Month: July 2025

Abu dhabi: The Saudi Space Agency announced yesterday the successful execution and safe return to Earth of experiments conducted in microgravity by ten student winners from Saudi Arabia and various Arab countries as part of the ‘Madak Space’ competition. These experiments were carried out aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and returned safely following the … Read more

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched its Pre-Departure Week programme to prepare 300 students from ADEK Scholarship programmes for their upcoming academic journeys abroad. Held in collaboration with 25 national and international partners, the programme equips students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to represent the UAE … Read more

Kuwait city: Kuwait oil price dropped US$2.16 to US$70.63 per barrel on Tuesday, compared to Monday’s US$72.79 pb according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Wednesday. According to Emirates News Agency, on a global level, Brent Crude decreased 50 cents to $68.71 pb as West Texas Intermediate also dropped 46 cents to $66.52 pb, according to … Read more

Wellington: A rare kiwi species has been found in the wild on mainland New Zealand for the first time in 50 years, the nation’s conservation authority said. The smallest of the kiwi species, the kiwi pukupuku (little spotted kiwi), was thought to only live in offshore islands and fenced predator-free sites, the Department of Conservation … Read more

Khabarovsk: A Russian Mi-8 military transport helicopter crashed in the Khabarovsk Region in Russia’s Far East, resulting in the death of all five crew members on board, according to a statement by the Russian Emergencies Ministry. According to Emirates News Agency, no one survived the crash. Russian Emergencies Ministry rescuers jointly with investigators are analyzing … Read more

Abu dhabi: The loading of the eighth UAE aid ship, Khalifa, began today at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. Once loading is complete, the vessel will sail to Al Arish Port in Egypt in preparation for delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. This initiative forms part of the United Arab Emirates’ ongoing commitment to … Read more

Belgium: Belgium’s foreign trade balance remained in deficit between March and May, according to data published by the National Bank of Belgium. Imports fell by 4.2 percent, while exports declined by 2.8 percent during the period. According to Emirates News Agency, the drop in exports was mainly attributed to falling prices in the energy sector, … Read more

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre (ADHMMC) has announced the launch of its comprehensive Strategy for 2025-2027, marking a pivotal development in the emirate’s approach to managing hazardous materials. According to Emirates News Agency, the new strategy is a significant alignment with the directives of the Abu Dhabi Government and its leadership’s … Read more