Kuwait city: A delegation from Etihad Rail, led by the CEO Shadi Malak, met with Dr. Noura Mohammed Khaled Al-Mishaan, Minister of Public Works of the State of Kuwait, to discuss strengthening joint cooperation and exchanging expertise in railway infrastructure among GCC countries. According to Emirates News Agency, during the meeting, Minister Dr. Al-Mishaan highlighted Kuwait’s commitment to learning from leading railway development experiences, particularly the successful UAE-Oman partnership in establishing Hafeet Rail, describing it as a model of Gulf integration in transport and infrastructure projects. She emphasised that collaboration in this vital sector reflects Kuwait’s support for advancing Gulf

Dubai: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that Emirati citizens interested in joining the ‘Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme’ can now register via a dedicated link on its official website. This follows strong interest since the programme’s launch, which has already drawn a significant number of citizens keen to enter the real estate brokerage sector. The initiative continues reinforcing its role as a strategic platform for increasing national talent participation in this key industry. According to Emirates News Agency, Dubai Land Department calls on developers and real estate brokers, particularly those who have not had the opportunity to join the

Abu dhabi: The fourth round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, with Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club securing first place in the overall rankings. The final day featured competitions in the Kids and Under-12 divisions in the Gi category, drawing strong participation from young athletes and enthusiastic support from families and fans. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club finished second, while Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club took third place. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed and Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed

Al arish: A high-level delegation from the Arab Parliament, headed by Mohammed Ahmed Al Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, visited the UAE Floating Hospital in the city of Al Arish. The delegation conducted a comprehensive tour of the hospital’s various departments and reviewed the medical and humanitarian services provided to patients. According to Emirates News Agency, during the visit, the delegation members met with several Palestinian patients receiving treatment at the hospital and listened to their experiences regarding the level of healthcare and humanitarian support offered by the Emirati medical teams. The delegation was also briefed on the progress

Abu dhabi: The activities of the Drug Prevention Forum (2025) concluded today on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. The forum, organised by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with the Anti-Narcotics Council and the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, operated under the slogan “A Conscious Family… A Safe Society.” It saw active participation from numerous community members, especially youth and parents. According to Emirates News Agency, the forum, which ran from 19 June for 11 days, brought together specialists and experts from both government and private sectors focusing on prevention and mental health. Participants included religious scholars, national

Dubai: Dubai Police has officially launched its 2025 summer programme for students today themed “Our Summer is Safety, Happiness, Innovation, and Leadership.” This year, the programme welcomes 1,332 students from 35 countries, aged 11 to 18. According to Emirates News Agency, the General Department of Anti-Narcotics’ International Hemaya Centre is organising the programme in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai (KHDA), various external entities, and several police stations and general departments. Major General Eid Mohammad bin Thani Harib, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, emphasized Dubai Police’s commitment to supporting and

Brussels: In the first quarter of 2025, the EU imported £95.3 billion worth of energy products, totaling 176.4 million tonnes. Compared with the first quarter of 2024, the value of imports increased slightly by 0.3%, while the volume decreased by 3.9%, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. According to Emirates News Agency, a closer look at year-on-year developments in the first quarter reveals a decline in both value (-11.9%) and volume (-8.0%) of imported petroleum. This trend contrasts with the sharp increase in both the value (+45.3%) and volume (+12.1%) of imported liquefied

Madrid: Authorities across Europe are on alert as the first heatwave of the summer pushes temperatures up to 42C (107.6F), as the fastest-warming continent continues to suffer the effects of the climate emergency. Spain’s state meteorological office, Aemet, issued a special heat warning on Friday, saying temperatures could reach 42C in some southern areas of the country over the coming days. According to Emirates News Agency, ‘Very high and persistent temperatures are expected, both during the day and at night, which could pose a risk to exposed and/or vulnerable people,’ Aemet said. Madrid’s health ministry also warned people to take