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Low-cost coffee chain The Venti opens 1st outlet in Middle East

SNC Sein, the operator of the Korean low-cost coffee brand The Venti, said on Tuesday that it has opened its first outlet in the Middle East as part of its overseas expansion strategy.

2026-02-03

Trump's Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it'll work

The European Union's executive arm, Russia, Belarus and Thailand on Monday were the latest to be asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan.

2026-01-20

Astrogen signs $208.5 million deal to supply autism treatment material in Middle East

Astrogen, a Korean clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, said Wednesday it has signed a $208.5 million deal with a Middle Eastern company to supply a therapeutic material for treating the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

2026-01-07

CJ Group chairman reviews regional expansion in food, entertainment and beauty on UAE trip

Lee Jae-hyun, chairman of CJ Group, visited the United Arab Emirates to meet senior government officials and review plans to expand the conglomerate’s food, entertainment and beauty businesses across the Middle East.

2025-12-17

Lee reveals Korea's new Middle East strategy, pledges relief support to Gaza crisis

President Lee Jae Myung unveiled Korea’s new Middle East strategy, called the “Shine Initiative,” during a keynote speech at Cairo University on Thursday, pledging deeper cooperation in peace, innovation and cultural exchange.

2025-11-21

South Korean, Egyptian leaders agree to become regional 'peace promoters' at Cairo summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Egyptian President El-Sisi agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, defense, and culture, promoting peace in their regions during a summit in Cairo marking 30 years of diplomatic relations.

2025-11-20

Fighter jets and instant noodles: Korean business leaders flock to UAE as exports to Gulf nation grow

Top Korean business leaders, including Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, are heading to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as interest grows in the Gulf nation’s role as a hub for Korean exports

2025-11-18

Lee set for summit with UAE president, with defense industry ties in focus

President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold summit talks with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday, with discussions expected to focus on cooperation in the defense industry, advanced technologies and energy.

2025-11-18

Presidential chief of staff visits Saudi Arabia ahead of Lee's UAE visit

A top aide to Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that he visited Saudi Arabia as a special envoy on strategic economic cooperation over the weekend and delivered a personal letter from Lee.

2025-11-18

Lee sees UAE role as 'base camp' for Korea's economic footholds in Middle East

President Lee Jae Myung expressed his hope for stronger bilateral economic cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying that the country could play a role as a "base camp" for Korea in the Middle East.

2025-11-18