New York: Brazil’s Palmeiras scored twice in the space of 10 second-half minutes to beat Al Ahly of Egypt 2-0 in their Group A Club World Cup clash at MetLife Stadium on Thursday. Victory lifts Palmeiras to four points, two clear of Porto and Inter Miami ahead of their meeting later tonight. According to Emirates News Agency, English referee Anthony Taylor took the two teams off the field while spectators were told by the public address announcer to leave their seats and seek shelter under the stadium concourse because of a “severe weather threat”. The precaution came despite no obvious

Dubai: The countdown is on as Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 gears up to take over the city for its 28th edition from 27 June to 31 August. The event is set to transform the emirate into the ultimate summer destination, offering exceptional savings, endless excitement, and new adventures. According to Emirates News Agency, the event is organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and promises a summer filled with thousands of offers and activities for 66 non-stop days. DSS promises life-changing raffles, incredible discounts, world-class gastronomy, hospitality, indoor family fun, and headline concerts, providing unforgettable moments for residents,

Brussels: In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. This marks a 4.3 percentage points (pp) decrease from the same period in 2024 when the share was 46.8%. According to Emirates News Agency, figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, revealed that although there was a significant increase in electricity generation from solar energy, rising from 40.9 TWh in the first quarter of 2024 to 55 TWh in the first quarter of 2025, it was not sufficient to offset the reduction in hydro and wind

Dubai: A major regional policy dialogue led by the UAE Gender Balance Council, in collaboration with the World Bank, concluded today in Dubai with renewed commitment from participating GCC countries to advance women’s economic empowerment through reform agendas, legal innovation, and institutional cooperation. According to Emirates News Agency, the ‘GCC Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Women’s Economic Empowerment’, organized under the UAE Gender Balance Centre for Excellence and Knowledge Exchange, brought together policymakers and gender balance leaders from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, in addition to leading experts from the World Bank. The two-day event marked a key milestone in

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stated that the record figures for foreign direct investment into the UAE, as highlighted in the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2025, reflect the significant developments in the UAE economy. This progress is driven by our leadership’s visionary approach, which emphasises greater openness to the world through strategic partnerships with influential countries in the global economy. According to Emirates News Agency, he noted that the record annual increase of 48% in foreign investments, reaching AED 167 billion in 2024, demonstrates the confidence of major global economies and

Luanda: Joo Manuel Louren§o, President of the Republic of Angola, welcomed Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, marking the commencement of his official visit to Luanda, the capital of Angola. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan conveyed greetings from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, 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, to President Louren§o. The leaders expressed their wishes for