Abu Dhabi: Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi met with a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), led by Jo Dedeyne-Amann, Secretary of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and UNODC Representative. The meeting took place on Tuesday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions were centered on the coordination and cooperation required for the upcoming 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, which is scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi in April 2026. Minister Al Nuaimi emphasized

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Lebanon have issued a joint statement during the official visit of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the UAE. The statement highlights the commitment of both nations to enhance their bilateral relations, with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receiving President Aoun at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi for talks aimed at boosting cooperation across various sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, President Sheikh Mohamed warmly welcomed President Aoun and expressed optimism that the visit would fortify the fraternal relations between the two countries and further their

Abu Dhabi: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote cultural education and enhance heritage protection, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of the International Forum on Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Development: Fostering a Culture of Integrated Protection. According to Emirates News Agency, the event is organised in collaboration with UNESCO and involves participation from international organisations such as the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), International Council of Museums (ICOM), International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and others. It is scheduled to take place in

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) has reaffirmed the Arabic language’s role as a leading platform for knowledge production and cultural exchange, showcasing initiatives that preserve the memory of civilisations and celebrate intellectual achievement. According to Emirates News Agency, a flagship initiative is the ‘Kalima’ project affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), which has advanced translation efforts across the Arab world and strengthened Arabic’s presence on the global cultural stage. Since its launch, Kalima has translated over 1,300 titles from 24 languages across more than 10 fields, in collaboration with 800 translators and major

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Kalba, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sharjah Women’s Sports (SWS) and the University of Kalba. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation and communication between the two institutions, focusing on the development of women’s sports and contributing to the wider sports sector and society. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed at the University of Kalba by Hanan Mohammed Al Mahmoud, Vice President of the SWS, and Dr. Najwa Mohammed Al Hosani,

Wellington: Schools were closed and flights cancelled as New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, was hit by its strongest winds in over a decade on Thursday, while a state of emergency was declared in parts of the South Island after 24 hours of heavy rain. According to Emirates News Agency, average wind speeds reached up to 87 kilometres an hour (54mph) in Wellington, marking the strongest winds since 2013. Gusts south of the capital in coastal Baring Head reached 160 kilometres an hour, as reported by the government forecaster. The severe weather conditions forced the closure of educational institutions and led to

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Creative Media Authority (CMA) today announced at a press conference at the production set in Abu Dhabi, a new partnership with Showhouse Production, one of the region’s leading production companies, which will encore three significant production projects per year on a rolling basis. In 2025, Showhouse Production will deliver a TV drama series and two feature films which have a combined budget of US$30 million and all will be shot primarily in Abu Dhabi, ensuring key Arabic narratives and entertainment is created from the emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, the first of the three projects