Abu dhabi: Global coal demand is likely to remain broadly unchanged this year and next, despite short-term fluctuations across several major markets in the first half of 2025, according to the IEA’s latest update on the sector released today. According to Emirates News Agency, the Coal Mid-Year Update shows that global coal demand increased to … Read more
Abu dhabi: As part of its humanitarian commitment and swift response during crises, the UAE hosted 17,619 Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan since August 2021, prior to their resettlement in third countries. This initiative was conducted in cooperation with international partners to support the Afghan people amid the country’s exceptional circumstances. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more
Kuwait city: Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Thursday its strong condemnation of the Israeli Knesset’s motion to annex the occupied West Bank and impose its sovereignty, an act seen as a challenge to international law. According to Emirates News Agency, a statement from the ministry, circulated via KUNA, described the move as a … Read more
Abu dhabi: Zhang Yiming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the UAE, hosted a reception this evening to mark the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. The event took place in Abu Dhabi and was attended by several notable figures. According to Emirates News Agency, the ceremony was … Read more
Abu dhabi: French Prime Minister Fran§ois Bayrou announced today a strategic plan aiming to increase international tourism revenues in France to pound 100 billion annually by 2030: a rise of pound 29 billion compared to the pound 71 billion in revenue recorded in 2024. During a meeting of the Interministerial Tourism Committee held in the … Read more
Dubai: Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Continuing the positive momentum established in the first quarter, the company’s revenues increased by 8.6% year-over-year, reflecting strong performance across all business segments and solidifying its market position. According to Emirates News Agency, EBITDA rose by 16.4%, resulting … Read more
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), through its Rail Agency, has completed the second phase of a comprehensive overhaul of the ventilation and air conditioning systems at stations along the Red and Green Lines of the Dubai Metro. According to Emirates News Agency, the project falls under RTA’s Strategic Plan 2024-2030, covering key pillars … Read more
Al dhaid: The 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival, the most prominent agricultural and commercial event organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), officially opened today, Thursday, at Expo Al Dhaid. Running from July 23 to 27, the festival has attracted major date producers and palm farmers from across the … Read more