American University of Ras Al Khaimah Scores High in Sustainability, with Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Ras al khaimah: The sprawling 1.6 million sq. ft. campus of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is on track to achieve the sustainability goals set out in its five-year Sustainability Action Plan (SAP), with initial reports showing that it has the lowest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions among UAE universities. According to Emirates … Read more

Abdullah Bin Zayed Chairs BRICS Steering Committee Meeting

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, chaired the BRICS Steering Committee meeting, which was held via video conference and attended by many ministers, officials, and representatives of government entities participating in the group’s activities. According to Emirates News Agency, during the meeting, the latest … Read more

Maktoum bin Mohammed Reviews Ministry of Finance’s 2024 Report

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, reviewed the 2024 annual report of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) titled ‘Financial Sustainability and Global Leadership.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the report documents the MoF’s key achievements, standout financial data, and … Read more

Egypt Poised to Host International Conference on Gaza Reconstruction

Cairo: Egypt has announced its preparedness to host an international conference focused on early recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gaza. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty underlined the urgent need to halt Israeli aggression against Palestinians during a recent meeting with Christophe Bigot, the EU Special Representative for the Middle East … Read more

RTA Announces Al Safa Street Improvement Project from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Wasl Street Intersections

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces Al Safa Street Improvement Project. The scope of this project extends from the junction of Al Safa Street with Sheikh Zayed Road to the junction with Al Wasl Street, spanning 1,500 metres. It is designed to keep pace with Dubai’s comprehensive urban growth, accommodate the increasing population … Read more

Saudi Arabia: FDI Inflows Reach $5.9 Billion in Q1 2025

Abu dhabi: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Saudi Arabia reached SAR 22.2 billion (USD 5.9 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, as reported by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) on Sunday. The overall unemployment rate, including Saudis and non-Saudis, stood at 2.8%. According to Emirates News Agency, the data indicated a … Read more

Sheikha Mariam Congratulates Students for Commitment and Passion for Learning

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairperson of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, has extended her congratulations to students for their commitment and passion for learning during the academic year. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikha Mariam expressed her admiration as the 2024-2025 academic year concludes, … Read more

SEWA Implements Ambitious Water Network Projects in Kalba

Kalba: In a significant move, the Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) has ramped up its initiatives to implement a series of ambitious water projects in the city of Kalba, with plans set in motion from January through April. According to Emirates News Agency, a water pipeline extension from Kalba to Wadi Al Helo … Read more