Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the strength of the ties with Brazil during his visit to the South American country.
Sheikh Abdullah met with a number of high-ranking officials including Mauro Vieira, his counterpart in the Brazilian government, state news agency Wam reported.
The meeting, part of Sheikh Abdullah's tour of Latin American and Caribbean countries, touched on bilateral relations and explored ways to promote the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Sheikh Abdullah said the strategic partnership between the UAE and Brazil is strong and supports the visions of both countries for achieving comprehensive and sustainable development in all sectors.
Topics discussed by the two ministers included economics, development, food security, renewable energy, and climate issues.
They also touched on Brazil's preparations for presiding over the G20 Summit 2024 and the outcomes of both countries' participation in last month's G20 meeting in India.
The Brics bloc was another element in the talks. The UAE has signed up to the bloc of nations that initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Climate change
Sheikh Abdullah commended Brazil during the meeting for supporting the UAE's membership.
The UAE's hosting of the UN climate change conference, Cop28, later this year was also discussed between the ministers, who agreed the event would advance co-operation in tackling climate change.
Sheikh Abdullah also met with Rodrigo Pacheco, President of the Brazilian Federal Senate and National Congress.
Next year represents the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Sheikh Abdullah said he hoped his visit would help the two nations to serve their development goals to benefit their people.
Mr Pacheco welcomed the visit of Sheikh Abdullah, stressing the depth of the friendly relations between the two countries and his country’s eagerness to further improve them across various sectors.
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Five famous companies founded by teens
There are numerous success stories of teen businesses that were created in college dorm rooms and other modest circumstances. Below are some of the most recognisable names in the industry:
- Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg and his friends started Facebook when he was a 19-year-old Harvard undergraduate.
- Dell: When Michael Dell was an undergraduate student at Texas University in 1984, he started upgrading computers for profit. He starting working full-time on his business when he was 19. Eventually, his company became the Dell Computer Corporation and then Dell Inc.
- Subway: Fred DeLuca opened the first Subway restaurant when he was 17. In 1965, Mr DeLuca needed extra money for college, so he decided to open his own business. Peter Buck, a family friend, lent him $1,000 and together, they opened Pete’s Super Submarines. A few years later, the company was rebranded and called Subway.
- Mashable: In 2005, Pete Cashmore created Mashable in Scotland when he was a teenager. The site was then a technology blog. Over the next few decades, Mr Cashmore has turned Mashable into a global media company.
- Oculus VR: Palmer Luckey founded Oculus VR in June 2012, when he was 19. In August that year, Oculus launched its Kickstarter campaign and raised more than $1 million in three days. Facebook bought Oculus for $2 billion two years later.
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How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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- Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
- Power: 640hp
- Torque: 760nm
- On sale: 2026
- Price: Not announced yet
