Beijing: Represented by a distinguished selection of established and emerging publishing houses, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is participating in the 2025 edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, shining a spotlight on the UAE’s experience in developing its publishing industry, particularly in the fields of children’s literature and innovative educational content. This participation in Asia’s largest copyrights exchange platform, and the second largest book fair in the world, reflects the EPA’s ongoing commitment to empowering Emirati publishers, expanding opportunities for international collaboration, and strengthening the UAE’s presence on the global publishing stage. According to Emirates News Agency, the EPA’s

Abu Dhabi: The Medical Korea 2025 symposium in the United Arab Emirates was held in Abu Dhabi, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI). The event, themed ”New Horizons in Radiation Therapy: Particle Beam Therapy,” aimed to explore prospects for medical cooperation in radiation oncology. According to Emirates News Agency, the symposium brought together international specialists and experts in the field and was hosted at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi. The event sought to advance scientific and clinical cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of Korea, focusing on academic

Frankfurt: The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned of a significant slowdown in global economic outlook over the next two years, attributing it primarily to US tariffs and rising uncertainty surrounding international trade policies. According to Emirates News Agency, the ECB’s June 2025 macroeconomic projections show that global import growth is now expected to reach 3.1 percent in 2025, down by 0.4 percentage points from previous estimates. The outlook for 2026 is more severe, with growth forecast to drop to 1.7 percent, a sharp downward revision of 1.4 percentage points. The ECB attributes the slowdown to the impact of recent

Dubai: The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) revealed that the expected spending by visitors to GCC countries is projected to reach US$223.7 billion in 2034, while the expected contribution of incoming visitor spending to total exports will reach 13.4 percent. The Centre also indicated that GCC countries are achieving steady progress in many tourism-related indicators. According to Emirates News Agency, the data demonstrate that total international visitor spending in GCC countries amounted to US$135.5 billion in 2023, with a 28.9 percent increase compared to the figures

Abu Dhabi: The third edition of the Best of ASCO UAE Conference opened today in Abu Dhabi. Organised by SEHA, part of the PureHealth Group, in collaboration with Tawam Hospital, the event is taking place at Dusit Thani Hotel and continues until tomorrow, bringing together a distinguished line-up of oncology experts from around the world. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference is held under licence from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and features more than 70 international, regional, and local speakers, including oncology leaders from across the Gulf Cooperation Council and the UAE. The programme includes over

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, expressed his pride in the graduates’ talent and dedication during a ceremony held at the academy on Saturday morning. Welcoming graduates from across the Arab world, from Mauritania to Oman, Sheikh Sultan praised their artistic and academic achievements and acknowledged the unwavering support of the academy’s staff. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Sultan announced the launch of a new College of Music starting this September, affirming Sharjah’s continued commitment to nurturing talent from the region.

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Community Development (DCD), in collaboration with the Presidential Court Majalis Abu Dhabi, has hosted a series of sessions for community members to raise awareness on the Medeem initiative and the Emirati Family Growth Program, Numou. The sessions aimed to highlight the objectives and successes of both initiatives, encouraging youth and soon-to-be-married couples to adopt an approach rooted in Emirati heritage that promotes simplicity, mutual understanding, and shared responsibility as the foundation for happy, stable households. According to Emirates News Agency, the sessions were attended by Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, Chairman of DCD, and Engineer Hamad

Brussels: A European document reviewed by the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the European Commission has confirmed that Israel’s actions justify the suspension of its partnership agreement with the European Union. The eight-page document, classified as ‘limited circulation,’ was distributed by the EEAS to the embassies of EU member states in Brussels on Friday. According to Emirates News Agency, the document echoed statements by the United Nations, asserting that Israel is guilty of ‘indiscriminate attacks, starvation, torture, and apartheid’ against Palestinians. On page seven, the document concluded that ‘there are indications that Israel may be in violation of its