Sharjah: Sharjah Executive Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Council. H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Council, was also present. The meeting took place at the Ruler’s Office. According to Emirates News Agency, during its meeting, the Council discussed topics related to regulating and monitoring the performance of government departments and agencies in the Emirate of Sharjah, as well as legal legislation. It also highlighted

Paris: Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General Elect of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for the 2026-2029 term, affirmed that technology is a key pillar in the development of a sustainable and responsible tourism sector at both regional and global levels. She underscored the pivotal role of technology in developing innovative tourism models based on global best practices. According to Emirates News Agency, during her meeting with representatives of leading French travel and tourism technology companies, Al Nowais highlighted that tourism enhances quality of life while respecting privacy and contributes to delivering distinctive experiences for visitors and tourists from

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has reviewed the key achievements and plans of the ATLG Programme. The initiative, launched by the General Women’s Union and Maqta Gateway, part of AD Ports Group, aims to support Emiratisation efforts and develop UAE National talent in the digital trade and logistics sector. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed was informed about the programme’s progress since its inception in 2020. The ATLG Programme has trained 415 participants and provided over 2,600 courses,

Brussels: The European Commission has projected a need for £241 billion in nuclear investments by 2050 to deliver on EU Member States’ nuclear energy plans and achieve long-term energy decarbonisation goals. This ambitious financial requirement is part of a broad strategy to balance industrial competitiveness, energy security, and climate commitments under the REPowerEU Plan and Clean Industrial Deal. According to Emirates News Agency, this estimate was published in the Commission’s eighth nuclear illustrative programme (PINC). Currently, nuclear power contributes approximately 23% of EU electricity, with a mixed outlook across member states-some phasing out nuclear while others are expanding. The EU

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has confirmed it has taken all necessary steps to guarantee continuous airport operations across the UAE. This includes close coordination with all operational entities to address the fallout from recent regional and political developments that led to airspace closures in certain countries. The primary goal is to ensure the safety and smooth movement of passengers without compromising service quality. According to Emirates News Agency, the ICP clarified that its approved emergency business continuity plan was immediately activated when these events unfolded. This ensures operational flexibility and minimizes

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, chaired the second meeting of the permanent executive committee of the Sharjah Higher Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research at the University City. H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan welcomed the committee members and highlighted the council’s role in the coming years, focusing on correcting administrative concepts, improving university governance, and implementing strategic planning. According to Emirates News Agency, the committee discussed various topics and future plans, including the work report, organisational structure, strategy, subcommittees, academic staff promotion and evaluation criteria, and research and

Paris: At the 2025 edition of the Paris Airshow, EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Thales, a global leader in high technology solutions for defence and security, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the production and maintenance of Thales’ advanced electro-optic systems. According to Emirates News Agency, this MoU supports the shared commitment of both parties to strengthen the UAE’s sovereign defence capabilities and localise key technologies through sustainable in-country industrial solutions. Under the MoU, EDGE’s Electro-Optic Centre of Excellence (EOCE) and Thales will explore the creation of dedicated

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has organized a workshop to launch the “National Policy for Combating Health Risks in the UAE,” aiming to strengthen cooperation with partners and implement a national roadmap to address health risks. According to Emirates News Agency, the workshop saw broad participation from various stakeholders, including health authorities and other entities, to introduce the pillars of the policy following its approval by the UAE Cabinet. The discussions focused on the framework of the executive plan derived from the policy, with the goal of enhancing coordination among all relevant partners to ensure integrated