Colombo: The Sri Lankan Army commended the efficiency of the UAE Search and Rescue (SAR) team and its high capabilities in dealing with difficult environments, the precision of its fieldwork, and its rapid access to affected sites. This acknowledgment comes as the UAE SAR team continues its critical missions in regions impacted by severe floods … Read more
Abu dhabi: Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, has announced ambitious plans to invest at least US$6 billion in the current fiscal year, which runs from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. Yusef Al Yusef, the Global Head of Distribution at Investcorp, revealed that the investment focus will be on private equity, real … Read more
Abu dhabi: Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), inaugurated the first edition of the Biosecurity Forum, organised by the Ministry with broad participation from government leaders, international experts, academics, and private-sector representatives. The Forum aims to unify national efforts to strengthen the biosecurity ecosystem and to ensure preparedness … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Federal National Council (FNC) has approved a federal draft law linking the Union General Budget and the budgets of independent federal entities for the fiscal year 2026. The approval took place during the council’s second session of the third ordinary term of the 18th legislative chapter, held at Zayed Hall in Abu … Read more
Dubai: Anna Joubin-Bret, Secretary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), stated that the UAE’s proposal to create a model law for digital trade and digital platforms signifies an important move toward establishing a global legal framework that promotes trust and innovation in the digital economy. According to Emirates News Agency, Joubin-Bret … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Rt Hon Sir Oliver Dowden KCB CBE MP, former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has stressed the need for global cooperation between governments and industry to address the escalating threats posed by misinformation, disinformation, and artificial intelligence (AI). He described the BRIDGE Summit 2025 as a pivotal platform for formulating … Read more
Abu dhabi: Chinese Executive Producer, Director, and Screenwriter Stanley Tong emphasized the significance of the BRIDGE Summit 2025 as a groundbreaking platform for fostering cross-border cooperation in media, entertainment, and sports. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the summit, Tong remarked on the strong presence of modern technologies featured at the event, which … Read more
Abu dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates has announced a significant pledge of US$550 million to support the United Nations’ Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO). This initiative aims to raise US$33 billion by 2026 to aid approximately 135 million people across 23 humanitarian operations … Read more