ASEAN Day Media Coverage Highlights Malaysia–ASEAN–UAE Relations

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ASEAN Day Media Coverage Highlights Malaysia–ASEAN–UAE Relations

The Consulate General of Malaysia in Dubai is pleased to share recent media features by Gulf Today and Khaleej Times in conjunction with ASEAN Day.

The articles featured the Consul General of Malaysia in Dubai, Mr. Riaz Abdul Razak, and highlighted Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship as well as the growing relations between ASEAN and the UAE, including in trade, investment, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.

The Khaleej Times article, titled “ASEAN-UAE trade hits $70b as partnership deepens beyond oil and tourism”, was published online on 8 August 2026 and in print on 10 August 2026. The article is available at: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/asean-uae-trade-hits-70-billion-as-partnership-deepens-beyond-oil-and-tourism

The Consulate General extends its appreciation to Gulf Today and Khaleej Times for their coverage and continued interest in Malaysia, ASEAN and Malaysia-UAE relations.

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