Gaza: As part of ongoing efforts to enhance essential services in the Gaza Strip, Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coastal Municipalities Water Utility to implement a project for drilling and equipping potable water wells in the Strip. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative is part of broader efforts to improve infrastructure and ensure access to clean water amid the severe crisis and hardships faced by residents. The project aims to provide potable water across various regions of the Gaza Strip, helping to alleviate the growing water crisis. This phase will involve

Dearborn: The Muslim Council of Elders hosted a pivotal seminar titled ‘Intra-Islamic Dialogue: A Reading of the Call for the People of Qiblah’ at the America International Arabic Book Fair. The event featured Imam Mohammad Mardini, Imam and Director of the American Muslim Centre in Dearborn, and Imam Ahmad Sobhi Mustafa, a Kansas City-based researcher and member of the Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism. According to Emirates News Agency, both speakers offered reflections on the urgent need to foster Islamic unity in the face of polarisation and divisive rhetoric. The seminar built on the outcomes of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference,

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed a delegation from the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi, along with the winners of the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Effortless Customer Experience Award, organised by the department, at Qasr Al Bahr. His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, also attended the meeting. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness congratulated the award recipients, acknowledging their initiatives to enhance the quality of public services and encouraging them

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a law aimed at regulating the judicial authority within the Emirate of Sharjah. The new legislation lays down a series of judicial principles and structures designed to ensure justice and fairness in legal proceedings. According to Emirates News Agency, the law emphasizes that the judiciary is the cornerstone of justice, mandating fair trials for all and prohibiting any actions that contravene these principles. It guarantees litigation as a protected right, ensuring equitable treatment for all parties involved without discrimination. Judges are

Sharjah: The House of Wisdom in Sharjah has launched the third phase of its knowledge initiative, “Treasury of Wisdom”, in collaboration with Arada Real Estate Development, at the Nest Arada Library located within the Nest student housing complex in Aljada. The initiative aims to enrich the knowledge resources available to students and academics near Sharjah University City and to support their educational and research journeys. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative was announced during an official ceremony attended by Marwa Al Aqroubi, Executive Director of the House of Wisdom, and Amit Arora, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Hospitality

Abu Dhabi: Kalimat Group, in collaboration with Nestl© UAE and supported by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, has launched a cultural and humanitarian initiative titled ‘A World of Stories’. The initiative aims to establish 120 libraries in children’s wards, wings, and play areas across hospitals and medical centres throughout the UAE, reaffirming the Group’s commitment to empowering children and promoting knowledge even in challenging circumstances. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative is the result of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Kalimat and Nestl©, in response to the need for children in medical facilities to have access to

Abu Dhabi: Fakih Fertility Group has launched the UAE’s first accredited fellowship programme in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, marking a major milestone in the advancement of reproductive medicine and specialist training in the country. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme is accredited by the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) and was inaugurated by Mohammed Al-Houqani, Secretary-General of NIHS, during a ceremony attended by senior officials from the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. He described the initiative as a key step towards achieving world-class standards in medical education and healthcare training. The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, where the approval of the UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and Halal Industry was announced. This strategy aims to bolster the Islamic financial sector, enhance global Islamic finance activities, and amplify the export of Halal products. According to Emirates News Agency, the strategy targets a significant increase in the assets of UAE Islamic banks, aiming to grow from AED986 billion to AED2.56 trillion within six years. Additionally, the value of listed Islamic sukuk