Dubai: The Arab Government Sustainability Fellowship, the region’s first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at empowering public sector leaders in sustainability, has celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort. This event marks a notable step in the ongoing efforts across the Arab region to enhance environmental governance. According to Emirates News Agency, the fellowship was organized by the UAE Government Development and Future Office, in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO), an entity under the League of Arab States, and the Posterity Institute. This initiative is a testament to the commitment to fostering joint Arab action and leadership in sustainability, focusing

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) unveiled the second Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection: Exhibition-Dossiers, showcasing historically significant masterpieces which further highlights Abu Dhabi’s position as a world-leading cultural centre. According to Emirates News Agency, the latest exhibition in the series brings together important works that capture key moments in the history of art, offering rare public access to masterpieces that encourage a deeper understanding of art. Aiming to preserve and present prominent works, the Abu Dhabi Collection invites art lovers and scholars alike to immerse themselves in the exhibition and contribute to

Dubai: Meta, in collaboration with the Creators HQ, held its first regional event to unveil ‘Edits’, a new video editing application designed specifically for creators. The event hosted by Creators HQ, the first dedicated space for content creators in the UAE and the Middle East, featured a hands-on workshop titled ‘Mastering the Edit – Meta’s New Video Editing App’, offering creators an in-depth look at the platform’s advanced tools and features. According to Emirates News Agency, available for free on both iOS and Android, ‘Edits’ empowers users to create and enhance short-form video content with ease and artistic flair, marking

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) reiterates its unwavering support for Emirati beekeepers, in celebration of World Bee Day, observed annually on 20th May. According to Emirates News Agency, this commitment is exemplified through the continued provision of high-quality queen bees from the Emirati honeybee breed, aiming to ensure the sustainability of the beekeeping sector and enhance the production of premium local honey varieties such as Samar, Sidr, Ghaf, Mangrove, and wildflower. Between March and April 2025, ADAFSA successfully bred and produced 2,100 tenth-generation queen bees of the Emirati honeybee breed. This initiative is part

Dubai: The Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025, hosted as part of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF), drew over 1,400 gaming and esports professionals from 70 countries to explore the growing opportunities within the Middle East and North Africa’s gaming sector. Powered by Pocket Gamer Connects, in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the summit was held recently at the Dubai World Trade Centre. According to Emirates News Agency, over 2,000 meetings were organised throughout the event through the MeetToMatch online networking platform, featuring panel discussions with more than 75 speakers, including government officials and global

Ras Al Khaimah: H.B. Fuller, a global leader in adhesives, has officially launched its new regional manufacturing facility within the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), marking a significant commitment to innovation and growth throughout the Middle East and North Africa. According to Emirates News Agency, the inauguration was attended by notable figures including RAKEZ Managing Director Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, H.B. Fuller President and CEO Celeste Mastin, alongside more than 50 key partners and suppliers, signifying a crucial step in the company’s regional expansion efforts. The facility, spanning 15,000 m², is situated in RAKEZ’s Al Hamra Industrial

Beijing: China’s Private Economy Promotion Law took effect on Tuesday, marking a milestone in the development of the country’s private sector and a landmark event in building a socialist market economy, said Li Chao, spokesperson for the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) in a press release on Tuesday. According to Emirates News Agency, the NDRC, China’s top economic planner, will promote the law’s implementation through three main actions: launching nationwide publicity campaigns, expediting the rollout of supporting policies, and working with relevant departments and local governments to address private enterprises’ concerns, Li said. Li noted that in terms of

Warsaw: A new joint study from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Poland’s National Research Institute (NASK) found that 1 in 4 jobs worldwide is potentially exposed to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) – but that transformation, not replacement, is the most likely outcome. According to Emirates News Agency, the report, launched on 20th May, and titled ‘Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure’, introduces the most detailed global assessment to date of how GenAI may reshape the world of work. The index provides a unique and nuanced snapshot of how AI could transform occupations and employment