Dubai: Orient Insurance on Thursday reported a 21 percent year-on-year increase in net profit after tax for the first half of 2025, reaching AED503 million, up from AED416 million in the same period last year. According to Emirates News Agency, insurance revenue rose 24 percent to AED4.47 billion, compared to AED3.60 billion in H1 2024. … Read more
Ras al khaimah: A member of Ras Al Khaimah Police has successfully reached the summit of Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak, following a gruelling five-day expedition. Major Ibrahim Saif Al Mazrouei scaled the 5,642-metre mountain in Russia, becoming the first Ras Al Khaimah Police officer to climb one of the Seven Summits. He raised the … Read more
Abu dhabi: Kuwait oil price dropped four cents to US$71.61 per barrel on Wednesday compared to Tuesday’s US$71.65 pb, reported Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Thursday. According to Emirates News Agency, globally, Brent futures decreased 75 cents to US$66.89 pb while West Texas Intermediate went down 81 cents to US$64.35 pb, as per the Kuwait News … Read more
Ras al khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has entered into a partnership with the Indian construction firm Rana Group to establish the Erisha Smart Manufacturing Hub, a project set to transform the region’s industrial and sustainability sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration will facilitate the expansion of Rana Group’s electric vehicle … Read more
Tokyo: Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions, recently visited prominent community-based organizations in Tokyo. Her visit was part of her participation in Expo Osaka 2025 and focused on initiatives in peace, education, and environmental awareness. According to Emirates News … Read more
Moscow: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Moscow on an official visit to the Russian Federation. Upon entering Russian airspace, His Highness’ plane was welcomed and escorted by military aircraft. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness was accorded an official reception following his arrival at Vnukovo Airport, where … Read more
Abu dhabi: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) have announced the UAE’s inaugural delivery of low-carbon aluminium, produced using electricity from the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. This marks a significant milestone in the region’s energy and industrial sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, EGA has branded this low-carbon aluminium as MinimAL … Read more
Shanghai: Shanghai’s ports have seen a steady rise in cross-border passenger traffic since the start of the summer travel season. In July alone, Shanghai airport and ports recorded over 3.67 million cross-border passenger trips, up 11.8% year-on-year. According to Emirates News Agency, at Terminal 2 of Pudong International Airport, large crowds filled the departure hall, … Read more