Month: August 2025

Abu dhabi: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has suffered the largest decline in coral cover in two of its three regions over the last year, research released on Wednesday showed, following a mass bleaching of its corals that was among the worst on record. According to Emirates News Agency, the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences (AIMS) … Read more

Abu dhabi: China had opened 128 shipping routes for the Silk Road Maritime Transport project by the end of July this year since it was launched in December 2018, according to data from Xiamen Customs. According to Emirates News Agency, the number of container ships that had sailed along these routes reached 20,293, with a … Read more

Abu dhabi: Vietnam attracted US$24.09 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of 2025, a 27.3 percent increase year-on-year, driven by strong investor confidence, the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office (NSO) reported on Wednesday. According to Emirates News Agency, the FDI inflows included newly-registered and adjusted capital, as well as … Read more

So paulo: President of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) Ambassador Andr© Corrªa do Lago announced the formal establishment of a council to engage with society and local authorities on solutions for climate change adaptation, according to Agªncia Brasil. According to Emirates News Agency, Corrªa do Lago reiterated that the issue of adaptation … Read more

Abu dhabi: Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has emphasized the UAE’s dedication to empowering its youth as a critical element for future prosperity and sustainability. Al Awar pointed out that young individuals account for half of the workforce in the UAE’s … Read more

Sharjah: The Sharjah Sports Council is set to organise an external training camp for its top athletes in Yalova, Trkiye, from 6th to 17th August. The camp will feature standout players engaged in basketball, volleyball, and handball from Sharjah’s clubs, as part of the council’s annual initiative to enhance training programmes abroad. According to Emirates … Read more

Abu dhabi: The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched its new “Mobile Pensions Council” initiative, an on-site programme designed to provide direct pension services, legal consultations, and awareness on pension laws to insured individuals and employers. This programme aims to enhance community engagement and reinforce the principles of social solidarity and shared … Read more

Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to Governor-General of Jamaica Patrick Allen and Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora in celebration of their respective countries’ Independence Days. In a gesture of goodwill, the messages were aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and expressing solidarity. According to Emirates … Read more