The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing a trillion dollars in non-oil trade. According to data released by UAE’s President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on social media, the non-oil trade volume has reached 3.8 trillion dirhams. This represents a 26% increase in non-oil trade.
The data also showed that UAE’s non-oil exports reached 813 billion dirhams, marking a 45% increase in overall exports. According to Sheikh Mohammed, the UAE has already achieved 95% of its 2031 targets five years ahead of schedule. He expressed confidence in the UAE’s economy, stating that the investment environment is favorable and international cooperation has doubled.
The UAE has also seen significant growth in its non-oil trade, with the sector contributing a substantial portion of the country’s GDP. The data highlights the UAE’s efforts to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil exports.
In other news, a key suspect in the murder case of Bangladeshi politician, Sharif Uddin Ahmed, has made a confession statement. Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned that US military action against Iran would escalate into a wider regional conflict.
In the UK, a woman was stabbed to death in London’s Lewisham, and police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the murder. The Afghan embassy has announced that it will close its operations in the US by June 2026.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the US is committed to continuing talks with Iran and seeking a negotiated settlement. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for Prince Andrew to testify before the US Congress over his role in the Epstein scandal.
Iran’s Army Chief, Amir Hatami, has warned the US and Israel of consequences if they launch a military attack on Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has stated that Iran is willing to negotiate a fair and balanced nuclear deal, provided that the agreement includes guarantees against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
In India, a 45-year-old man who used an AI chatbot to self-medicate for HIV treatment has suffered severe health complications and is now in the hospital. The US Department of Justice has released new files related to the Epstein case, which include an email mentioning Bollywood filmmaker, Mira Nair.
The Pakistani government has given conditional approval for the national cricket team to participate in the T20 World Cup. A key suspect in the murder case of Bangladeshi politician, Sharif Uddin Ahmed, has made a confession statement.
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the Amir of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, has announced a sit-in protest outside the Sindh Assembly from February 14. Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned that US military action against Iran would escalate into a wider regional conflict.
The Pakistani cricket team has unveiled its new jersey for the T20 World Cup.
