Charlotte: Portuguese side Benfica secured the top spot in Group C of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 1-0 victory over German giants Bayern Munich at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to Emirates News Agency, the win lifted Benfica to 7 points, one ahead of Bayern Munich on 6, with both teams advancing to the Round of 16. In the group’s other fixture, Boca Juniors of Argentina faced Auckland City of New Zealand in a match that was ultimately abandoned in the second half due to adverse weather conditions. The score was 1-1 at the

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE and a subsidiary of the PureHealth group, today announced the launch of its new Travel Health Clinic. This specialised clinic will address the evolving health needs of travellers – either departing from or arriving in the UAE – and thereby protecting both their individual well-being and the community’s health. According to Emirates News Agency, proactive pre-travel consultations offered by SSMC’s Travel Health Clinic can significantly reduce travel-associated health risks. Operationally supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of infectious disease doctors, travel health nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory staff,

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, during the 12th session of the UAE-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission held in Abu Dhabi. The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral relations to benefit both nations and their people. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting concluded with the signing of the minutes of the session by Sheikh Abdullah and Ishaq Dar. They also formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the mutual exemption of entry visa requirements, enhancing the

Guizhou: Continuous heavy rainfall and upstream inflows have triggered severe flooding in two counties of Guizhou province in southwest China, prompting mass evacuations. As of 2:30 pm Tuesday, 48,900 residents were temporarily evacuated in Rongjiang county and 32,000 in Congjiang county. The flood control emergency response has been escalated to Level I, the highest, in both counties. According to Emirates News Agency, Rongjiang, a county known for Cun Chao-a rural football league covering over 100 village teams and drawing numerous fans across the country-experienced heavy rainstorms starting at 8 pm Monday. By 2 pm Tuesday, the water level at a

Abu Dhabi: Borouge Plc has announced its collaboration with Honeywell to conduct a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations, which has the potential to revolutionize plant operations in the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration between Borouge and Honeywell is set to deliver the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room designed for full-scale, real-time operation, establishing a new standard for the future of AI in petrochemicals. Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Borouge, noted that their AI, Digitalisation, and Technology (AIDT) transformation programme is setting new standards in operations, innovation, and business performance. By partnering

Amman: Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, affirmed that safeguarding Jordan’s national interests, security, and citizens remains the government’s top priority. According to Emirates News Agency, Safadi underscored that Jordan will not serve as a battleground for any external conflict, reiterating that Jordan’s sovereignty is non-negotiable. He stated, “We’ve told both Israel and Iran, ‘Do not breach our airspace.’” Safadi called for an immediate halt to the war on Gaza and an end to the humanitarian catastrophe. He warned against illegal Israeli escalations in the West Bank, saying they risk triggering an explosion

Sharjah: The Municipal Council and Sharjah City Municipality, in cooperation with the Family Development Department and its branches, officially launched the Sustainable Future Youth Programme-the first of its kind-at a ceremony held at Al Qasimia University Theatre. The initiative aims to support young municipal employees preparing for marriage by empowering them and helping them overcome challenges to build stable, cohesive families that contribute to societal development and prosperity. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme reflects the UAE’s ongoing commitment to strengthening families as a core pillar of society. It will provide participants with both material and moral support, psychological

Chongqing: China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Tuesday launched a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Chongqing Municipality and Guizhou Province as the two southwestern regions brace for a new round of rainfall. A team has been dispatched to Guizhou to assist with flood prevention and relief efforts in the province’s Rongjiang and Congjiang counties, according to the headquarters. According to Emirates News Agency, China has a four-tier emergency response system for flood control, with Level I being the most severe. Due to recent rainfall, the upper reaches of the Liujiang River in Guizhou have experienced flooding,