SFRA Unveils ‘Future Fishermen’ Programme Targeting Youth

Sharjah: Zainab Jassim Al Sajwani, Head of the Media Department at the Sharjah Fish Resources Authority (SFRA), announced the launch of the inaugural “Future Fishermen” summer programme. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Sharjah Youth and the Aqua Fishing Academy, is designed for 50 students aged 14 to 16. According to Emirates News Agency, the … Read more

Egypt Welcomes UK’s Decision to Recognise State of Palestine

Abu dhabi: Egypt welcomed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement that Britain intends to recognise the State of Palestine. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, in a statement carried by Middle East News Agency (MENA), described the move as part of growing international momentum toward a Palestinian state within … Read more

Diplomacy Based on Human Communication Key to Global Peace, UAE Emphasizes at IPU-UN Conference

Geneva: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee in the Federal National Council (FNC), led a panel discussion focused on innovation for peace, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, and the role of parliaments in shaping the digital future. This session was part of the Sixth … Read more

Ruwad Funds Five Projects Worth AED 1.2 Million in H1 2025

Sharjah: The Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad), affiliated with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), funded five new projects with a total value of AED 1.2 million during the first half of 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the funding included three professional projects and two commercial ventures. During the same period, Ruwad … Read more

Global Electricity Demand Set to Grow by 3.3% in 2025, 3.7% in 2026 Despite Economic Pressures

Paris: Global electricity demand is expected to expand at one of the fastest sustained paces in over a decade despite ongoing economic pressures, according to a new IEA report, with renewables, natural gas and nuclear all contributing to meet the additional demand. According to Emirates News Agency, electricity demand is set to rise by 3.3% … Read more

CBUAE Keeps Base Rate Steady at 4.40%

Abu dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has opted to maintain the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 4.40%. This move aligns with the recent decision by the US Federal Reserve to leave the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) unchanged. According to Emirates News Agency, the CBUAE also decided … Read more