE also welcomed Poland as the next host for URC 2026, emphasizing the importance of continuity in international cooperation. During the event, the UAE signed new humanitarian initiatives with the Olena Zelenska Foundation, aimed at supporting children affected by the conflict through education, psychosocial care and safe spaces. A trilateral agreement between the UAE, Italy and Ukraine was also announced, focusing on digital transformation, vocational training and empowering women-led businesses. In addition, the UAE and Italy pledged joint support for youth in Ukraine and agreed to co-finance development projects in Africa, including climate-smart coffee production in Ethiopia and sustainable farming in Côte d'Ivoire. On the business front, UAE-based Khazna Data Centres signed a major deal with Italian energy firm Eni to build a 500-megawatt AI data centre campus in Lombardy, powered by low-carbon energy. Al Hashimy also held high-level talks with Italian officials to strengthen investment ties and reaffirm the strong UAE–Italy partnership. Since the beginning of the conflict in 2022, the UAE has played a vital humanitarian role in Ukraine—delivering aid, building housing for orphans, and facilitating over 15 prisoner exchanges. The UAE also remains the only country to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Ukraine since the conflict began.
Al Etihad
11-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE strengthens strategic partnerships, signs key arrangements at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome
11 July 2025 18:15 ROME (WAM)The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its enduring commitment to Ukraine's recovery and to strategic international cooperation at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in UAE delegation was led by Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International by the Governments of Italy and Ukraine, this year's conference provided a vital platform to align global efforts in support of Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction, and long-term resilience. The UAE also welcomed Poland as the host of URC 2026, underscoring the importance of continuity in this collective her address, Al Hashimy stated, 'The UAE joined last year's conference in Berlin with a strong sense of purpose, and we view this annual platform as a valuable space for continuity, cooperation, and support for global recovery efforts.'On the sidelines of the conference, Al Hashimy met First Lady Olena Zelenska, where the UAE signed a new set of collaborative programmes with the Olena Zelenska Foundation. These initiatives will enhance psychosocial services, expand access to education, and create safe spaces for children affected by the conflict—underscoring the UAE's people-first approach to humanitarian UAE also concluded a trilateral declaration with Italy and Ukraine aimed at strengthening Ukraine's institutional capacities and fostering women-led small businesses. Developed in coordination with Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli, the declaration establishes joint technical cooperation in digital transformation, vocational training, and governance, while ensuring that women's economic empowerment remains a cross-cutting the UAE and Italy signed a declaration to widen support for children, adolescents, and young adults in Ukraine. The initiative focuses on educational and psychosocial assistance and the renovation of protective shelters, delivered in partnership with the Olena Zelenska Foundation and other humanitarian their broader development agenda, the UAE and Italy also agreed to co-finance flagship projects across Africa under the Mattei Plan and the Rome Process. Planned activities include climate-smart enhancements to Ethiopia's coffee sector and a climate-resilient farming programme in Côte d'Ivoire's Zanzan district, in collaboration with the African Development Bank and the UAE witnessed the signing of a major private sector agreement between UAE-based Khazna Data Centers and Italian energy giant Eni, for the development of a 500 MW AI Data Center Campus in Lombardy. The facility will be powered by low-carbon 'Blue Power' and forms part of a broader strategic partnership announced during the UAE–Italy state visit earlier this Hashimy held additional bilateral meetings with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, reaffirming the strength of UAE–Italy relations and exchanging views on regional developments and multilateral also met Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, to explore deeper investment ties and new avenues for private-sector URC 2025, the UAE underscored its longstanding engagement in Ukraine, including the delivery of critical humanitarian aid, the establishment of 20 homes for orphaned children, and the mediation of more than 15 prisoner-exchange operations that have reunited over 4,181 individuals with their UAE's belief in Ukraine's long-term resilience is also reflected in its economic commitment—as the only country to have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Ukraine since the conflict began in February Hashimy concluded her remarks by saying, 'To us, recovery is not simply about rebuilding—but about supporting the conditions for long-term stability. That includes restoring trust, dignity, and local agency.'The UAE remains committed to working alongside Ukraine, Italy, and the wider international community to ensure that recovery efforts are inclusive, sustainable, and grounded in shared humanity.
TAG 91.1
11-07-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
UAE backs Ukraine's rebuilding efforts with new partnerships
The UAE has reaffirmed its strong commitment to Ukraine's recovery efforts at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference, held this week in Rome. Leading the Emirati delegation was Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, who highlighted the UAE's continued engagement in Ukraine and emphasised the importance of global platforms like the URC in coordinating long-term support. The UAE also welcomed Poland as the next host for URC 2026, emphasizing the importance of continuity in international cooperation. During the event, the UAE signed new humanitarian initiatives with the Olena Zelenska Foundation, aimed at supporting children affected by the conflict through education, psychosocial care and safe spaces. A trilateral agreement between the UAE, Italy and Ukraine was also announced, focusing on digital transformation, vocational training and empowering women-led businesses. In addition, the UAE and Italy pledged joint support for youth in Ukraine and agreed to co-finance development projects in Africa, including climate-smart coffee production in Ethiopia and sustainable farming in Côte d'Ivoire. On the business front, UAE-based Khazna Data Centres signed a major deal with Italian energy firm Eni to build a 500-megawatt AI data centre campus in Lombardy, powered by low-carbon energy. Al Hashimy also held high-level talks with Italian officials to strengthen investment ties and reaffirm the strong UAE–Italy partnership. Since the beginning of the conflict in 2022, the UAE has played a vital humanitarian role in Ukraine—delivering aid, building housing for orphans, and facilitating over 15 prisoner exchanges. The UAE also remains the only country to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Ukraine since the conflict began.
