Jiuquan: China launched an electromagnetic monitoring satellite on Saturday, which is expected to enhance the country’s “space-air-ground” integrated monitoring capabilities for major natural disasters, China’s state news agency (Xinhua) reported. According to Emirates News Agency, a Long March-2D carrier rocket lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 3:56 p.m. (Beijing Time), successfully sending the Zhangheng 1-02 satellite into its planned orbit, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The CNSA said that this marks a significant step forward for China in the field of space-based observation of the Earth’s physical fields. Named after the

Beijing: Multiple Chinese authorities convened on Saturday to put in place precautionary measures against Typhoon Wutip, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the southern parts of the country. According to Emirates News Agency, the first typhoon of the year made its first landfall on Friday evening in Dongfang City in south China’s island province of Hainan. It then made a second landfall around noon on Saturday in Leizhou City, Guangdong Province, located just north of Hainan, as reported by China’s state news agency, Xinhua. The office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has indicated that

Cairo: Egypt has announced the postponement of the Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening to the last quarter of 2025. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly revealed on Saturday that the delay from the initial opening date of July 3 is due to the deteriorating security situation in the region. According to Emirates News Agency, the Grand Egyptian Museum is located near the iconic Giza Pyramids and is considered a monumental architectural and cultural project. It will house the complete collection of King Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time in history. Once officially opened, the museum is anticipated to become a major cultural

Al Ain: Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, has attended a wedding reception held in celebration of the marriages of Hammad Salem Hammad Al Ketbi and Hamdan Ali Mayouf Al Ketbi to the daughters of Salem Ali Salim Al Ketbi, and the marriages of Sultan Ali Sultan bin Hashil Al Ketbi to the daughter of Saeed Al Marri Al Shehhi; Badr Sarhan Balhumaidi Al Kaabi to the daughter of Ali Helal Obaid Al Kaabi, and Rashid Mohammed Rashid bin Hashil Al Ketbi to the daughter of Ali Musabbah bin Sari

Vatican City: The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace took part in the ‘World in the Making Summit’, also known as the ‘Shape the World Summit 2025’, at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Vatican City, Rome, from June 12 to 13. The summit served as a gathering for decision-makers, business leaders, and academic figures to develop a unified vision for a more harmonious world. According to Emirates News Agency, Shaikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, the Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, delivered a speech titled ‘Challenges of Peace in a Hostile World’. He stressed that building peace is an

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has launched the Safety Patrol for industrial, commercial, and residential facilities across the emirate to enhance preventive safety awareness and the readiness of individuals and institutions to deal with emergencies, in line with the UAE’s Year of Community. According to Emirates News Agency, the Safety Patrol conducts field visits to facilities throughout Abu Dhabi to promote safety awareness, assess site readiness, and provide preventive guidance. The initiative also delivers training sessions that enhance both individual and institutional efficiency in applying safety requirements. As part of its efforts to encourage compliance, the Safety Patrol