Sharjah: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced the start of operations at the new Al Mamsha-2 power transmission station in Muwaileh. Operating at 33/11 kilovolts and costing AED23.25 million, the station was built to the highest technical standards using advanced systems to ensure reliable, round-the-clock service. According to Emirates News Agency, Engineer … Read more
Bamako: The fourth Arab Poetry Forum recently took place in Bamako, Mali, under the support of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The event, organised by the Cultural Affairs Department of the Sharjah Department of Culture, brought together over twenty poets from Mali, both men … Read more
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the second phase of the project to upgrade waiting areas at marine transport stations in Dubai. This phase covers five key stations: Al Fahidi, Baniyas, Al Seef, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Bluewaters. According to Emirates News Agency, the project aims to enhance customer service by providing … Read more
Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over the victims of Typhoon Co-may, which struck Luzon Island accompanied by heavy rainfall. The typhoon resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage to property. According to Emirates News Agency, in a … Read more
Abu dhabi: The UAE’s Zayed Sustainability Prize, a pioneering global award that has transformed the lives of over 400 million people, has officially closed submissions for its 2026 awards cycle. A total of 7,761 entries from 173 countries were received across the six categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools, … Read more
Abu dhabi: United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced a strategic partnership with Smarbl, a leading RegTech and AI innovator, to co-develop and launch RegPRISM, an advanced regulatory intelligence and compliance management platform. According to Emirates News Agency, this strategic move underscores UAB’s commitment to meeting high standards of regulatory compliance, enhancing operational efficiency, and securing … Read more
Abu dhabi: AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Emirates Food Industries, a member of the National Holding Group. This strategic collaboration will initially see the development of state-of-the-art silos at Khalifa Port’s South Quay, further enhancing the port’s capabilities, reinforcing its position as a premier logistics and trade hub in … Read more
Kinshasa: Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General-elect of UN Tourism for the 2026-2029 term, met with F©lix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to discuss avenues for future cooperation between UN Tourism and the Congolese government in the areas of culture, tourism, and sustainable development. The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships to advance shared … Read more