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Geneva: The General Women’s Union (GWU) has launched the “Fatima bint Mubarak Initiative for Digital Leadership for African Women” under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Nation,” Chairwoman of the GWU, President of the…

Ushuaia: A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck southeast of Ushuaia in southern Argentina on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

According to Emirates News Agency, the earthquake struck 296 km southeast of Ushuaia at a depth of 10 km. No casu…

Abu dhabi: The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has launched the third cohort of its flagship Nafis Leadership Program. Organised in partnership with the UAE Government Leaders Program, the initiative reinforces ETCC’s ongoing commitment …

Sharjah: Alef Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NAMA Women Advancement Establishment to form a partnership for a full year, aimed at promoting holistic corporate practices and consolidating the principles of gender equality. Ma…

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a Decree-Law amending Law No. (7) of 2020 concerning the organisation of the Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA). The Decree-Law outline…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) app collected AED8.6 million in donations during the first half of 2026 through more than 35,000 transactions, while attracting 75,000 visits.

According to Emirates News Agency, Saeed Ghanem Al Suwai…

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the 29th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award (1448H – 2027). The launch follows the introduction of the Award’s…

Philadelphia: More than 373,000 homes and businesses were without power as of July 6 due to extreme weather conditions across several areas of the United States, according to data from PowerOutage.us.

According to Emirates News Agency, Pennsylvania …