Belgium Records Highest Asylum Request Rate in EU at 67%

Brussels: Belgium is expected to face one of the highest relative pressures from asylum applications within the European Union this year, according to estimates released by the European statistics office, Eurostat. The data indicates that Belgium is projected to receive approximately 294 asylum applications per 100,000 inhabitants in 2025, representing a rate 67 percent higher … Read more

International Charity Organisation Provides AED1.5 Million Medicine Aid to Kenya

Nairobi: The International Charity Organisation has dispatched a shipment of medicine to Kenya, valued at AED1.5 million, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare and support medical systems, particularly in regions with limited access to health services. The initiative was supported by Globalpharma. According to Emirates News Agency, Khaled Al Khaja, Secretary-General of … Read more

GEEP Launches Global Ideation Lab Workshop in Collaboration with NYU in New York

New york: The Government Experience Exchange Programme (GEEP), under the UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, has launched a Global Ideation Lab in collaboration with New York University (NYU). This initiative was held alongside the UAE delegation’s participation at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2025, organized by the United Nations Department of Economic … Read more

Ministry of Education Launches 2025 Summer Abroad Programme

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched the 2025 Summer Abroad Programme, sending 270 top Grade 10 and 11 public school students to leading global universities and research institutions. The initiative supports MoE’s vision to equip future generations with the knowledge and skills to contribute to national development, as well as to enrich … Read more

Global Council for Tolerance and Peace Commends France’s Intent to Recognise Palestine

Abu dhabi: The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace has commended the announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding his country’s intention to officially recognise the State of Palestine. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, described the move as a bold and responsible step in support of … Read more

UAE Delegation Explores Aviation Collaboration with China

Shanghai: Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), led an official delegation from the United Arab Emirates on a four-day visit to the People’s Republic of China. The visit aimed to enhance technical and commercial collaboration in the civil aviation sector, to push forward the UAE and China’s strategic … Read more

UAE Reaffirms Commitment to Mangrove Conservation on International Day

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has reiterated its dedication to preserving mangroves, one of the most vital and vulnerable ecosystems, on the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, emphasized the importance of these ecosystems in her statement, highlighting their … Read more