Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo of Mexico on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness … Read more
Karabakh: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met in Karabakh to review the evolving ties between the two nations and explore ways to deepen cooperation. According to Emirates News Agency, the talks were held during His Highness’ official visit to Azerbaijan, … Read more
Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council’s meeting Tuesday at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office. In attendance were H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of … Read more
Dubai: Emirates announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline’s strategic growth. The facility will provide current and future pilots training on its fleet of Airbus A350s and its upcoming Boeing 777Xs. According to Emirates News Agency, the purpose-built and high-tech facility, spanning 63,318 sq. ft., houses … Read more
Abu dhabi: The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) has documented 709 violations of press freedom in Europe, affecting 1,249 media professionals or journalistic entities. The centre issued its semi-annual Monitoring Report, taking stock of the state of press freedom in Europe from January to June 2025, covering 36 countries, including EU Member … Read more
Rome: The EU rules on AI should be paused while potential ‘drawbacks’ are assessed, former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Tuesday during a conference considering the European Commission’s progress in implementing the recommendations set out in Draghi’s landmark report from 2024. The AI Act, which entered into force in August last year, but … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has turned several landmarks across the UAE orange in recognition of World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on 17th September. This year’s theme, ‘Patient safety from the start’, emphasizes the importance of ensuring safe care for newborns and children, aligning with the ministry’s dedication to global … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Defence today launched the ‘Ready’ programme, which aims to prepare and qualify an elite group of future leaders from among officers and civilians, equipping them with modern leadership and strategic skills that meet the requirements of the coming stage. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance leadership … Read more