Gulf Today
09-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE, Ukrainian FMs discuss strengthening relations
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone conversation with Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral relations across various levels. The two top diplomats reviewed the outcomes of the official visit of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to the UAE last February, emphasising its importance in expanding bilateral cooperation, especially following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. Additionally, the two sides discussed the latest regional and international developments. Last month, as part of its unwavering and continuous commitment to support international humanitarian efforts, the UAE Aid Agency signed a cooperation agreement with the Olena Zelenska Foundation to provide additional centres for foster families and orphanages with a contribution of $4.5 million. The initiative is the second phase of the project, with the initial phase consisting of the UAE constructing several fully equipped for Ukrainian foster families, to provide a safe and stable environment for children who have lost their parents. The second phase of the project aims to support foster families and provide suitable residence for children. Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, affirmed that the UAE is steadfast in its commitment to support the most vulnerable communities worldwide, highlighting that this project reflects the UAE's solidarity with the people of Ukraine, particularly women and children who require special care. She said, 'The aid extended reflects the UAE's extensive and continuous efforts to alleviate the humanitarian repercussions as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the crisis, the UAE has dispatched several relief aircraft carrying more than 1,015 tonnes of medical, food, and relief aid, in addition to 50 ambulances, and more than 4,500 electric generators to address the harsh winter conditions. 'Furthermore, the UAE supported the educational sector by providing 7,500 laptops, and 10,000 school bags. The UAE has also dispatched two relief ships to Romania. These endeavours have benefited over 1.2 million people, including one million women and children.' Reem Al Hashimy further underlined the UAE's continuous diplomatic and successful mediations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine. The UAE has successfully completed 12 mediations, bringing the overall number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE mediation to 2,883.
The Independent
24-02-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Sarah Brown's charity sends laptops to Ukraine to help senior pupils sit exam
More than 21,000 pupils in Ukraine are being given access to laptops to help them study thanks to Sarah Brown's education charity. As the country marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, Theirworld is delivering 500 laptops to schools, which will be used by 21,600 senior pupils to sit their national multi-subject test (NMT) – to make university education a possibility. Campaigners hope it will allow the country to rebuild, with pupils currently forced to log on in underground shelters due to displacement and the threat of shelling. Theirworld warned higher education could become a 'forgotten casualty of war', and said the laptops are a 'lifeline to education, opportunity and hope'. Mrs Brown, chairwoman of the charity and the wife of former prime minister Gordon Brown, said: 'It's not just about providing technology – it's about equipping Ukraine's next generation with the skills they need to rebuild their country.' A key challenge facing the Ukrainian education system has been allowing pupils to sit the NMT – a mandatory university entrance exam now taken digitally due to the conflict, roughly equivalent to A-levels in the Ucas Tariff system in the UK. The charity has delivered more than 70,000 laptops to displaced Ukrainian children and teachers in partnership with Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry for Digital Transformation, and the Olena Zelenska Foundation. Each device will support, on average, more than 40 pupils in continuing their studies and sitting their NMT. The laptops will be placed in educational institutions across different Ukrainian regions, including frontline schools and sheltered learning facilities, where pupils remain determined to learn despite daily air raid sirens and the constant threat of attack. At Zaporizhzhia Lyceum, a school near the front line that has doubled as a testing centre for two years, pupils will receive laptops to support their studies in a makeshift underground classroom. Oleksiy, a final year pupil, said: ' Learning during the war has changed significantly. At home, I work on touchpads. When I use a tablet, I encounter some difficulties. Having access to a laptop is essential for me to take the national multi-subject test.' Ivan, also in his final year, said: 'My education has changed a lot. Before the war, I went to school every day, but now I study in the shelter daily and prepare for the NMT. Access to this laptop allows me to prepare for the test every day in a safe environment.' Teacher Anna said: 'As a teacher, when the war began, I faced several challenges, primarily safety concerns. The shelter enables us to prepare for the test without delaying lessons. 'It is essential to practice using the same technology. This provides peace of mind for students and teachers and helps them get familiar with the technology before the exam, which is crucial.' Nina Horbachova, director of the Olena Zelenska Foundation, said 'Ensuring Ukrainian children's access to education during the war is one of the key objectives of the Olena Zelenska Foundation. 'With our partners, we transfer devices to those forced to learn online due to the constant shelling threats. 'This initiative helps students take essential steps – from graduation from school to university admission. 'We thank our partners for such a significant contribution to preserving the future of Ukrainian children through education.' Yevhen Kudriavets, first deputy minister for education in Ukraine, said: 'Even in the face of war, we must protect every child's right to education. 'Access to technology is vital to ensuring students can continue their studies, take their exams and secure their future. 'These laptops represent the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people. 'For the children who are the cornerstone of the country's future, they are a promise of a better tomorrow.'
