Pakistan Flash Floods and Heavy Rain Claim 64 Lives

Islamabad: Flash floods and heavy rain in Pakistan have killed 64 people and injured 117 in a week, a government agency said Wednesday. The devastating weather conditions have severely impacted various regions across the country, causing significant loss of life and property. According to Emirates News Agency, the highest toll was recorded in the northwestern … Read more

Archer Conducts Test Flights for Midnight Electric Air Taxi Services in Abu Dhabi

Abu dhabi: Archer Aviation has conducted test flights of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi services at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi. This initiative aligns with the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) strategy to advance smart aerial mobility solutions, supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). This … Read more

Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes at Mogadishu Airport, Three Dead

Mogadishu: An African Union helicopter operated by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent crash-landed just before touching down on Wednesday at the Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, while enroute from the Baledogle military airbase. Somali authorities announced that three people were killed. According to Emirates News Agency, the African Union Support and Stabilization … Read more

General Assembly Approves $5.4 Billion UN Peacekeeping Budget for 2025-2026

New york: The General Assembly has approved a budget of $5.38 billion for United Nations peacekeeping operations for the fiscal year 2025-2026. This figure represents a slight decrease from the previous year as delegates concluded weeks of negotiations that highlighted ongoing funding challenges. According to Emirates News Agency, last year’s peacekeeping budget was set at … Read more

RTA Partners with DLD to Advance Integration Between Smart Mobility, Real Estate Sector

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to foster integration across mobility, real estate, and logistics services. This collaboration aims to enhance data exchange and co-develop unified digital services that align with the Dubai Government’s vision of providing customer-centric public services. According … Read more

SIH Opens ‘Folk Heritage Through the Eyes of Others’ Conference

Sharjah: The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) inaugurated the activities of the second Heritage Conference under the theme ‘Folk Heritage Through the Eyes of Others.’ The event is taking place at the Arabian Heritage Centre affiliated with the Institute at University City in Sharjah, in the presence of Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the … Read more

WIPO Recognises Innovative Startups at 2025 Global Awards Ceremony

Geneva: The 2025 World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Global Awards Ceremony on July 11 will celebrate innovative startups, SMEs, and university spin-offs transforming intellectual property (IP) into real-world business impact. According to Emirates News Agency, out of 780 applications from 95 countries, 30 finalists were selected across five categories: Agrifood, Creative Industries, Environment, Health, and … Read more