Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), has launched a digital integration project to enable the verification of academic qualifications, marking a pioneering step forward towards an integrated digital employment environment. According to Emirates News Agency, the project aligns with the UAE’s vision to drive digital transformation, streamline government processes, and enable private sector employers to verify workers’ academic qualifications electronically, whether they were issued in the UAE or abroad. The initiative facilitates the delivery of fast, reliable government services that meet evolving labour market

Abu Dhabi: The Artificial Intelligence Programme has kicked off its sixth cohort with the participation of 77 employees from both the government and private sectors. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to prepare a capable national generation to lead the digital transformation journey in the UAE by equipping them with the latest skills and knowledge in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The programme aims to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for technology and innovation and align with its future aspirations. According to Emirates News Agency, the launch of the programme, organised by the National Programme for

Gaza City: Less than five percent of the Gaza Strip’s cropland area remains available for cultivation, according to the latest geospatial assessment carried out by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), further deteriorating food production capacity and exacerbating the risk of famine in the area. According to Emirates News Agency, as of April 2025, more than 80% of the Gaza Strip’s total cropland area has been damaged, with 12,537 hectares out of 15,053 affected. The assessment revealed that 77.8% of this land is not accessible to farmers, leaving just

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors. Both parties aim to digitise procedures, simplify the customer journey, and achieve deeper integration between banking services and residency affairs, in a move that enhances quality of life and builds greater public trust. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed on behalf of the General Directorate by Major General Obaid Mehayer bin Suroor, Deputy Director-General, and on behalf of Emirates NBD by Marwan Hadi, Group Head of Retail

Guangxi: At least six people were killed, and two others are missing following the mountain torrent that struck a village in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Xinhua News Agency said on Sunday. The disaster hit Sanshe Village in Longsheng County, Guilin City, early Friday morning. According to Emirates News Agency, nine search and rescue teams have been deployed to carry out the rescue operations. The search efforts remain intense and orderly, with all parties continuing high-intensity sweeps, according to local authorities.

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Santiago Pe±a, President of the Republic of Paraguay, explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation aimed at supporting sustainable development and prosperity for both nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi during President Pe±a’s official visit to the UAE. The leaders discussed potential collaborations across various sectors, including development, the economy, trade, renewable energy, food security, and climate action. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities that serve the common interests of

Abu Dhabi: The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), under the supervision of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has announced a regional initiative aimed at eradicating malaria and preventing its resurgence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. According to Emirates News Agency, the project is managed by the entomology and vector control unit at the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. It is being executed in collaboration with the University of Oxford, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), and the WHO Global Malaria Programme (GMP). GLIDE is fully funding this initiative. Dr. Farida Al Hosani,

Baghdad: Iraq’s water reserves have fallen to their lowest in 80 years due to a dry rainy season and a significant drop in inflows from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, a government official said on Sunday. Khaled Shamal, Iraqi Spokesperson for the Water Resources Ministry, highlighted the severity of the situation as the country approaches summer with only around 10 billion cubic metres of water, significantly below the 18 billion cubic metres typically required. According to Emirates News Agency, Shamal expressed concern over the dwindling reserves, noting that last year’s strategic reserves were double the current levels. He emphasized that