Abu Dhabi: Global progress towards secure, equitable, and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a World Economic Forum report. However, rising geopolitical tensions, investment gaps, and a growing disconnect between clean energy innovation and deployment where it is needed most threaten to undermine momentum. According to Emirates News Agency, the Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025 report, developed in collaboration with Accenture, benchmarks the performance of energy systems of 118 countries across three performance dimensions: security, sustainability, and equity. Additionally, it considers five readiness factors: political commitment, finance and investment, innovation, infrastructure, and education and human

Abu Dhabi: The UFC is set to make a highly anticipated return to Abu Dhabi on July 26, with a thrilling UFC Fight Night card scheduled at the Etihad Arena. According to Emirates News Agency, UFC CEO Dana White has announced the first six matchups for the event, including an exciting main event featuring former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker against the rising star Reinier de Ridder. The evening’s co-main event will see Aaron Pico making his UFC debut in a challenging five-round featherweight matchup against Movsar Evloev. The fight card also features compelling matchups such as Petr Yan taking

Beijing: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) of the United Arab Emirates is actively participating in the 31st edition of the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), which is being held in the Chinese capital from June 18 to 22, 2025. This initiative underscores the UAE’s dedication to enhancing global cultural dialogue and deepening its strategic relationship with China. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE’s involvement is part of the ‘UAE Pavilion,’ inaugurated with key figures such as Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China; Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture; Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Accountability Authority and the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster bilateral cooperation in safeguarding public resources and promoting governance principles. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed at the UAE Accountability Authority’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by Humaid Obaid Abushibs, Chairman of the UAE Accountability Authority, and Dr. Isma Yatun, Chairwoman of the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia. This agreement is part of efforts to enhance oversight relations between the two nations. The agreement outlines several areas

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has been ranked 10th globally as a leading destination for inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, with inflows reaching an unprecedented AED 167.6 billion (USD 45.6 billion), according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE Foreign Direct Investment Report 2025, released by the Ministry of Investment, underscores the nation’s success in attracting capital across strategic sectors, affirming its status as a premier global investment destination. Despite an unstable global landscape, the UAE has demonstrated exceptional performance in drawing foreign investments. His

Dubai: The Dubai Schools project has received AED14 million in funding following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Knowledge Fund Establishment (KFE) and the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG). The initiative aligns with Dubai’s vision to develop an innovative, high-quality educational model that upholds Emirati values and ensures seamless access for all. According to Emirates News Agency, the contribution supports the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and the Dubai Education Strategy 2033, both of which focus on building a future-ready education system aligned with the emirate’s long-term ambitions. The signing ceremony was attended

Abu Dhabi: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, recently held meetings with Constantijn Christof Frederik Aschwin, Prince of the Netherlands and Honorary President of the World Press Photo Foundation, as well as Jean-Michel Arnaud, President of le Palais des Festivals and Deputy Mayor for Culture in Cannes. These discussions took place during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. According to Emirates News Agency, the meetings were part of the preparations for the upcoming BRIDGE Summit, scheduled to be

Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), the CBUAE is organizing its first Climate Forum and a meeting of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resorts, Abu Dhabi, on 26th June 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, this two-day event highlights the CBUAE’s role in promoting sustainable finance and guiding the transition towards a sustainable financial system, aligning