Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), has chaired a board meeting of the ERC. During the meeting, he emphasized that the organization’s initiatives during the UAE Year of Community align with the leadership’s vision to foster values such as compassion, solidarity, and community cohesion. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Hamdan commended the ERC for its prominent role in assisting those facing humanitarian challenges worldwide. He highlighted the organization’s efforts in strengthening the UAE’s position as a leader in humanitarian action. Sheikh Hamdan

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), attended the graduation ceremony for the Spring 2025 cohort of postgraduate students on Thursday at University City Hall. A total of 437 graduates were honoured. According to Emirates News Agency, in his speech, Sheikh Sultan reflected on the university’s ongoing success, noting that despite past achievements, the UOS continues to deepen its impact. He highlighted that the university recorded 23 major accomplishments this year, including receiving a Platinum Rating with a perfect score in the STARS (Sustainability Tracking,

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), chaired the Academy’s Board of Trustees meeting at the Academy’s building in University City, Sharjah. At the beginning of the meeting, the Ruler of Sharjah welcomed the members and new joiners of the Board of Trustees, praising their efforts in developing all aspects that contribute to advancing the Academy, its programmes, and its academic degrees. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting focused on several topics and future plans for the Academy, including ways to

Sharjah: Sharjah Police significantly reduced traffic accident fatalities by 24 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, achieving a rate of 1.76 deaths per 100,000 people. This success highlights the effectiveness of their proactive strategies in enhancing road safety and preventing accidents. According to Emirates News Agency, the Traffic and Patrols Department, in collaboration with the Security Media Department, conducted 12 targeted campaigns against dangerous driving behaviours, like distracted driving, improper parking, jaywalking, speeding, and unsafe motorcycle use. These programs reached nearly 905,895 individuals across the emirate. Additionally, the Traffic and Patrols Department supported road safety by securing 272 events and

Sharjah: The Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) is continuing to accept nominations for its 12th edition, with submissions open across 23 categories until 24th July. Building on its growing international prominence, the award is further expanding its global reach, attracting a strong turnout in last year’s edition with 3,815 entries from 44 countries. According to Emirates News Agency, the award now in its 12th edition, features 23 categories across five main sectors: Government Entities and International Organisations, Individual Awards, Partner Awards, Jury Awards, and Best Innovators Competition in Smart Communication. These categories reflect the evolving landscape of public communication, emphasising

Abu Dhabi: Khalifa University and Green Waste Solutions Trading DMCC have made significant strides in addressing water scarcity through innovative and scalable technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, Khalifa University developed a solar-powered thermal distillation device that produces freshwater from seawater without generating brine. The system uses sunlight to generate and condense steam directly from the water’s surface, reducing heat loss and enhancing energy efficiency. Tested with synthetic and real seawater in Abu Dhabi, the device demonstrated the capacity to produce 2.2 litres of freshwater per square metre per day. It has attracted interest from major national companies, including ADNOC,

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, engaged in a phone call to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and supporting shared interests between the two nations. The conversation centered on strengthening collaboration to address mutual goals. According to Emirates News Agency, the leaders exchanged views on various regional and international issues of mutual interest. The dialogue also included discussions on the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit, which Canada will host from June 15th to 17th. They emphasized the significance of international collaboration to promote global economic stability and tackle

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, attended a reception hosted by Timur Zabirov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the UAE, on the occasion of Russia’s National Day. According to Emirates News Agency, the event took place at the Conrad Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi and was attended by senior officials, civilians, members of the Arab and foreign diplomatic corps accredited to the UAE, and members of the Russian community residing in the country. In his address during the event, Ambassador Zabirov praised