Abu Dhabi: At least nine people were killed, and seven others injured on Saturday when a bus crashed on the Helicoidal Bridge along the La Linea highway, near the city of Calarca in Colombia’s Quindio Department, according to local police. According to Emirates News Agency, the bus, which was carrying 26 passengers, including engineering students from Alexander von Humboldt University and officials from the National Roads Institute, reportedly suffered a mechanical failure before losing control and striking the guardrails, police commander Luis Fernando Atuesta told local media. Emergency services responded immediately, and the injured were transported to nearby hospitals. Authorities

Abu Dhabi: Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have extended their congratulations to King Abdullah II of Jordan on the occasion of Jordan’s Independence Day, which is observed on 25th May. According to Emirates News Agency, the Rulers, including Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad 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, each sent individual congratulatory messages to King Abdullah.

Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Media Summit (AMS) 2025 will commence tomorrow in Dubai. The Summit, which runs until 28 May, will bring together ministers, prominent personalities, editors-in-chief, heads of media organisations, content creators, influencers, media technology experts, academics, and nearly 8,000 media professionals from the UAE and across the Arab world. According to Emirates News Agency, the region’s largest media thought leadership platform, the three-day Summit, is set to welcome nearly 8,000 participants from the UAE

Abu Dhabi: An initiative by Emirates Foundation launched the national programme, Misrah, during an introductory workshop hosted at its headquarters in Al Qana, Abu Dhabi. The workshop brought together representatives from government entities, community organisations, key media and logistics partners, as part of a comprehensive national effort to support community initiatives throughout 2025, in line with the aspirations of the UAE Year of Community. According to Emirates News Agency, the introductory workshop was attended by 50 participants, including representatives from government entities, community organisations, and key media and logistics partners. Participants included the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Abu Dhabi Heritage

Lahore: At least 14 people have lost their lives and more than 50 others have been injured due to severe weather conditions in various cities across Pakistan’s Punjab province. The region has been hit by dust storms, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall over the past few days, leading to these unfortunate incidents. According to Emirates News Agency, as reported by Emirates News Agency, further weather disturbances are anticipated in the coming days. Thunderstorms and snowstorms are expected to affect the capital city Islamabad, as well as the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the Pothwar region, and parts of