Ministry of Higher Education Unveils New Calendar for University Academic Year 2025-2026

Abu dhabi: Following the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council’s approval, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced a new academic calendar structure to be implemented across all public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) for the academic year 2025-2026, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing the national education system. … Read more

UAB Partners with Lune to Enhance AI-Powered Banking Experience

Sharjah: United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced a strategic partnership with Lune, a UAE-based fintech company specialising in AI-driven transaction enrichment and financial data analytics solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance UAB’s upcoming mobile banking experience by delivering data-driven and hyper-personalised customer journeys, further positioning the bank as innovation-led and customer-centric. According to Emirates News … Read more

Dubai Foundation for Women and Children Promotes Awareness and Life Skills Through Summer Camps

Dubai: In line with Dubai Social Agenda 33, the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) continues its efforts to promote social awareness through its active participation in a series of summer camps held during the month of July. These camps were organised in collaboration with government and community entities to support and empower children … Read more

FIFA Approves Match Officials and Video Support System for U-20 World Cup

Zurich: The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the appointment of 54 match officials for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025, scheduled to take place from 27th September to 19th October. The officials include 18 referees and 36 assistant referees representing 22 FIFA Member Associations. According to Emirates News Agency, Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of the … Read more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Expands Flight Frequencies to Multan and Faisalabad

Abu dhabi: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi announced the expansion of its operations in Pakistan with increased flight frequencies to two key cities in Pakistan; Faisalabad and Multan. According to Emirates News Agency, the increase in capacity further strengthens air connectivity between the UAE and Pakistan, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to offering affordable, reliable, and convenient … Read more

SIB Signs Agreement with Alawneh Exchange to Strengthen Financial Connectivity Between UAE, Jordan

Sharjah: Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Alawneh Exchange, one of the largest exchange companies in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This milestone agreement marks a significant step in enhancing regional partnerships and advancing cross-border remittance solutions between Jordan and the UAE, making them faster, more secure, … Read more

Abu Dhabi to Host Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries in 2025

Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi is preparing to host the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries on September 14th and 15th, 2025. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the event will be held under the theme ‘Arabic Creativity Reimagined: … Read more