Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the financial budget for Al Qasimia University (AQU) for the academic year 2025-2026. H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah also approved 500 scholarships for male and female students from various countries who have been accepted into the … Read more
Abu dhabi: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has enacted amendments to select legislation through DIFC Laws Amendment Law, Law No. 1 of 2005. This includes amendments to the Data Protection Law to provide additional protections and rights of action for Data Subjects in the DIFC. In addition, legislative amendments provide clarification to ensure DIFC Laws … Read more
Sydney: Emirates has expanded its Emirates Courier Express solution into Australia, marking a significant step in the airline’s efforts to enhance the cross-border delivery experience. This expansion comes just months after the service’s initial launch. According to Emirates News Agency, Emirates Courier Express packages will now fly directly into four major Australian cities-Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Saudi Space Agency announced yesterday the successful execution and safe return to Earth of experiments conducted in microgravity by ten student winners from Saudi Arabia and various Arab countries as part of the ‘Madak Space’ competition. These experiments were carried out aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and returned safely following the … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched its Pre-Departure Week programme to prepare 300 students from ADEK Scholarship programmes for their upcoming academic journeys abroad. Held in collaboration with 25 national and international partners, the programme equips students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to represent the UAE … Read more
Kuwait city: Kuwait oil price dropped US$2.16 to US$70.63 per barrel on Tuesday, compared to Monday’s US$72.79 pb according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Wednesday. According to Emirates News Agency, on a global level, Brent Crude decreased 50 cents to $68.71 pb as West Texas Intermediate also dropped 46 cents to $66.52 pb, according to … Read more
Wellington: A rare kiwi species has been found in the wild on mainland New Zealand for the first time in 50 years, the nation’s conservation authority said. The smallest of the kiwi species, the kiwi pukupuku (little spotted kiwi), was thought to only live in offshore islands and fenced predator-free sites, the Department of Conservation … Read more
Khabarovsk: A Russian Mi-8 military transport helicopter crashed in the Khabarovsk Region in Russia’s Far East, resulting in the death of all five crew members on board, according to a statement by the Russian Emergencies Ministry. According to Emirates News Agency, no one survived the crash. Russian Emergencies Ministry rescuers jointly with investigators are analyzing … Read more