UAE Invites Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to COP28

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will reportedly welcome Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a leader credibly implicated in rampant atrocities, to COP28, the global United Nations climate conference, while civil society and human rights defenders will be left out in the cold.

UAE, Italy strengthen economic partnership

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, who is leading the UAE delegation to Italy, held a number of bilateral meetings with Italian ministers and government officials, in addition to …