Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) partnered with the Design Council in the United Kingdom to develop an Arabic version of the Council’s recently introduced Systemic Design Toolkit. According to Emirates News Agency, the resource comprises 11 tools that span the stages of systemic design, as outlined in the Systemic Design Framework, supporting the adoption of a holistic approach. This enables individuals and governments to develop more comprehensive and sustainable solutions to complex global challenges. The initiative aims to promote structured, systemic approaches and encourage the use of creative and practical solutions to urgent and complex

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah, attended the Spring 2025 graduation ceremony on Sunday morning. Held at the University City Hall, the event celebrated the achievements of 284 undergraduate students. According to Emirates News Agency, the ceremony began with the UAE national anthem and a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, followed by a speech from Professor Issam El-Din Ajami, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah. Ajami expressed pride in the graduates, extending gratitude to their families and faculty members for their support and dedication. He

Abu Dhabi: The governments of the UAE and the Dominican Republic have launched a bilateral partnership aimed at exchanging expertise in government modernisation, capacity building, and future skills development. The agreement was signed under the umbrella of the UAE Government Experience Exchange Programme, which seeks to share best practices and innovative governance models with nations around the world. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative aligns with the UAE’s efforts to expand strategic partnerships across the Caribbean. The partnership agreement was signed by Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, and Luis Madera Sued,

DUBAI: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced the implementation of the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative across all Dubai Government entities, following the success of its pilot phase in 2024. Aimed at enhancing work-life balance for government employees, the initiative will run from 1st July to 12th September 2025 and will be implemented based on each entity’s discretion. According to Emirates News Agency, the results from the pilot phase of the initiative, implemented across 21 government entities in 2024, demonstrated enhanced productivity and improved work environments. Data also showed an increase in employee satisfaction and happiness, reaching up

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, has unveiled the Dubai Judicial Authority’s 2024 annual report. The report underlines the performance of Dubai’s judicial entities, emphasizing improvements in operations and service delivery, which will help shape future policies and strategies for strengthening the judicial authority. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum emphasized the priority of fortifying Dubai’s judicial system in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Paris: The UAE made a remarkable impact at VivaTech 2025, Europe’s largest technology exhibition, held in Paris, transforming its presence from symbolic representation to a dynamic showcase of the country’s soft power and innovation-led economic vision. According to Emirates News Agency, a diverse range of UAE-based startups and projects captivated audiences, covering cutting-edge fields from robotics and cybersecurity to artificial intelligence and smart wearables. Their innovations offered European entrepreneurs and investors a compelling glimpse into the UAE’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem. Among the standout exhibits was a self-driving motorcycle, displayed by Dubai-based robotics firm RoboHitech. What appeared at first glance

New York: The UAE participated in the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP18) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10th to 12th June 2025. The UAE delegation was led by Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family. According to Emirates News Agency, during the delivery of the UAE’s national statement at the General Debate, Sana bint Mohammed Suhail affirmed the UAE’s commitment to empowering People of Determination, highlighting their abilities and their right to equal opportunities to participate in the nation’s advancement.

Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, spoke by telephone to explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties for the benefit of both nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual concern, with a particular focus on the situation in the Middle East following the Israeli military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the implications for regional security and stability. They emphasised the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, prevent the