Tehran: In response to a question about whether Iran has specific preconditions for resuming negotiations with the United States, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said any talks should not be held in ‘deception.’ ‘We will not enter into such a process until we are sure of the effectiveness of diplomacy and the negotiation process,’ Esmaeil … Read more
Dubai: A technical team from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has observed comprehensive field tests on consortia competing in the 4th Edition of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025, which offers a total prize pool of USD $3 million. The trials were conducted across four cities in China, using real-world road environments … Read more
Baghdad: Iraq prepares advanced studies for constructing ten dams for water harvesting in desert areas as part of an urgent strategy to ensure water security and reduce dependence on traditional sources. Water Resources Minister Awn Dhiab Abdullah emphasized the critical role these dams will play in storing floodwater and rainwater, enhancing the strategic reserves, especially … Read more
Abu dhabi: The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a US$513 million Syndicated Murabaha Financing Facility with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, represented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, to support the country’s critical energy sector needs. According to Emirates News Agency, the signing … Read more
Abu dhabi: Jeita Grotto will reopen to visitors starting July 15, following intensive efforts that led to a mutual agreement between the Ministry of Tourism and the Municipality of Jeita. According to Emirates News Agency, the municipality has already begun comprehensive maintenance and preparations, including work on the site and the cable car. The official … Read more
Lusaka: Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, received Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, during an official visit to the capital, Lusaka. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime … Read more
Al ain: The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) announced that Dr. Alya A. Arabi, a computational scientist at the university, has been granted four patents for ground-breaking innovations that span drug design and medical device development. According to Emirates News Agency, the patents reflect Dr. Arabi’s interdisciplinary expertise, combining computational science, quantum principles, engineering, and … Read more
Abu dhabi: Emirates Post, the UAE’s official postal service provider, has signed a strategic agreement with DHL Express UAE, the global leader in international express logistics, to launch DHL’s ‘Express Easy’ service at select Emirates Post branches. According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership marks a landmark milestone in developing the national postal network into … Read more