Dubai: A new study on ‘Employee readiness to confront Cyber threats’ has revealed that the UAE workforce surpasses its European peers across several key cyber readiness indicators. This progress highlights the UAE’s significant strides toward achieving its national vision for digital resilience and AI-powered cyber defence. According to Emirates News Agency, the study reflects the active efforts and sustained investments by the UAE government to strengthen its national cybersecurity capabilities, including developing regulatory frameworks and infrastructure. Among the notable milestones is the implementation of advanced threat detection systems, under the supervision of the UAE Cyber Security Council, positioning the country

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has achieved a remarkable milestone in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026, climbing 110 places to secure a global position of 391, earning a prestigious spot among the top 400 universities worldwide. According to Emirates News Agency, the leap underscores ADU’s commitment to the continued delivery of globally competitive academic programmes and innovative research, reinforcing its position as a leading institution in higher education. Regionally, ADU has advanced to fifth place among 12 UAE-based higher education institutions, up two positions from the previous year. The results follow enhanced data validation techniques introduced

AJMAN: H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, chaired the Council’s meeting at the Government Agencies Complex at the Emiri Diwan. During this session, the Council approved the “Our Balanced Summer” initiative, a program aimed at enhancing employee well-being and quality of life during the summer months, aligning with the Year of Community. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative will implement a 100% remote work system every Friday from July 1 to August 22, 2025, and reduce working hours from Monday to Thursday, operating from 7:30 am to

Istanbul: Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, led the UAE delegation to the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which convened under the theme ‘The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in a Transforming World’ from June 21-22 in Istanbul. The session focused on addressing regional and international challenges through dialogue and diplomacy. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE delegation stressed the significance of joint efforts to tackle existing global issues. They emphasized the UAE’s dedication to promoting peace, stability, and political solutions, particularly concerning the Palestinian situation. The UAE reaffirmed

Abu Dhabi: The Federal National Council (FNC) convened a special “UAE-European” session today, chaired by its Speaker, Saqr Ghobash, as part of the second term of the 18th legislative chapter. The session was held at the Zayed Hall at the Council’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi and witnessed the presence of Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, alongside several ministers, senior officials, and ambassadors of European Union member states accredited to the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the session opened with a welcome speech by Saqr Ghobash, in which he extended a warm greeting to Roberta Metsola and her

Dubai: The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institut Sup©rieur de la Magistrature of the Kingdom of Morocco to foster the exchange of legal knowledge and expertise through training programs and specialised seminars focusing on judicial and fields of mutual interest. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed during a remote meeting held in the presence of Judge Dr Ebtessam Ali Al Badwawi, Director-General of DJI, and Judge Abdelhanine Touzani, Director-General of Institut Sup©rieur de la Magistrature. The MoU seeks to promote the dissemination of academic resources such as publications, books, and

Dubai: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the graduation ceremony of the 40th cohort of students from Al Ittihad Private School, Al Mamzar in Dubai. The event was held in the presence of distinguished educational figures and parents, where 141 male and female graduates were honoured. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, accompanied by Rachida Nashef, Executive Director of the Arab Company for Educational Development, presented certificates to the graduating students, congratulating them and their families on this significant achievement. He wished them a promising future filled with success and meaningful

Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), the GWU has launched the first phase of the National Programme for Qualifying Cadres in Women’s and Girls’ Rights. This initiative aims to strengthen the capacities of civil society organisations and stakeholders in the UAE focused on women’s and girls’ rights. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme is implemented in cooperation with the UAE’s Permanent Committee on Human Rights and the UN Human Rights Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa. It is part of