Brussels: A new report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) highlights the significant impact circular economy practices could have on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union’s heavy industries, such as plastics, steel, aluminium, cement, and concrete. Improved materials management, including reduction, reuse, and recovery measures, could help the EU industry decrease emissions by … Read more
Rome: The benchmark of world food commodity prices saw a slight decline in September, driven primarily by decreases in the sugar and dairy price indices, as detailed in a recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). According to Emirates News Agency, the FAO Food Price Index, which monitors monthly … Read more
Sharjah: The Higher Committee of the Islamic Arts Festival has approved the artworks for the 26th edition, scheduled to take place in November under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The decision was made during a meeting at the Sharjah Department of … Read more
Rome: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) released updated forecasts for global cereal production in 2025, with total output now pegged at 2 971 million tonnes, up 3.8% from last year’s level and marking the largest annual growth since 2013. According to Emirates News Agency, the new Cereal Supply and Demand … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Trkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt have expressed their support for Hamas’ recent actions concerning U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the conflict in Gaza. The ministers have welcomed the steps taken by Hamas towards releasing hostages and initiating negotiations for … Read more
Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (14) of 2025, which aims to regulate the professional practice of engineering consultancy offices in the Emirate of Dubai. The law is designed to advance the … Read more
Paris: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, engaged in discussions with Eric Lombard, French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, and Nathalie Delattre, Minister Delegate for Tourism, to enhance the economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and France. The dialogue centered on expanding economic and … Read more
Paris: On World Teachers’ Day, UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and Education International have urged governments, partners, and the international community to collectively recognize collaboration as a fundamental norm within the teaching profession. The call emphasizes that only through effective cooperation at all levels can stakeholders build truly inclusive, equitable, and resilient education systems worldwide. According to … Read more