FAO Marks Emirati Women’s Day with Focus on Agriculture

Abu dhabi: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) joins the United Arab Emirates in commemorating Emirati Women’s Day, which this year coincides with the 50th anniversary of the General Women’s Union (GWU), under the leadership of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, ‘the Mother of the Nation’, Chairwoman of the General Women’s … Read more

UAE Chambers Signs MoU to Establish UAE-Angola Business Council for Economic Partnership

Luanda: The Federation of the UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Angola (CCIA) to establish the UAE-Angola Business Council, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and expanding investment opportunities. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was … Read more

Al Maleh and Fishing Festival to Kick Off in Dibba Al Hisn

Dibba al hisn: The 12th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival is set to officially commence on Thursday evening, August 28, in Dibba Al Hisn. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Dibba Al Hisn Municipality, the four-day event will take place at Al Hisn Island, … Read more

SEWA Completes Main Water Line from Kalba to Wadi Al Helo

Sharjah: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has successfully completed a major project to improve water supply in the region. This initiative involved extending a main water pipeline from Kalba to Wadi Al Helo, and it also included the construction of a new pumping station, six pumps, a ground tank, and two overhead … Read more

CONDOR and Hungary’s 4iG S and D Sign MoU to Establish Regional Hub for Non-Lethal Solutions

Abu dhabi: CONDOR, a Brazilian leader in non-lethal technologies and part of the UAE’s EDGE Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (S and D), a major telecommunications, IT, and defence-industrial group in Hungary and the Western Balkans, to explore the establishment of a regional hub in Hungary … Read more

‘Erth Dubai’ Initiative Attracts Over 5000 Participants

Dubai: ‘Erth Dubai’, one of the largest and most inclusive community and cultural initiatives launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has attracted contributions from over 5,000 participants since its inception in February … Read more

SPL Launches Upgraded Version of ‘Smart Knowledge Library’

Sharjah: Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) have introduced an updated version of their Smart Knowledge Library platform, which offers a range of professional and technical courses that can be taken online. These courses are taught by well-known experts and specialists, and the platform has a user-friendly design that works well on mobile devices. According to Emirates … Read more

UAE Rescue Team Intensifies Efforts to Combat Forest Fires in Albania

Tirana: The UAE rescue team is continuing its efforts to extinguish the massive wildfires raging across several areas of the Republic of Albania. Since its arrival in Albania, the team has carried out 27 specialised aerial missions using two ‘Black Hawk’ helicopters. These operations included 680 precise water drops on fire hotspots, during which more … Read more