Abu Dhabi: The Dhul-Hijjah moon sighting for the year 1446 AH will take place at the UAE Council for Fatwa’s meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening, Tuesday, 29 Dhul-Qa’dah, 1446 AH, corresponding to May 27, 2025. The meeting is set to occur at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, in alignment with the committee’s national duties and responsibilities. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting will be chaired by Shaykh Abdullah bin Al Shaykh Al-Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa. Dr. Omar Habtoor Al-Darei, Vice Chairman of the Council, will also be in attendance, along

Dubai: Dubai Humanitarian and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) today signed a Letter of Intent in Siem Reap, Cambodia, marking a major milestone in enhancing joint humanitarian action across Southeast Asia. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement sets the foundation for strategic cooperation between the two entities to bolster emergency preparedness and response efforts across ASEAN Member States impacted by natural disasters and other humanitarian crises. The signing reflects a shared commitment to building resilient, sustainable, and agile systems for disaster relief in one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions. The Letter

Dubai: Schneider Electric has announced the launch of a significant AED100 million initiative focused on enhancing the education sector in the United Arab Emirates. The initiative was unveiled by H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, during the official inauguration of Schneider Electric’s new Dubai office, The NEST, located in Dubai Silicon Oasis. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Mansoor emphasized Dubai’s strategic efforts to position itself as a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and digital economy. The launch of this initiative aligns with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33,

Santiago: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Chile’s Tarapaca region on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 103 km (64 miles), which is considered significant in terms of its potential impact on the surface. According to Emirates News Agency, the earthquake’s epicenter and depth are being closely monitored by local authorities to assess any possible damage or need for emergency response. Further information on the affected areas and any resulting disruptions are yet to be disclosed.

Abu Dhabi: The Correctional and Rehabilitation Policies Committee at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has introduced a new brand identity, “Edmaj,” for products from correctional and rehabilitation centres. This initiative is part of a sustainable strategy to enhance inmates’ reintegration into society. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement was made during a committee meeting chaired by Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the ADJD. The committee examined development plans for rehabilitation and production programmes, emphasizing the promotion of inmates’ products under a unified identity. This move aligns with community integration goals and supports socio-economic empowerment. Counselor Al

Liverpool: A man has been detained after a car was driven into people in Liverpool city centre following the Liverpool Premier League victory parade on Monday. Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm after receiving reports that a car had hit a number of people on Water Street in the city centre. According to Emirates News Agency, the incident occurred after the Liverpool FC open-top bus parade travelled through the city centre. The police issued a statement saying: “We are currently dealing with reports of an RTC in Liverpool city centre. We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday