Abu Dhabi: The UN and its humanitarian partners today launched a hyper-prioritised global appeal aiming to help 114 million people facing life-threatening needs across the world. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that in the wake of the deepest funding cuts ever to hit the international humanitarian sector, the hyper-prioritised plan highlights the most urgent elements within the ongoing Global Humanitarian Overview 2025. The funding requirement of these is US$29 billion. According to Emirates News Agency, Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher stated that the severe funding cuts have forced the sector into making difficult

Istanbul: The city of Istanbul, Trkiye, will be hosting the first Public Finance Forum of the Sharjah Award for Public Finance, with the theme ‘Public debt management in a changing world: sustainable strategies to address global economic challenges.’ The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Sisli in Istanbul. It is being held in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO), which is associated with the League of Arab States. The forum will feature high-level participation from financial institution CEOs, politicians, and foreign specialists, as well as representatives from regional and global financial governance groups. According to

Sharjah: Alef, the real estate developer in the Emirate of Sharjah, has launched Hamsa 3, the final residential phase of Al Mamsha Raseel within its flagship mixed-use development. According to Emirates News Agency, Hamsa 3 is part of the Al Mamsha Raseel master plan, which spans over 48,000 square meters with more than 65% dedicated to green open spaces. This initiative aligns with Alef’s commitment to sustainable urban living, supporting UAE Vision 2031, the Green Agenda 2030, and Net Zero 2050. Alef Company stated that Hamsa 3 represents the evolution of their residential offerings, delivering an urban lifestyle with access

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone. The meeting highlighted the strategic relations between the UAE and the United States, emphasizing their ongoing progress in economic, investment, finance, and artificial intelligence sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions delved into opportunities for enhancing cooperation and partnerships between investment and financial institutions in the UAE and Blackstone Group. The meeting aimed to support both nations’ efforts in achieving sustainable economic prosperity. Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and

Abu Dhabi: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has successfully introduced continuous infusion therapy, a cutting-edge therapeutic treatment for advanced Parkinson’s disease, making it the first hospital in the GCC region to offer this innovative therapy. According to Emirates News Agency, the therapy offers a groundbreaking alternative for patients who are not candidates for DBS or prefer a non-invasive option. Notably, all patients in the advanced stages of Parkinson’s are eligible for it. It delivers a continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-carbidopa-the gold-standard medication for Parkinson’s-through a compact pump connected to the skin. Unlike oral medications, which can

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Halla T³masd³ttir of Iceland on the occasion of her country’s National Day. His Highness expressed well wishes on this significant day, highlighting the cordial relations between the UAE and Iceland. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also extended their congratulations. They sent similar messages to President T³masd³ttir

Abu Dhabi: Several countries have announced the evacuation of their citizens from both Israel and Iran, amid the escalating conflict between the two countries, which has involved mutual missile strikes and a rise in civilian casualties. In this context, Henryka Moscicka-Dendys, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, announced the launch of a plan to evacuate Polish citizens from Israel. According to Emirates News Agency, Slovakia has also begun airlifting its citizens and other European Union nationals from Israel via Jordan and Cyprus. The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Bratislava announced yesterday that the

Bonn: The United Arab Emirates participated in the first Global Cooling Pledge Signatories Focal Points Meeting, held in Bonn, Germany. During the meeting, the UAE highlighted its efforts in the cooling sector and the integration of cooling within its national energy efficiency plans, as well as the latest developments in the Global Cooling Commitment, which the UAE co-chairs in partnership with Brazil in preparation for COP30. According to Emirates News Agency, this commitment was launched during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) by the UAE Presidency, in partnership with the UN Environment Programme’s Cool Coalition. The aim is to