May 17, 2025

Oldenburg: More than 230 firefighters were battling a large fire at a scrap metal yard near Oldenburg in north-western Germany on Saturday, according to the fire brigade. The fire started late on Friday and spread rapidly through the yard, where sever…

Milan: As part of the main events marking the opening of the ‘Arabic Language and Culture Festival’ in Milan, Italy, organised by the Institute of Arab Culture at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and sponsored by the Sharjah Book Authority,…

Abu Dhabi: A study published by TRENDS Research and Advisory affirmed that the historic visit of US President Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from 13th to 16th May 2025, represented a strategic shift in Gulf-US relati…

Geneva: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin highlighted the significance of this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), as it marks the 160th anniversary of the organizati…

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, welcomed United States President Donald J. Trump during a state visit to the UAE on May 15-16, 2025. This visit underscored the enduring friendship and …

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), in collaboration with the UAE National Codex Committee and the Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS), successfully concluded a two-day workshop titled ‘Evaluation of Na…

Paris: The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is set to observe International Museum Day (IMD) tomorrow, emphasizing the crucial role museums play as connectors, innovators, and stewards of cultural identity. This annual event, held on 18 May, se…

Dubai: The General Department of Criminal Investigation (CID) at Dubai Police signed a series of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during the World Police Summit 2025. The agreements, signed with partners across both public and private secto…