Abu Dhabi: Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) customers will soon be able to earn loyalty points by paying their utility bills on time, thanks to the company’s partnership with Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat) to integrate the EmCan loyalty programme. According to Emirates News Agency, through the integration with EmCan, EtihadWE customers will be able to earn loyalty EmCoins, which are redeemable across a wide network of EmCan partner outlets. EmCan, developed and operated by Emarat, is a comprehensive loyalty programme that rewards members for their daily spending. Points can be earned and redeemed at Emarat service stations, convenience stores, and

Sharjah: Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR) held a panel discussion titled “Capacity Development: Towards Success in the Workplace” at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah. According to Emirates News Agency, the session was attended by Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Executive Council Member of Sharjah and Head of the Human Resources Department, along with various directors, officials, and employees from government entities and institutions across Sharjah. The discussion was led by Dr. Saeed Harib Al Mansoori, a human resources expert with the Sharjah Police General Headquarters. The panel delved into several critical topics, such as the importance of continuous development

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) and the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) signed an agreement to expand and establish more “Nabdh” community hubs across various regions of the Emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, the first-of-a-kind ‘Nabdh’ community hub in Abu Dhabi is designed to facilitate community engagement and connections by providing inclusive spaces for community members. Under the agreement, the DMT will offer support in establishing the new hubs and develop modern facilities that cater to all community segments. Eng. Hamad Al Dhaheri, Undersecretary of DCD, highlighted that the agreement aligns with

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Johann Wadephul on his appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The phone conversation between the two ministers served as a platform to explore the strategic partnership between the UAE and Germany. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussion focused on deepening bilateral relations and broadening cooperation across key sectors. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed his best wishes to Wadephul for success in his new role and expressed a desire to foster close cooperation aimed at strengthening ties

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, engaged in discussions with several ministers from the Republic of Mozambique, including Ricardo Xavier Sengo, Minister in the President’s Office for Civil Matters; Joo Jorge Matlombe, Minister of Transport and Logistics; and Am©rico Muchanga, Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting focused on the close bilateral ties in areas of mutual interest and explored ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The discussions emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations to fulfill

Brussels: The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached an agreement that allows member states to gradually introduce the Entry/Exit digital border management system (EES) over a period of six months. This new system aims to enhance border security by digitally recording entries and exits, as well as collecting data from passports, fingerprints, and facial images of non-EU nationals who are travelling for short stays in EU member states. According to Emirates News Agency, the introduction of the EES is expected to significantly reduce the likelihood of identity fraud and overstay. The system will allow for

Al Ain: The Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre at Al Ain Zoo recently welcomed a group of students from different education levels, organized by the Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi. The visit formed part of broader efforts to strengthen student and teacher competencies in innovation and future-focused learning. According to Emirates News Agency, the visit was designed to nurture critical thinking and problem-solving skills, offering a dynamic educational experience rooted in inquiry-based learning. In parallel, educators engaged in workshops focused on utilizing AI to improve teaching strategies and curriculum delivery in the context of international assessments. The

Abu Dhabi: Al Masaood Group is participating in the ‘Make it in the Emirates 2025’ event to spotlight its industrial business units, including Al Masaood Industries, Al Masaood Motor Tech, Al Masaood Projects and Engineering Services Division (PESD), and Al Masaood Bergum. Ahmed Salmeen, Chief Executive Government Affairs at Al Masaood, emphasized the group’s commitment to supporting the UAE Vision 2031 and national priorities like diversification, industrial identity, and sustainable development. Salmeen mentioned that Al Masaood believes in the power of public-private partnerships to drive industrial progress. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Masaood Industries is leveraging technology to design,