Eastern Cape: Over 49 people were confirmed dead Wednesday as floods devastated one of South Africa’s provinces, and officials said the toll was expected to rise as more bodies are recovered in the search for missing people. The floods hit the largely rural Eastern Cape province in the southeast of the country early Tuesday after an especially strong weather front brought heavy rains, gale force winds and also snow in some parts. According to Emirates News Agency, ‘As we speak here, other bodies are being discovered,’ Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane told reporters at a briefing, adding that it was

Sharjah: Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) has announced its acceptance as an institutional member of the World Education Research Association (WERA), a prestigious global network dedicated to advancing educational research, policy, and practice. SEA now joins a select group of only five global institutional members, significantly expanding WERA’s presence in the Middle East. According to Emirates News Agency, this strategic membership further enhances Sharjah’s growing reputation as a hub for academic excellence and educational innovation by fostering collaboration among institutions, researchers, and thought leaders. It is expected to contribute to the development of a robust academic framework that promotes high-quality education,

New York: More than 35 percent of the world’s marine fish stocks remain overfished despite gradual improvements, as reported by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). According to Emirates News Agency, the findings were released in the Review of the State of World Marine Fishery Resources 2025, unveiled at the UN Ocean Conference. The report revealed that while 64.5 percent of marine fish stocks are being exploited within biologically sustainable limits, 35.5 percent continue to face overfishing pressures. The FAO highlighted that global overfishing has been increasing by approximately 1 percent per year in recent years.

Abu Dhabi: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the leadership of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has declared that safeguarding children and preserving their childhood from exploitation and suffering is a religious, moral, and humanitarian obligation for societies, institutions, and individuals. According to Emirates News Agency, on the World Day Against Child Labour, observed annually on June 12th, the Council emphasized that addressing child exploitation and forced labour is a collective responsibility. It requires unified efforts to develop sound policies, enact stringent laws, ensure social protection and quality education, promote societal responsibility towards children, and intensify

Abu Dhabi: Environmental NGO Emirates Nature-WWF has launched ‘Sprint for Change’, a new summer series designed to inspire environmental action across the UAE, in alignment with the Year of Community. The action-packed series is held under Emirates Nature-WWF’s flagship Leaders of Change programme, and brings together individuals, families, professionals and youth to take meaningful steps for nature and climate through expert-led online workshops, in-person field visits and community impact challenges. According to Emirates News Agency, participants will explore the three pillars of the triple planetary crisis – climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss – and discover practical ways to

Sharjah: The Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) has officially inaugurated the Basateen Al-Zubair power transmission station, which operates at 33/11 kilovolts and was constructed at a total cost of AED23 million. This initiative is part of SEWA’s continuous efforts to improve and expand the infrastructure for electricity transmission and distribution networks throughout the emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, Engineer Hamad Al Tunaiji, Director of the Power Transmission Department at SEWA, announced that the project aligns with the authority’s strategic plan aimed at enhancing energy networks and ensuring the stability and sustainability of electricity supply throughout Sharjah. The

Abu Dhabi: A new UAE aid ship carrying 2,100 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies has arrived to support the people of Gaza, as part of the country’s continued efforts to alleviate the severe humanitarian crisis affecting the population of the Strip. According to Emirates News Agency, the shipment includes large quantities of food supplies, particularly flour, as well as essential relief packages and items specifically designated for children and women. Additional aid addresses urgent humanitarian needs, aiming to ease the deteriorating living conditions faced by residents in Gaza. The new shipment is part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts under ‘Operation

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, has issued a resolution appointing Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei as Undersecretary of the Department of Economic Development. According to Emirates News Agency, the appointment of Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei is part of a resolution by the Crown Prince aimed at bolstering the leadership within the Department of Economic Development. The move underscores the commitment of the Abu Dhabi government to strengthen its economic governance and strategic planning capabilities.