Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi rolled out the red carpet for the highly anticipated regional premiere of F1: The Movie, delivering an unforgettable cinematic celebration on Yas Marina Circuit, one of the film’s most iconic filming locations. The event featured a purpose-built cinema, special guest activations, and a red carpet attended by film pioneers and special guests. According to Emirates News Agency, the red carpet welcomed influential figures, including senior leadership from the Creative Media Authority (CMA) and Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC), who partnered closely on the production. They were joined by representatives from key supporting partners including Etihad Airways,

Geneva: Global goods trade experienced a notable increase in the first quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a surge in imports as buyers moved to frontload purchases in anticipation of impending higher tariffs. However, the decline in export orders raises concerns about the sustainability of this growth. According to Emirates News Agency, the latest WTO Goods Trade Barometer recorded an increase to 103.5, up from 102.8 in March. Despite this positive trend, the forward-looking new export orders index fell to 97.9, indicating potential weaker trade growth later in the year. The Goods Trade Barometer serves as a composite leading indicator

Jalalabad: The UAE-funded maternity clinics are bringing hope to Afghan families. In Jalalabad, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Shazia Mohammadi cradles her newborn daughter, Fatima, her seventh child, but the first to be born in a medical clinic. According to Emirates News Agency, for the first time, Shazia experienced childbirth with access to doctors, medicines, and professional care. Her daughter was also the first baby delivered at one of ten new maternity clinics built by the UAE across Afghanistan, marking the start of a new chapter for maternal health in rural areas. Shazia expressed her gratitude, saying, ‘Our economic condition was pretty

Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, attended the graduation ceremony of the 18th cohort of the Emirates National Schools students from its campuses in Abu Dhabi City, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, and Al Ain. This year’s graduating cohort includes 664 students, celebrated in a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, the event was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Ahmed Mohammed Al Hamiri, Secretary-General of the Presidential Court

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) concluded its Climate Forum today in Abu Dhabi, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the CBUAE. The forum reaffirmed the importance of effective dialogue and close collaboration among key stakeholders in addressing climate-related financial risks, advancing sustainable finance, and exchanging best practices to strengthen the resilience of the financial system and accelerate climate action. According to Emirates News Agency, the forum is part of the CBUAE’s

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has detailed the operational schedule for its Customer Happiness Centres, public bus services, and driver and vehicle licensing centres during the Hijri New Year (1447) holiday on Friday, 27th June, 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the ITC announced that Customer Happiness Centres throughout the Abu Dhabi Emirate will remain closed for the holiday, resuming service on Monday, 30th June 2025. Services will still be accessible through digital platforms such as the official website https://admobility.gov.ae/, the “Darbi” mobile application, and the “TAMM” government services platform.

Abu Dhabi: The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) recently hosted a delegation from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on discussions about strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise between the two organizations. According to Emirates News Agency, the OHCHR delegation was led by Mazen Shaqoura, Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa, and included treaty bodies expert Leen Eid and Human Rights Assistant Officer Jad Haj Shahada. The NHRI representatives included Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the NHRI, Dr. Saeed Al Ghfeli, Secretary-General of the

Khorfakkan: The fourth edition of the Mango Festival is set to begin on Friday at Expo Khorfakkan, running until 29th June. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan and Khorfakkan City Municipality, the festival involves extensive participation from local farmers, agricultural companies, and productive families from across the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s festival is themed “Mango: Our Fruit, Our Wealth” and aims to promote the Eastern Region as a notable agri-tourism destination. The event seeks to support the local economy by empowering farmers and productive