Mohammed bin Rashid Congratulates Professor Abbas El Gamal for Great Arab Minds 2025 Engineering and Technology Award

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Abbas El Gamal on receiving the Great Arab Minds 2025 award in the Engineering and Technology category. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the significance of Arab innovators in advancing engineering and technology, which strengthens regional development and contributes … Read more

Former Senegal President Highlights BRIDGE Summit’s Role in Shaping Digital Ethics Framework

Abu dhabi: Former President of Senegal Macky Sall said the BRIDGE Summit 2025 has brought together stakeholders from governments, NGOs, political leadership, and the private sector to shape a shared ethical framework for the future of digital technology. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the event, Sall – who served … Read more

UAE Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate to 3.65%

Abu dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to cut the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points, from 3.90% to 3.65%, effective from Thursday, 11 December. This move aligns with changes in monetary…

UAE Marks Human Rights Day with Notable Achievements

Abu dhabi: The UAE is marking Human Rights Day, reaffirming its notable achievements in advancing and safeguarding civil, political, economic, cultural, and social rights for all segments of society. The country continues to strengthen its legislative and regulatory frameworks, supported by national plans, programmes, and development strategies designed to uphold human rights, ensure a dignified … Read more

MoHRE Launches Enhanced Wage Protection System for Private Sector

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced an upgraded version of the Wage Protection System (WPS) in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE, Al Etihad Payments, and several MoHRE-accredited financial institutions through their digital platforms. According to Emirates News Agency, the update was launched as part of the … Read more

DIHAD Strengthens Asia Pacific Humanitarian Cooperation Through High-Level Session in Bangkok

Bangkok: DIHAD Sustainable Organisation hosted a high-level session titled Revisiting Humanitarian Partnerships in the Era of Humanitarian Reset during the Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week Asia Pacific 2025 in Bangkok. The dialogue brought together senior humanitarian leaders to examine how global challenges are reshaping partnerships and to identify opportunities for more inclusive and sustainable humanitarian outcomes … Read more