Dubai: The Ministry of Defence celebrated the graduation of 25 participants from the Future Leaders Programme under the patronage of the Office of H.H. the Minister of Defence. The ceremony was attended by Staff Major General Ishaq Saleh Mohammed Al Baloushi, Assistant Chief Of Staff Joint Capabilities at the Ministry of Defence, and Khalifa Rashid Al Hamli, Director of the Office of the Minister of Defence, at the Etihad Museum in Dubai. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme was conducted in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG). It aims to enhance government efficiency, foster resilience,

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced an update to the educational streams for Cycle 3 students in public schools and private schools following the Ministry’s curriculum, set to begin in the academic year 2025-2026. According to Emirates News Agency, this latest update was introduced after in-depth field surveys involving subject specialists in the educational field and parents, highlighting student trends from recent years. The announcement was made during a media briefing at MoE’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, attended by Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, Mohammed Al-Qasim, Undersecretary of MoE, other Ministry officials, and national media representatives.

Jiuquan: China launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. The spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasted off at 17:17 (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, as reported by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). According to Emirates News Agency, approximately 10 minutes after launch, the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The crew members, including mission commander Chen Dong along with crew members Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, are reported to be in good condition.

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, held a meeting with Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi. The Minister was accompanied by members of the ”Riyada Development Programme” team. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed was updated on the outcomes of the team’s recent visit to the Al Dhafra Region. This visit featured engagements with local entrepreneurs and officials aimed at identifying challenges in the entrepreneurial sector. The team also evaluated the progress of development initiatives and

Moscow: The Arabic language Olympiad among schoolchildren in grades 7-10 was held in the Russian capital for the first time. According to Emirates News Agency, more than 100 participants took part in the event, with their work evaluated by experts from Morocco, simultaneous interpreters, and university and school teachers. The press service of the capital’s Department of Education and Science reported that three students emerged as winners. The department highlighted a significant increase in the interest in Arabic among Moscow schoolchildren over the past three years. With this growing interest, Arabic will be included in the Moscow Olympiad of schoolchildren’s

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the ‘Mother of the Nation,’ Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), honoured outstanding female graduates who achieved distinction with honours from top national universities. The graduates recognised included those from the United Arab Emirates University (44th cohort), Zayed University (23rd cohort), and the Higher Colleges of Technology (34th cohort). According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikha Fatima extended her warmest congratulations to the graduates, urging them to continue their pursuit of knowledge and excellence.

Dubai: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), has joined forces with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to launch a dedicated AI trade and investment hub. This initiative aims to accelerate cross-border collaboration and create new opportunities for AI startups and investors across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative has the backing of regional partners, including those from Europe. DCAI, founded by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of

Dubai: In the presence of Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dubai Chamber of Commerce – one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers – has announced the establishment of the Peruvian Business Council. The new council is dedicated to expanding cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and Peru, deepening trade and investment ties, and promoting bilateral partnerships across all sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement came during the inaugural annual general meeting of the Peruvian Business Council, which took place at Dubai Chamber’s headquarters. The launch brings the total