Bus Crash Claims 14 Lives and Injures 34 on Algerian Highway

B©char: Fourteen people were killed and 34 injured when a passenger bus overturned on a national highway in southern Algeria. The tragic incident occurred while the bus was traveling on the route linking B©char and Tindouf. According to Emirates News Agency, the Civil Protection Service reported that the vehicle flipped onto its roof under unspecified … Read more

UAE Reshapes Global Media Future at BRIDGE Summit

Abu dhabi: The BRIDGE Summit is set to begin tomorrow in the UAE capital, focusing on enhancing innovation and developing new tools that advance content creation. The event is one of the initiatives of BRIDGE Alliance, an international organisation aimed at driving greater inclusivity, diversity, and impact across the media, content, and entertainment sectors. According … Read more

MBRHE and Dubai Islamic Bank Forge Strategic Partnership for Enhanced Housing Finance

Dubai: Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) to enhance housing finance services for citizens in Dubai. This partnership aims to streamline financing procedures and contribute to the improvement of citizens’ quality of life. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement focuses on improving operational … Read more

SEWA Issues 6,721 NOCs and Updates GIS for Over 22,000 Projects

Sharjah: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) issued 6,721 No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for road works, excavations, and construction projects across various areas and sectors in Sharjah city during the first ten months of 2025. These certificates cover projects requiring the connection, modification, or upgrading of electricity, water, gas, and fiber optic lines. … Read more

First High-Resolution 3D Map of Earth’s 2.75 Billion Buildings Unveiled

Munich: Scientists in Germany have, for the first time, produced the most comprehensive digital representation of the world’s built environment by compiling a high-resolution, three-dimensional dataset containing 2.75 billion buildings. According to Emirates News Agency, the GlobalBuildingAtlas, developed by a research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), provides a foundation for advanced climate … Read more

7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Alaska

Juneau: An earthquake measuring magnitude 7.0 struck the US state of Alaska on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors were felt in the state capital, Juneau, and in neighbouring areas of Canada, local media reported. According to Emirates News Agency, the USGS said the epicentre was located 96 kilometres northeast of Yakutat … Read more

Mohammed bin Rashid Engages with Ecuador’s President on Strengthening Bilateral Relations

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met with Daniel Noboa, the President of the Republic of Ecuador, at Zabeel Palace in Dubai. The official meeting focused on enhancing cooperation and expanding friendly bilateral relations between the two nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the … Read more