Abu Dhabi: In his role as Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, has introduced Decision No. (2) of 2025. This new directive focuses on the protection of public employees who report financial or administrative misconduct or cooperate with the Financial Audit Authority in Dubai. According to Emirates News Agency, the Decision is grounded in Law No. (4) of 2018, which established the Financial Audit Authority, and its subsequent amendments. It applies specifically to employees working within entities that fall

Gland: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially endorsed Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak for a second term as President. This decision comes after approval by election officials and members of the IUCN during its 113th council meeting held in Gland, Switzerland. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Mubarak’s nomination was proposed by IUCN members, with the election set to occur during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi from 9th to 15th October this year. Razan Al Mubarak was first elected President of the IUCN in 2021, making her the second woman in the Union’s 75-year

Cairo: The General Secretariat of the Arab League, specifically its Social Affairs Sector – Department of Culture and Dialogue of Civilisations, is set to convene a meeting tomorrow to track the progress of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 that pertain to culture. According to Emirates News Agency, the timing of this meeting aligns with the annual celebration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, which takes place on 21st May. This event is part of the Arab League’s broader commemoration of the day that was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2002,

Dubai: Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), the official fashion week of Dubai and a rising global fashion destination, is set to return this autumn. The Spring/Summer 2026 edition will run from 1st to 6th September 2025 at Dubai Design District (d3), a global creative hub by TECOM Group PJSC, marking over a decade of design innovation. According to Emirates News Agency, DFW is the first fashion week on the global calendar, preceding New York, London, Milan, and Paris. It continues to shape the international fashion narrative from the heart of the region. The upcoming edition follows February’s Autumn/Winter 2025/26 showcase, which

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, witnessed the signing of an agreement to implement affordable housing projects in the emirate. The agreement was signed between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Municipality, and Wasl Group. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Urban Planning, on behalf of the RTA. Marwan bin

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, chaired a meeting of the Defence Council, where he stressed the importance of strengthening efforts, fostering teamwork, and deepening collaboration to release the leadership’s vision for advancing the UAE’s defence capabilities. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praised the steadfast support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and his commitment to equipping all units with

Abu Dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have extended messages of condolences to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman following the passing of the mother of the Honourable Lady, the Spouse of His Majesty the Sultan. According to Emirates News Agency, the condolences were conveyed by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah.

Dubai: H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, inaugurated the Conference and Exhibition for Digital Economy Technologies ‘Seamless Middle East 2025’ at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event, held from May 20 to 22 under the patronage of the Arab League, draws senior officials, sectoral experts, and key figures from the global digital economy sector. According to Emirates News Agency, the event showcases the launch of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy’s strategic plan for 2025-2030, under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed