Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Multinational Companies Business Group (MCBG) to strengthen collaboration in the areas of standardisation, technical regulations, and capacity building-key pillars for advancing industrial and economic development in the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed during the Make it in the Emirates forum by Dr. Farah Al Zarooni, Assistant Undersecretary for Standardization Affairs at MoIAT, and Turki Bin Moammar, Chairperson of MCBG. The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials and stakeholders from both organizations, underscoring the significance of

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the 2025 commencement ceremony of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). According to Emirates News Agency, the graduating class comprised 104 students, marking MBZUAI’s largest cohort to date, with 13 PhD and 91 master’s degree graduates in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. His Highness congratulated the graduates and honoured several recipients, urging them to apply their knowledge to advance the nation’s development and contribute to a technology-driven economy. His Highness

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) will continue accepting applications for the third edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award until 31st August 2025 through the award’s official website: riyada.mohre.gov.ae. It recognises outstanding and pioneering labour market practices at private sector companies and honours distinguished members of the workforce. According to Emirates News Agency, applications will be evaluated by expert committees based on key criteria, such as recruitment and empowerment, occupational health and safety, creativity and innovation, talent attraction, labour relations and wages, and social responsibility, in addition to comprehensive standards specific to each category. Winners

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), managed by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), has announced the selection of 16 innovative pre-proposals from the 140 submissions received as part of the programme’s sixth cycle. According to Emirates News Agency, the shortlist was finalised following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by the programme’s International Technical Review Committee. This committee, comprising a diverse panel of experts and specialists, met virtually from 20th to 21st May 2025 to agree on the final selection. Submissions were scored based on their alignment with the programme’s core research areas, scientific excellence,

Abu Dhabi: Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, SZGM, in Abu Dhabi. He was accompanied by Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President; Dr. Ghassan Salam©, Minister of Culture of Lebanon; Fouad Chehab Dandan, Ambassador of Lebanon to the UAE, and his accompanying delegation. According to Emirates News Agency, the Prime Minister, alongside Dr. Yousef Al-Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, began his visit at the tomb of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The tour highlighted Sheikh Zayed’s global advocacy for tolerance, coexistence, and peace. As

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Committee on Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs in the Federal National Council (FNC), recently met with Pasquale Tridico, Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC), accompanied by his delegation. The meeting formed part of an official visit designed to enhance the parliamentary relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the European Union (EU). According to Emirates News Agency, several FNC members, Mohamed Al Sahlawi, the UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the EU, as well as

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Majalis of the Presidential Court’s Citizens and Community Affairs Office, has conducted an awareness lecture at Al Wathba Majlis in Abu Dhabi to educate the public on the rights and responsibilities of employers and domestic workers. According to Emirates News Agency, this initiative is part of ADJD’s continuous effort to promote legal awareness and support human rights protection, aiming to enhance legal literacy across various segments of society. This approach aligns with the goal of strengthening the emirate’s global competitiveness. The lecture, delivered by Judge Ali

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) recently hosted the second edition of the International Conference on Global Sustainable Development (ICGSD 2025) at its Dubai campus. The event convened leading academic scientists, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts from 10 countries to exchange ideas and explore innovative solutions to today’s most pressing sustainability challenges. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference was hosted in collaboration with Digambarrao Bindu College and Acadivate, bringing together more than 130 global experts for high-impact discussions and cross-sector collaboration spanning health, business, environment, technology, and social sciences. The participants engaged in a dynamic agenda that included plenary