Kuwait city: The price of Kuwaiti oil increased by $1.31 per barrel to reach $72.39 on Wednesday, compared to $71.08 on Tuesday, as reported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Thursday. According to Emirates News Agency, in global markets, Brent Crude saw a marginal rise of 4 cents, reaching $70.19 per barrel. Similarly, West Texas … Read more
Abu dhabi: The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has revealed that sand and dust storms are affecting 330 million people across more than 150 countries, posing significant threats to public health and the global economy. According to Emirates News Agency, the annual WMO Airborne Dust Bulletin underscores the urgency of enhancing monitoring, forecasting, and early warning … Read more
Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Member of the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA), chaired the recent board meeting of ADQ. The meeting focused on reviewing ADQ’s financial performance for the first quarter of 2025 and discussing key strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, has announced the launch of the International Judicial Cooperation Service, a key initiative introduced under the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. According to Emirates News Agency, this initiative marks a step forward in transforming the delivery of … Read more
Ras al khaimah: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, emphasised the critical role of education in human development and sustainable growth during a prestigious ceremony at the Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Centre. The event marked the 19th annual RAK – Awards for Educational Excellence, celebrating … Read more
Paris: Riding to second place in the stage 5 individual time trial, Tadej Pogacar took control of the Tour de France and pulled on the Yellow Jersey for the first time this year. The three-time champion was bettered only by Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) on the 33km-long course, putting more than a minute into many … Read more
Geneva: The General Women’s Union (GWU) participated in the high-level meeting of the Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), held in Geneva as part of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) Forum. The union’s participation aligns with the UAE’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships in the … Read more
Ajman: Ajman University has achieved a new global milestone by ranking in the 301-400 band in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, which assess how universities contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This prestigious and trusted international ranking includes 2,526 universities from 130 countries worldwide. According to Emirates News Agency, at … Read more