Abu dhabi: Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala) today announced the official commencement of the Al Maryah Waterfront enhancement project, a monumental development that will transform Al Maryah Island lifestyle offerings and experiences, while further bolstering Abu Dhabi’s standing as a premier global destination. According to Emirates News Agency, the groundbreaking was officiated by Waleed Al … Read more
Dubai: As part of its efforts to strengthen civic engagement and foster a culture of giving, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has announced the launch of the ‘Volunteerism Awareness and Engagement’ project. The initiative aims to deepen public understanding of volunteerism and empower individuals across all age groups to play an active role … Read more
Al dhafra: Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, praised the 21st Liwa Dates Festival, currently taking place in the Al Dhafra Region. During her visit to the festival, Ambassador Strong expressed her deep admiration for the distinguished event, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore dates … Read more
Seoul: Ten people have been killed and nine have gone missing in the heavy rains and landslides that began across South Korea four days ago, the government said Sunday. According to Emirates News Agency, firefighting officials said rescue work was still under way in Sancheong, which could lead to a change in the toll. A … Read more
Nanning: The “AI for All: China-ASEAN” competition officially launched in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on July 19, 2025. The competition, themed on “AI Guangxi, AI China, AI ASEAN,” will run from July to November. According to Emirates News Agency, the competition features three major tracks: the “Scenario Breakthrough” Application Innovation Contest, the … Read more
Tokyo: Japan’s central and local governments are required under a new law to take steps to promote the use of sign language, aiming to build momentum ahead of hosting the Deaflympics in November, KYODO NEWS reported. According to Emirates News Agency, the law took effect on June 25 following the approval in parliament of legislation … Read more
Abu dhabi: Global gas flaring surged for a second year in a row, wasting about $63 billion in lost energy and setting back efforts to manage emissions and boost energy security and access. Flaring, the practice of burning natural gas during oil extraction, reached 151 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2024, up 3 bcm from … Read more
Abu dhabi: The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicate that the total waste collected in the GCC countries by the end of 2023 is estimated at approximately 262.7 million tons, marking an increase of 153.7% compared to the figures recorded in … Read more