Japan’s imports of crude oil from the UAE reached 19 million barrels in November 2020, according to data from Agency for Natural Resources and Energy in Tokyo.
The agency, part of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, reported that the percentage of oil imports from the UAE amounted to 27.5 per cent of the total Japanese oil imports, noting that the amount of crude oil that Japan imported during that month amounted to 69.140 million barrels.
US holiday shoppers shake off economic blues for online spending spree
US consumers shrugged off worries about the economy after their Thanksgiving dinners and went on a $23.6 billion three-day online shopping frenzy that exceeded analyst expectations, kicking off the holiday season.
UAE, Kuwait sign MoU to expand space partnerships
The UAE and Kuwait have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at building a comprehensive framework for collaboration in space sciences, advanced research, and national capacity development.
Amazon and Google launch multicloud service for faster connectivity
Amazon and Google introduced a jointly developed multicloud networking service on Sunday to meet growing demand for reliable connectivity the companies said in a statement, at a time when even brief internet disruptions can cause major outages.
Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall
Airbus confirmed on Monday it faced an industrial quality issue with metal panels on some A320-family jets, in its latest challenge after a recall to fix a computer glitch.
Airbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets now modified
Airbus fleets were returning towards normal operations on Monday after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt software changes faster than expected, as it wrestled with safety headlines long focused on rival Boeing.
In response to the severe flooding that has struck several regions of Sri Lanka, the UAE has launched urgent humanitarian operations, deploying specialised search-and-rescue teams and sending more than 20 tonnes of emergency relief supplies.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received messages of congratulations on Tuesday, from kings, presidents and emirs across the world, on the occasion of the 54th Eid Al Etihad.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Independence Square project on Tuesday, following an upgrade that included the construction of the Independence Monument, along with the development of the square and surrounding buildings.
