"Abu Dhabi is considering plans to consolidate Chinese assets housed within two of its wealth funds under a new entity, setting the stage for a radical overhaul of its investment strategy for the world’s second-largest economy.

The proposed investment vehicle will be jointly owned by the two wealth funds, L’imad Holding Co. and Mubadala Investment Co., according to people familiar with the matter. This would help avoid multiple Abu Dhabi vehicles competing for the same deals as the emirate looks to boost its exposure to China, the people said, declining to be identified discussing confidential information.

Details on structure and strategy are still under discussion, and no final decisions have been made on the consolidation.

Representatives for Mubadala declined to comment, while Abu Dhabi’s ministry of foreign affairs and the emirate’s media office didn’t respond to requests for comment.

Such a move would bring a critical economic relationship under the ambit of two influential names within Abu Dhabi’s circles of money and power."
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-17/abu-dhabi-funds-plan-china-strategy-rejig-to-boost-investments

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) University professor Abdulkhaleq Abdulla declared that it was "time to think about closing the American bases" in the country.

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Ohjusiskut keskeyttävät padelpelin, mutta ne eivät vie Emiraattien suomalaisten uskoa uuteen nousuun

Iranin iskut Arabi­emiraatteihin johtivat turistien joukkopakoon, mutta maassa asuvat suomalaiset uskovat olevansa turvassa – sekä siihen, että maa elpyy nopeasti.

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Ohjusiskut keskeyttävät padelpelin, mutta ne eivät vie Emiraattien suomalaisten uskoa uuteen nousuun

Iranin iskut Arabiemiraatteihin johtivat turistien joukkopakoon, mutta maassa asuvat suomalaiset uskovat olevansa turvassa – sekä siihen, että maa elpyy nopeasti.

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Winners Announced for the 20th Edition of Sheikh Zayed Book Award

The SZBA winners' achievements "transcend borders, demonstrating that Arab culture is not peripheral but integral to a shared global dialogue," says HE Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Secretary-General of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre.
The post Winners Announced for the 20th Edition of Sheikh Zayed Book Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
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Il Fatto Quotidiano: Hormuz, la nave da crociera Msc Euribia passa dopo 45 giorni di attracco forzato a Dubai

Un viaggio verso il Nord Europa. Una navigazione tra i fiordi norvegesi che rappresentano uno degli spettacoli naturali più suggestivi, se visti dall’acqua. Questo era il programma della Msc Euribia, la cui crociera ha subito un “imprevisto” un mese e mezzo nel Golfo Persico a causa della guerra in Iran e del blocco dello stretto di Hormuz. Niente passeggeri, niente spettacoli e cene con il comandante. Solo l’equipaggio ridotto al minimo.
La tappa forzata però sembra concludersi. Secondo i dati AIS, l’unità della compagnia di Gianluigi Aponte naviga a circa 22 nodi e ha quasi doppiato la penisola di Musandam, all’estremità settentrionale dell’Oman, risultando di fatto quasi fuori dallo Stretto di Hormuz. La Euribia procede in un convoglio di altre navi da crociera: seguono la Celestyal Journey, la Mein Schiff 4 e la Mein Schiff 5 della compagnia TUI Cruises. Inoltre, nel gruppo c’è anche la Aroya Manara di Cruise Saudi, nave la cui destinazione finale è Taranto, in occasione dei Giochi del Mediterraneo di agosto.
Dal 28 febbraio, quando la tensione tra Stati Uniti, Israele e Iran è divenuta guerra aperta, circa 17.000 passeggeri hanno dovuto fare di necessità virtù, rinunciando al viaggio mentre le navi sono rimaste bloccate tra Doha, Abu Dhabi e Dubai. Proprio in quest’ultima località ha trascorso un mese e mezzo la Msc Euribia, con equipaggio ridotto al minimo; la compagnia è stata costretta a cancellare gli itinerari previsti a maggio nel Nord Europa. Di fronte ad una guerra in Medio Oriente, si dirà che l’ultimo dei problemi è rappresentato da navi di lusso costrette ad attraccare in porti del Golfo. In realtà, la situazione vissuta dalla Euribia rappresenta uno dei tanti aspetti della crisi iniziata con la chiusura di Hormuz da parte del regime sciita iraniano. Il passaggio della Euribia ha rappresentato uno spiraglio subito richiuso: otto unità navali si sono tirate fuori prima che Teheran chiudesse di nuovo lo stretto.
L'articolo Hormuz, la nave da crociera Msc Euribia passa dopo 45 giorni di attracco forzato a Dubai proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.

Hormuz, the MSC Euribia cruise ship, is departing after 45 days of forced docking in Dubai.

A Journey to Northern Europe. A navigation through the Norwegian fjords, which represent one of the most suggestive natural spectacles, when seen from the water. This was the program of MSC Euribia, whose cruise experienced an “unforeseen” month and a half in the Persian Gulf due to the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. There were no passengers, no shows, and dinners with the captain. Only the reduced minimum crew.

The forced stop, however, seems to be concluding. According to AIS data, the unit of Gianluigi Aponte’s company is navigating at approximately 22 knots and has almost doubled the Musandam Peninsula, at the northern end of Oman, effectively being almost outside the Strait of Hormuz. The Euribia is proceeding in a convoy with other cruise ships: it follows the Celestyal Journey, the Mein Schiff 4 and the Mein Schiff 5 of TUI Cruises. Furthermore, the group also includes the Aroya Manara of Cruise Saudi, a ship whose final destination is Taranto, in connection with the Mediterranean Games in August.

Since February 28th, when the tension between the United States, Israel and Iran became an open war, approximately 17,000 passengers had to make do with what they had, giving up their trip while the ships remained blocked between Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It was precisely in this last location that the MSC Euribia spent a month and a half, with a minimum crew; the company was forced to cancel the planned itineraries in Northern Europe in May. Faced with a war in the Middle East, it will be said that the last of the problems is represented by luxury ships forced to dock in ports of the Gulf. In reality, the situation experienced by the Euribia represents one of the many aspects of the crisis that began with the closure of Hormuz by the Shia regime of Iran. The passage of the Euribia represented a break that was immediately closed: eight naval units withdrew before Tehran closed the Strait again.

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Hormuz, la nave da crociera Msc Euribia passa dopo 45 giorni di attracco forzato a Dubai

Cancellato il viaggio in Nord Europa, l'unità è ripartita con un equipaggio ridotto al minimo. Del convoglio fanno parte altre navi da crociera che erano rimaste ferme a causa dello scoppio della guerra tra Stati Uniti-Israele e Iran

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Today: Xi Jinping presenta un piano in 4 punti per la pace

Il presidente cinese Xi Jinping ha presentato la proposta di un piano articolato in quattro punti volto a promuovere la pace e la stabilità in Medio Oriente. Il programma è stato presentato al principe ereditario di Abu Dhabi, negli Emirati Arabi Uniti, Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan...

Xi Jinping presents a 4-point peace plan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping presented a four-point plan aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. The program was presented to the Prince Heir of Abu Dhabi, Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the United Arab Emirates...

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Guerra in Iran, ultime notizie in diretta. Iran rivendica il diritto al nucleare: "No a colloqui diretti con gli Usa se non cambiano le richieste"

L'attacco preventivo contro l'Iran lanciato sabato 28 febbraio da Stati Uniti e Israele aveva l'intento di far cadere il regime, ma ora l'intera regione del Golfo Persico è nel caos. Il blocco dello stretto di Hormuz getta nello scompiglio i mercati globali

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