Abu Dhabi: Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Rauan Zhumabek, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UAE. Al Shamsi expressed his best wishes for the new Ambassador’s success in his role and highlighted the UAE’s commitment to strengthening ties with Kazakhstan across various sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the newly appointed Ambassador Zhumabek acknowledged the prominent status that the UAE holds both regionally and internationally. He attributed this to the visionary policy of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Geneva: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has announced a drop in global foreign direct investment (FDI) value by 11 percent, marking a second year of decline. According to Emirates News Agency, issued Thursday in Geneva, global FDI rose by 4 percent in 2024, reaching US$1.5 trillion. This increase was partly attributed to volatile financial flows through certain European economies, which serve as investment transit hubs. The report emphasized the pressing need to reform investment and finance systems to promote inclusive and sustainable growth. The findings come ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development,

Gaza: The death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 55,706, the majority of whom are women and children, since 7th October 2023. According to Emirates News Agency, Palestinian medical sources have reported that the number of injuries has also increased to 130,101. Several victims remain trapped under the rubble, and emergency and civil defence teams are unable to reach them.

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has received the official flag to host the Global Public Transport Summit 2026, during its participation in this year’s summit in Hamburg, Germany. Organised by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), it marks the second time Dubai has been selected to host the event, having first done so in 2011. According to Emirates News Agency, RTA also announced the signing of agreements to procure 637 buses equipped with Euro 6 engines, at a total value of AED1.1 billion. The buses are scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026. The Dubai delegation, led

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the graduation ceremony of the inaugural cohort of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy held at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, celebrating 194 graduates. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Khaled congratulated the graduates and their families, wishing them success in their academic and professional journeys. He reaffirmed their role in advancing the maritime transport and logistics sector in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. He highlighted the importance of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy in

Abu Dhabi: The World Bank has projected that the UAE’s economic growth will continue on an upward trajectory, reaching 4.6 percent in 2025 and stabilizing at 4.9 percent during 2026 and 2027. The World Bank confirmed that the UAE’s non-oil sectors continue to play a key role as a main driver of growth, with an expected growth rate of 4.9 percent in 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the latest edition of the Gulf Economic Update (GEU) issued by the World Bank, which is based on information available as of June 1st, indicates that economic growth in the GCC countries

Dubai: Under the directives of H.H. Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dubai Women Establishment has launched the ‘SheLeads’ Program for Future Female Leaders, in partnership with Ashridge Hult International Business School. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme is scheduled to take place from 23rd to 27th June 2025 at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah in Dubai. It will bring together 25 mid-level female leaders from 13 different entities across both the public and private sectors. The programme is specifically designed for

Abu Dhabi: Judge Hatem Fouad Aly, Regional Representative for the Gulf region at the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has affirmed that the UAE represents a leading global model in tackling drug abuse and promoting effective prevention strategies. According to Emirates News Agency, during the Drug Prevention Forum 2025 held in Abu Dhabi, Fouad emphasized the strategic partnership between UNODC and the UAE, which aims to bolster efforts in drug prevention and control. He highlighted the forum as an important opportunity to address the dangers posed by drug abuse and to showcase national efforts in prevention, enforcement,