SIH Launches Second Heritage Conference Under Royal Patronage

Sharjah: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the second Heritage Conference organized by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) will commence on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, under the theme ‘Folk Heritage Through the Eyes of Others.’ According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more

UAE Dominates Japan’s Oil Imports with 40.8% Share in May

Tokyo: The United Arab Emirates emerged as the largest supplier of crude oil to Japan in May 2025, delivering 30.42 million barrels to Tokyo. This accounted for 40.8% of Japan’s total crude oil imports during the month. According to Emirates News Agency, the data released by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Agency for … Read more

May Global Air Cargo Demand Increases by 2.2%

Abu dhabi: Total demand for global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2.2% compared to May 2024 levels, with international operations seeing a 3.0% increase. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), also increased by 2.0% compared to the same period last year, with international operations experiencing a 2.6% rise. According to … Read more

UAE Launches ‘Youth Social Missions Programme’

Abu dhabi: The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) has launched the ‘Youth Social Missions Programme’ to prepare Emirati youth for participation in UAE-led social missions around the world. These include humanitarian, developmental, and cultural missions, and aim to develop specialised national cadres through training programmes that promote social responsibility among UAE youth. This initiative falls under … Read more

UN Chief Calls on World Leaders to Close $4 Trillion Financing Gap Facing Developing Countries to Meet Sustainable Development Goals

Sevilla: ‘We’re here in Sevilla to change course,’ the UN chief told world leaders on Monday, calling on them to grasp a once-in-a-decade opportunity to close a $4 trillion financing gap facing developing countries to meet sustainable development goals – and build a better world for all. Ant³nio Guterres issued his clarion call noting that … Read more

UAE Expresses Solidarity with Tanzania, Conveys Condolences Over Victims of Bus Collision

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the United Republic of Tanzania over the victims of a bus collision in the Kilimanjaro region, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued a statement conveying its condolences … Read more