Abu Dhabi Customs and Competere Group Collaborate to Enhance Global Trade Facilitation

Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Customs and the UK-based Competere Group, a consultancy specializing in economic policy and trade law, have entered into a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting innovation in trade facilitation and bolstering global competitiveness. The partnership will utilize advanced technologies and forward-thinking economic models to create a business environment conducive to sustainable growth … Read more

PureHealth Launches Mental Health Services in UAE via AI-Enabled Pura App

Abu dhabi: PureHealth has launched nationwide virtual mental health services through its AI-enabled health app, Pura, in collaboration with SAKINA, the region’s largest mental health network. The service gives people across the UAE direct access to licensed psychologists and psychiatrists from wherever they are. It positions mental health as a key pillar of overall wellbeing, … Read more

Trkiye’s International Reserves Reach Record High of $186.2 Billion

Ankara: The Turkish Central Bank’s official international reserves reached a new all-time high of $186.2 billion as of October 3, according to official figures. According to Emirates News Agency, the reserves rose by 1.8%, or $3.2 billion, from the previous week’s $183 billion, as stated by the bank and quoted by the state-run news agency … Read more

IUCN Unveils Second Edition of Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions

Paris: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially launched the Second Edition of the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. This marks a significant advancement in the Union’s efforts to promote Nature-based Solutions that are effective and firmly grounded in science. According to Emirates News … Read more

EU Expands Network of AI Factories, Strengthening Its ‘AI Continent’ Ambition

Brussels: The European Commission announced a major expansion of Europe’s AI infrastructure, with six new AI Factories joining the network of existing AI Factories. This brings the total to 19 AI Factories across 16 Member States. The new AI Factories will be established in the Czech Republic, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Poland. They … Read more

Fujairah Municipality Wins International ‘Silver Stevie Award’ for ‘Fujairah Roads Lighting Project’

Abu dhabi: Fujairah Municipality has won the international ‘Silver Stevie Award’ for its innovative project, ‘Fujairah Roads Lighting Project,’ in the category of ‘Organisation of the Year – Non-Profit or Governmental Organisations,’ as part of the 2025 International Business Awards. According to Emirates News Agency, the Municipality was honoured during the award ceremony held in … Read more

EMSTEEL Champions UAE’s Steel Industry Future Towards Global Sustainability

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has solidified its leading position in the steel sector both regionally and globally, supported by national strategies focused on enhancing industrial sustainability and improving production efficiency in line with the country’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. According to Emirates News Agency, the EMSTEEL Group stands out as … Read more

Frontex: Irregular Crossings into EU Fall 22% in First 9 Months of 2025

Abu dhabi: Irregular entries into the European Union decreased 22% in the first nine months of 2025, reaching 133,400, according to preliminary data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. Across Europe, more than 3,600 Frontex officers continue to assist national authorities in safeguarding the EU’s external borders. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more