Tokyo: In a generous initiative by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the ‘Mother of the Nation’, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Centre for Arabic Language Education was officially inaugurated at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. According to Emirates News Agency, this initiative aligns with H.H. Sheikha Fatima’s pioneering role in promoting knowledge and advancing Arab culture globally. The centre is dedicated to providing comprehensive Arabic language education programs, encouraging cultural and literary studies, and

Abu Dhabi: Zayed National Museum has invited researchers from around the world to apply to the 2025 Zayed National Museum Research Fund. The Research Fund, which amounts to a total of AED1 million, supports research projects contributing to the preservation and advancement of knowledge and understanding of the United Arab Emirates’ heritage and culture, as well as that of the wider region. According to Emirates News Agency, the Research Fund is inspired by the values of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father, through its commitment to ambitious and rigorous research that preserves and revives the

Vienna: Austria’s Ministry of Health has announced a phased relaxation of measures implemented to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), following confirmation that the disease has not entered the country. The current epidemiological situation is reported to be stable. According to Emirates News Agency, in a recent coordination meeting with relevant stakeholders, it was agreed that the remaining FMD-related restrictions will be lifted. By the end of Tuesday, the final protection zones in the provinces of Burgenland and Lower Austria will be removed. Additionally, smaller border crossings to Hungary and Slovakia, which have been closed since early April as

Brussels: TRENDS Research and Advisory initiated its research tour in Belgium, engaging in a discussion session with the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal Institute for International Relations, known as Egmont. The focus was on exploring cooperation and strategic partnerships with Belgian think tanks, academic institutions, and universities to exchange knowledge, expertise, and collaborate on joint research and scientific events. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussion highlighted opportunities for long-term cooperation through joint studies and academic exchange. It also addressed Belgium’s strategic priorities in the Gulf region and explored how TRENDS’ expertise can support policymaking, foster mutual

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, received Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Senegal, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Senegal and explored ways of enhancing cooperation across various areas, particularly in promoting development, stability, and prosperity in the African continent. According to Emirates News Agency, the two sides also discussed regional and international developments of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of enhancing diplomatic efforts and continued coordination to support

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will mark the International Day for Biological Diversity tomorrow, observed this year under the theme ‘Harmony With Nature and Sustainable Development’. The theme underscores the essential balance between progress and the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity, particularly in addressing climate challenges. On this occasion, the United Nations has reiterated its call for urgent action to meet the goals outlined in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which sets 23 targets for 2030 and five global goals for 2050 to stop and reverse the loss of nature in 25 years. According to Emirates News Agency, three-quarters of

Osaka: The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has concluded the ‘Pillars of Arish: Architecture in Transition’ symposium at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Japan. Organised in collaboration with the UAE Pavilion and supported by the Dubai Cultural Grant Programme, the event aimed to fortify the cultural and creative sector while enhancing the UAE’s global standing. According to Emirates News Agency, the symposium, aligned with the UAE Pavilion’s ‘From Earth to Ether’ theme, delved into UAE architecture, emphasizing local design practices, material innovation, and regional exchanges. The discussions spotlighted traditional knowledge’s role in urban development, focusing on Arish structures and context-sensitive

Cairo: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, met with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria, Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church, at the Papal Residence in Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral located in Cairo’s Abbassia district. The meeting was centered on the significance of fostering religious tolerance and human coexistence globally. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the crucial role religious institutions play in promoting the values of fraternity among followers of all Abrahamic faiths. He referenced the Document on Human Fraternity, signed in the UAE in 2019 by