Abu Dhabi: The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre, the largest facility of its kind in the region, recently hosted the first Arabian Regional Scientific Seagrass Workshop in partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) – Dugong MOU Secretariat, and with the participation of Professor Emma Jackson, President of the World Seagrass Association. According to Emirates News Agency, the workshop brought together marine researchers and environmental experts from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman to highlight the vital ecological role

Abu Dhabi: Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), met on Monday with a senior delegation from KIMS Hospitals Group, based in Hyderabad, India, led by Dr Rakesh Jalla, Senior Vice-President for International Business and Partnerships. The meeting explored avenues for cooperation in specialised healthcare, diagnostics, medical education, and scientific research. According to Emirates News Agency, discussions focused on developing training programmes, improving patient experience, and facilitating the exchange of medical expertise between the UAE and India. Both sides also reviewed the potential for UAE-based patient referrals to KIMS hospitals in India, to broaden access to

Sharjah: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced its role as host for the mid-year meeting of the Small Mammal Taxon Advisory Group (TAG), part of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). According to Emirates News Agency, the event is organized in collaboration with the EPAA through the Arabia’s Wildlife Centre, a leading institution in the region specializing in breeding and protecting endangered species. This collaboration underscores EPAA’s dedication to fostering international cooperation and advancing efforts in environmental conservation and biodiversity protection. Scheduled from May 5th to 9th, 2025, the meeting will take place

Abu Dhabi: Khalaf Abdullah Rahma Al Hammadi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, confirmed that the Fund’s early investment in digital systems has significantly contributed to increasing employer compliance with the law, ensuring the sustainability of the pension system, and protecting the rights of citizens and their families. He pointed out that the Direct Debit system – which the Fund began implementing in recent years as one of the outcomes of digital transformation – has succeeded in raising the pension contribution collection rate to 99.93 percent. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Hammadi stated that the Direct Debit service

Fujairah: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, received Khalid Abdulrahim Al Zaabi, Consul-General of the State of Kuwait in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and Nabil Abdul Khalek, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the UAE, in separate meetings at his office in the Emiri Diwan. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Mohammed welcomed both dignitaries and their delegations, extending his wishes for success in their respective missions. The discussions between Sheikh Mohammed and the visiting officials focused on topics of mutual interest, with an emphasis on enhancing bilateral relations and

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Zayed University, has launched the ‘Modern Heritage Research Grants’ programme, a strategic initiative aligned with the national efforts to preserve and promote the UAE’s modern architectural heritage. The programme aims to support and encourage comprehensive research on the country’s architectural legacy from the 1960s through the 1990s and is endorsed by the ‘Sustainable Impact’ seal from Majra – the National CSR Fund. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme will award up to 20 grants to individuals, researchers, and enthusiasts who will critically examine the UAE’s modern architecture and its regional

Kuwait City: The International Women’s Empowerment and Capacity Building Organisation, Tamkeen, has honored the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) at its 53rd Conference in Kuwait, themed ‘Positivity is the Gateway to Sustainable Recovery from Addiction.’ DFWAC received the Kafa Award for its innovative Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program, marking it as the leading initiative to combat violence against women in the Arab world. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative is one of the first in the region to employ animal-assisted therapy as a means of providing psychological empowerment, emotional support, and integrated treatment for women and children

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, today inaugurated GISEC Global 2025, recognized as the world’s third-largest cybersecurity event and the most significant in the MENA region. According to Emirates News Agency, the event was marked by H.H. Sheikh Mansoor’s visit to several of the 750 exhibiting brands, including prominent names such as the Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC), Huawei, and the Microsoft Hub. He was accompanied by senior officials including Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General of the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority. The event’s theme, ‘Securing an AI-Powered