Paris: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, a Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of Sharjah, was awarded a distinguished UNESCO honour upon the completion of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language. According to Emirates News Agency, at the official ceremony held at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, themed ‘Arabic Language: A Bridge Between Heritage and Knowledge’, H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), was present, along with Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, chairperson of the Sharjah Book

Berlin: Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, and Kai Wegner, Mayor of Berlin, inaugurated GITEX EUROPE x Ai EVERYTHING 2025, a significant event highlighting Dubai’s commitment to AI and digital services. Attended by key figures such as Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of the Digital Dubai Authority, and Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology, the event underscores Dubai’s leadership in technology. According to Emirates News Agency, the Dubai Pavilion features 12 government and private entities showcasing advanced digital services, reflecting the emirate’s leadership in adopting future technologies. The pavilion highlights

Dubai: In line with its commitment to nurturing the next generation of national media talent, a delegation from the Dubai Media Council (DMC) visited the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in Dubai to engage with media students and introduce them to the ‘Emirati Media Talent Pledge’ initiative. According to Emirates News Agency, the visit was led by Nehal Badri, Secretary-General of the Dubai Media Council, and aimed to strengthen collaboration with the academic community. The event offered students direct exposure to the Council’s initiatives, including guidance on career development and entry into the media sector. The Council reaffirmed that empowering

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed bilateral relations during a phone call with Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The discussion focused on enhancing cooperation between the two nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the conversation between the ministers reviewed ways to bolster collaboration in areas that align with the developmental priorities of both countries. The dialogue signifies a mutual interest in strengthening ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation that benefit their respective national objectives.

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has formed a strategic partnership with Rabdan Academy to train the future generation of Emirati professionals for impactful roles within Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector. This initiative was unveiled at the Make it in the Emirates Forum 2025 (MIITE), showcasing Abu Dhabi’s dedication to nurturing a competitive national workforce in line with the emirate’s long-term economic transformation goals. According to Emirates News Agency, as Abu Dhabi advances its industrial ecosystem, the collaboration between ADIO and Rabdan Academy will introduce training and certification programmes tailored to meet labor market demands. These programmes aim to