During a recent meeting, Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, met with a delegation from TRENDS Research and Advisory, headed by Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS. The discussion revolved around ways to strengthen and empower the role of youth through scientific research

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) is forecasting clear to partly cloudy weather tomorrow, with low clouds expected on the eastern coast. In its daily statement, NCM mentioned that winds will be light to moderate, occasionally becoming active during the day. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf

On June 28th, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Secretariat released a report during the Global Review of Aid for Trade, focusing on the trade opportunities available to developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs) as the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources. The report, titled “Aid for Trade in Action: Supporting

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has started the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2024–2025 in collaboration with partners including the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, health authorities, and local statistical centres in the UAE. The survey aims to gather accurate data on the health and nutrition landscape

The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) and Air Arabia have announced the addition of Athens, Greece to the list of direct travel destinations from Sharjah Airport. The first flight on this route was launched this week from Sharjah to Athens International Airport. The new route will offer 4 weekly flights on

The 8th Korean Film Festival, organized by The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the UAE and the Korean Cultural Centre, is returning to Abu Dhabi and Dubai this July. This marks the first Korean film festival in Dubai since 2017. Film enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to

The Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship began at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City with intense competitions featuring top athletes from local clubs and academies. The first day included matches for U18, adults, and masters categories, with 700 male and female athletes from across the country showcasing impressive

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, sponsored the UN Chiefs of Police Summit (2024) held at the UN headquarters in New York from June 26 to 27. This participation aligns with the UAE's commitment to enhancing global efforts for security, stability, and peace worldwide. The summit

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, attended the announcement of the Sandooq Al Watan summer programs for schools and universities. During a press conference held today to announce the summer programs, Sheikh Nahyan

Under the leadership of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the 18th UAE-Japan Friendship Committee for Women (FCW) forum was held in Abu Dhabi. The forum's theme was "A Sustainable Future: Integrating Technology & Diversity," and it aimed to empower women to contribute to a sustainable

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has recently released a report assessing the implementation of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The report provides valuable insights into the liquidity positions of firms operating within or from the DIFC. It identifies areas where firms need

The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs received three prestigious awards at the “GovMedia” Conference 2024 in Singapore. The conference showcased outstanding government projects and initiatives across Asia. Abu Dhabi Customs was recognized for its pioneering efforts in launching innovative projects, adopting sustainable solutions, and utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance

The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF) held its second regular meeting of the year. Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UAE Banks Federation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ras Al Khaimah National Bank, chaired the meeting. They discussed developments in the banking sector

The UAE government delegation recently met with Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) at the OECD headquarters in Paris. The purpose of the meeting was to explore opportunities for enhancing future bilateral cooperation and to discuss the adoption of the UAE’s

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released the schedule for the UAE national football team's matches in Group A of the final Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The UAE is in Group A with Qatar, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and North Korea. The UAE's

The Ajman Chamber participated in the UAE-Turkmenistan Business Forum held in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. The discussions focused on enhancing economic and trade relations between the two countries and exploring investment opportunities in various sectors including tourism, construction, energy, logistics, aviation, and agriculture. Mohammed Khalifa bin Salmeen Al Aryani,

Emirates Global Aluminium has announced that its Engineer the Future programme reached over 7,300 students from 29 schools during the 2023-2024 academic year. The initiative aims to introduce students to real-life applications of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in industry, with the goal of encouraging them to pursue careers

The General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat (AWQAF) has instructed all preachers in its mosques across the UAE to keep the Friday sermon short. The aim is to ensure that the combined duration of the sermon and prayer does not exceed 10 minutes, effective from tomorrow, Friday, 28th