Cairo: The League of Arab States, represented by its Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, honoured H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, with the Leading Arab Personality Award in Sustainable Development during the Arab Sustainability Day 2025 ceremony. The event, held under the theme ‘Raising Awareness of the Importance of Sustainability in the Arab Region,’ took place at the League’s headquarters in Cairo. According to Emirates News Agency, the ceremony commenced with a speech by Ahmed Aboul Gheit. He emphasized the significance of celebrating Arab Sustainability Day, which underscores the importance of promoting sustainable development concepts and

Abu Dhabi: A prominent UAE pioneer of giving contributed AED 10 million to the Life Endowment campaign in support of chronic disease patients, launched by the Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) under the slogan ‘With You For Life’. Contributions by individuals and institutions are part of a community-wide show of support to the campaign, reflecting the culture of giving and generosity, deeply rooted in UAE society, and the commitment shown by its members to support initiatives in the UAE, including those aimed at enhancing the sustainability of healthcare services afforded to those most in need. According to

Chongqing: H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, visited the Chongqing Planning Exhibition Hall, a key site for urban development in the city, situated along the Yangtze River’s southern bank. The visit forms part of Sheikh Ammar’s ongoing trip to Chongqing, aimed at exploring the city’s infrastructure and urban planning strategies. According to Emirates News Agency, during his visit, H.H. Sheikh Ammar received an extensive briefing on the exhibition, which covers over 13,000 square meters and features multimedia halls, interactive rooms, and 3D display rooms showcasing the city’s planning. He

St. Petersburg: Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Matviyenko Valentina, Chairwoman of the Council of Federation of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress (NIEC) in St. Petersburg, Russia. Several members of the FNC were present during this meeting. According to Emirates News Agency, the FNC Speaker expressed gratitude to the Council of Federation for inviting them to participate in the international environmental parliamentary conference. He praised the conference’s organization and recognized NIEC’s importance as a global platform for exchanging ideas and expertise on environmental issues and sustainable development.

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, engaged in discussions with Yuan Jiajun, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Party Secretary of Chongqing, along with several senior officials. The meeting was a part of H.H.’s official visit to the People’s Republic of China. According to Emirates News Agency, discussions during the meeting focused on augmenting cooperation across sectors such as advanced technology, industry, and renewable energy. The leaders also explored investment and trade opportunities between Ajman and Chongqing.

Abu Dhabi: The fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi Sports Championship for Schools and Universities has marked its biggest and most successful season yet, with more than 33,000 students from 389 schools and 13 universities across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Region, and Al Dhafra competing across 18 sports disciplines through a series of competitions held from November 2024 to May 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr Bashaer AlMatrooshi, Executive Director – Talent Enablement Sector at the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), stated that the championship reflects an unwavering commitment to nurturing student potential through sports. With

Gaza: A humanitarian aid convoy has arrived in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supported by the International Charity Organisation, to urgently ease the population’s growing hardship. The convoy delivered flour shipments to restart bakeries that had ceased operations due to a shortage of essential supplies, in an effort to ease the worsening famine and humanitarian crisis. According to Emirates News Agency, this delivery is part of the ongoing relief efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to address the crisis in the Gaza Strip, following the closure of border crossings for over two months, which halted relief operations

Kathmandu: Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, represented the UAE at the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad Forum in Kathmandu, Nepal. The forum, themed ‘Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity’, was inaugurated by Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli. According to Emirates News Agency, the event, organized by the Government of Nepal and named after Mount Everest, convened government officials, UN leaders, scientists, civil society, and regional communities. The objective was to enhance global dialogue on climate change, mountain ecosystems, and environmental justice. In his address, Balalaa reiterated the UAE’s dedication to climate diplomacy and