Khorfakkan: The Mango Festival concluded yesterday, Sunday, its fourth edition on a high note at Expo Khorfakkan. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) alongside the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan and Khorfakkan City Municipality, the 3-day event took place from June 27 to 29, under the theme ‘Mango: Our Fruit, Our Wealth’. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s edition achieved significant success, attracting over 20,000 visitors from within and beyond the UAE, marking a 100% increase in attendance, and generating over AED1 million in total sales. The festival included participation from more than 40 local farmers

Abu dhabi: A new physical AI-framework called Tactile Skills is revolutionizing robotic automation by enabling robots to quickly learn and perform complex, delicate tasks that have historically been challenging. According to Emirates News Agency, Sami Haddadin, Vice President for Research at Mohamed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), collaborated with his former PhD student Lars Johannsmeier, along with Yanan Li from the University of Sussex and Etienne Burdet from Imperial College, to develop this innovative framework. Their work was published in Nature Machine Intelligence on June 23, highlighting a method inspired by the human neural system and vocational training.

Dubai: In a bold step toward redefining how the UAE saves and invests, National Bonds, the UAE’s leading Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, has reported impressive results following the relaunch of its mobile application. Just three months post-launch, compared to the preceding three months, the app has emerged as a powerful digital tool driving a 67% surge in regular savers and marking a major milestone in the company’s digital transformation journey. According to Emirates News Agency, the numbers paint a compelling picture: a 149% surge in fixed term savings plans, a 31% rise in newly onboarded customers, a 40% increase

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has conveyed its condolences and solidarity to the Republic of India following a tragic explosion at a factory in the southern state of Telangana. The incident led to numerous deaths and injuries, prompting a response from the UAE recognizing the gravity of the situation. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the UAE issued a statement extending sincere condolences and sympathy to the families affected by the tragedy. The statement also expressed support to the government and people of India and included wishes for a swift recovery for those

Abu dhabi: Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have conveyed their condolences to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, following the passing of Sheikh Fahad Sabah Al-Nasser Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. According to Emirates News Agency, the messages of condolence were sent by several rulers of the Emirates. These included Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al

Beijing: Beijing’s exit-entry ports have recorded over 10 million cross-border trips in the first half of the year, up 19.6% year-on-year, its border inspection agency said on Monday. According to Emirates News Agency, the number of foreigners entering and leaving the country reached around 2.9 million in the past six months, accounting for 29% of the city’s total cross-border trips, representing a year-on-year increase of 36.5%. More than 840,000 foreign nationals have taken advantage of the visa-free entry and 240-hour visa-free transit policy via Beijing’s ports. This figure has more than doubled from the same period last year, according to

Izmir: Trkiye has evacuated more than 50,000 people from regions affected by forest fires across the country, with the western province of Izmir accounting for the majority of evacuations, the country’s disaster agency said. Fires have swept through parts of Izmir, Bilecik, Hatay, Sakarya, and Manisa provinces, prompting authorities to relocate residents from 41 different settlements to temporary safe zones. According to Emirates News Agency, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported the extensive effort to manage the crisis. The fires have prompted a significant response from emergency teams, as they strive to protect residents and minimize damage. Forestry

Brussels: The European Commission has concluded negotiations with Ukraine on the review of the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). The agreement in principle on the review of the trade liberalisation provisions under the Association Agreement marks a new phase in establishing a long-term, predictable, and reciprocal framework within the broader context of Ukraine’s accession process. It also fully takes into account the sensitivity of certain agricultural sectors, raised by EU Member States and farmers. According to Emirates News Agency, the European Commission stated that this review contributes to the gradual integration of Ukraine into the EU’s Single