Abu Dhabi: The UAE, represented by the UAE Space Agency, recently hosted a workshop on the Artemis Accords at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). This gathering brought together delegates from over 30 of the 55 signatory nations, reaffirming their commitment to promoting peaceful, transparent, and sustainable space exploration. According to Emirates News Agency, the workshop aims to reinforce the principles of peaceful and responsible space exploration and discuss future approaches to foster a shared commitment to transparency, information exchange, space heritage protection, and ensuring sustainability in outer space environments. The workshop focused on advancing the implementation of the

Osaka: The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition has announced that the number of visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan reached five million on Monday. According to Emirates News Agency, during a ceremony to mark the achievement, Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of the Association, stated that the number of visitors to the Expo had increased from four million to five million in seven days, and that more visitors were coming to the Expo with each passing day. He added, “The five millionth visitor was presented with a commemorative gift, including a Night Ticket allowing them to visit in the

Dubai: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has partnered with Majid Al Futtaim, a leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle group in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, to explore the future of robotics in retail. This collaboration is unique in that it starts not in laboratories, but directly in shopping malls with real shoppers. According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership features a live pilot at City Centre Mirdif, where two avatar-style robots assist visitors in navigating the mall. This initiative is part of a larger effort to understand how robotics can enhance everyday experiences in shopping centers, hotels, and entertainment destinations,

Turpan: A global campaign was launched on Saturday in Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, aimed at promoting China’s 40 cultural heritage sites to international travellers. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative, titled “Nihao! China” 2025 World Cultural Heritage Tourism Overseas Promotion Season, will run until November this year. It aims to raise awareness and promote these UNESCO-listed cultural heritage sites as attractive destinations through various activities, such as video screenings and photography exhibitions. Special offline promotional events are planned in Japan, the UK, and the US, according to the event organisers. The launch ceremony featured keynote speeches and panel

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has forged a partnership with Etihad Airways to bolster the National Scholarship Programme. This initiative aims to provide scholarships in key areas of study, facilitating a direct pathway for students to secure careers with one of the nation’s leading aviation firms. According to Emirates News Agency, this collaboration signifies a progressive step in MoHESR’s mission to refine scholarship strategies through alliances with prominent public and private sector organizations. The partnership is designed to enable Emirati students to pursue degrees in selected fields at prestigious international institutions. Both MoHESR and

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and Mother of the Nation, has contributed to the ‘Life Endowment’ campaign by endowing an AED172 million building. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikha Fatima also directed the renaming of the building from ‘Deena Tower’ to ‘Life Tower’ to emphasise the campaign’s humanitarian mission. She affirmed that the UAE is proud of its unique values and principles, which have become a deeply ingrained societal culture, inspiring individuals and institutions

ABU DHABI: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, has partnered with Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the UAE’s first fully integrated digital bank, to enable the use of AE Coin payments for flight bookings via the AEC Wallet App. This collaboration positions Air Arabia as the first airline in the region to offer stablecoin-based payments, reflecting its commitment to innovative digital solutions for its customers. According to Emirates News Agency, AE Coin, the UAE’s first AED-backed stablecoin, is pegged 1:1 to the UAE Dirham, providing price stability, security, and low transaction fees.

Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of Major General Staff Pilot Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, the UAE is hosting the 39th International Meeting of the COSPAS-SARSAT Programme, the global satellite-based search and rescue initiative. Organised by the National Guard through the National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC), the event will take place from May 27 to June 5 in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 200 experts and specialists from 45 countries. According to Emirates News Agency, COSPAS-SARSAT is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to coordinating the global satellite-based search and rescue system. The