Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the Shabab Al Ahli football team at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, celebrating their achievements in securing multiple titles this season. According to Emirates News Agency, the team clinched the UAE President’s Cup, the ADNOC Pro League title, as well as the UAE Super Cup and UAE-Qatar Super Cup. His Highness extended his congratulations to the players, head coach, and the club’s administrative and technical staff, as well as the supporters, for a season filled with accomplishments. His Highness expressed gratitude to all participating teams for their

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the winners of the 11th season of the Prince of Poets and Million’s Poet competitions, as well as the fourth season of the Al-Mankous programme, along with their respective judges. During the meeting, held at Qasr Al-Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness discussed with attendees the importance of such competitions in introducing younger generations to the rich cultural and folkloric heritage of the region. He also highlighted their role in reinforcing national identity and promoting authentic Emirati values. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness congratulated the winners,

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the Presidential Camel Racing Team at Qasr Al-Bahr, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was informed about the team’s achievements during the 2024-2025 season and their successes in various festivals and competitions across the UAE and other GCC countries. The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President and Chairman of the

Dubai: Art has long served as a powerful connector across geographies and ideologies, while its role in bridging cultural divides in these times is vital. The Arab Media Summit featured a session on art and culture, underlining the growing recognition of creative expression as a central pillar in shaping public discourse. According to Emirates News Agency, the session, titled ‘Dialogue on Art and Culture’, was held on the second day of the Arab Media Summit at the Dubai World Trade Centre. It was moderated by Antonia Carver, CEO of the Art Jameel Centre, and featured Saeb Eigner, an international author

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA), a leading non-state actor programme spearheaded by Emirates Nature-WWF and supported by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), recently gathered senior leaders for its Third Advisory Committee meeting. The session aimed to assess progress and outline the programme’s 2025 initiatives, while also welcoming the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) as a new committee member. According to Emirates News Agency, Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Managing Director of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, chaired the meeting. She

Mexico City: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck the Revillagigedo Islands region in Mexico. According to Emirates News Agency, the tremor occurred 402 kilometres southwest of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, at a depth of 10 kilometres. There have been no immediate reports of potential damage or casualties.

Abu Dhabi: Emirati cultural expert and Duroob host Ali Al Saloom has called on media professionals and digital content creators to reflect on whether they are driven by the pursuit of fame or the desire to create meaningful influence. Addressing a session titled ‘Impact Over Numbers: Influencing with a Small Audience’ at the Arab Media Summit, he urged content creators to go beyond chasing numbers and focus instead on meaningful impact. According to Emirates News Agency, having travelled to nearly 180 destinations through his show “Duroob”, Saloom shared experiences that shaped his outlook on ethical content creation. He emphasised that

Dubai: A panel discussion featuring top executives of leading media organisations sharing their views on technology and its transformation of the industry drew tremendous interest on Day 2 of the Arab Media Forum, which is being held as part of the Arab Media Summit 2025 (AMS 2025). According to Emirates News Agency, the session titled “CEOs on the Future of Media,” saw Mohamed Al Mulla, CEO of Dubai Media Incorporated; Nayla Tueni, CEO of An-Nahar Media Group; and Tony Khalifa, General Manager of Almashhad channel, sharing their views on the changing media landscape and ways in which they believed technology