Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also conveyed their congratulations. According to Emirates News Agency, both Vice Presidents extended similar congratulatory messages to President Kagame and to Prime Minister €š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬°douard Ngirente, acknowledging Rwanda’s national celebration. The

Kuwait city: The price of Kuwait oil increased by 22 cents, reaching $69.23 per barrel on Monday. This rise comes in comparison to the previous price of $69.01 per barrel last Friday, as confirmed by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Tuesday. According to Emirates News Agency, the prices for other major benchmarks saw a decrease. Brent Crude fell by 16 cents, settling at $67.61 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate saw a larger drop of 41 cents, bringing it to $65.11 per barrel. The changes in these prices reflect ongoing fluctuations in the global oil market.

Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), published its latest report, ‘Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Risk in Financial Services: Strengthening Oversight Through International Dialogue’. The report provides timely insights into the evolving digital risk landscape and explores how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum computing are reshaping regulatory priorities. According to Emirates News Agency, the publication follows the DFSA’s inaugural Cyber and AI Risk Regulatory College, held in May 2025, which brought together 70 senior representatives from 18 financial authorities across the Middle East, North America, Europe,

Abu dhabi: Modon has announced the launch of Wadeem, its first residential plots release on Hudayriyat Island to offer discerning buyers the opportunity to design and build their own homes in one of Abu Dhabi’s most desirable emerging locations. Set opposite Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen area, Wadeem features more than 1,700 plots, each with ample room for a four- to six-bedroom villa and generous enough to accommodate a swimming pool alongside outdoor dining and entertainment spaces. According to Emirates News Agency, Bill O’Regan, Group CEO at Modon Holding, stated that Wadeem represents another milestone in Modon’s future vision for Hudayriyat

Beijing: More than 30 international robot teams have completed preregistration for the World Humanoid Robot Games, which are set to open in Beijing, China, in mid-August. Robotic soccer teams from the United States, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Japan, Singapore, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia are among those who have signed up, Jordan Zhou, Director of International Affairs at the Robo-Cup Asia-Pacific Confederation, said. According to Emirates News Agency, the RoboCup Asia-Pacific Beijing Masters, hosted by the confederation, will serve as the official humanoid soccer tournament of the World Humanoid Robot Games. The event will take place

Abu dhabi: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued commemorative gold and silver coins to honour the “Zayed and Rashid” campaign. The issuance celebrates the memory of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, embodying the leaders’ role in the founding of the Union and reinforcing national identity and loyalty among the local community. According to Emirates News Agency, the obverse of the gold coin, weighing 40 grams with a diameter of 40 mm, features a depiction of the two leaders, “Zayed and Rashid,” while the reverse of

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an administrative decision approving the boundaries of the Al Faya site, which is nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. According to Emirates News Agency, the decision officially designates the location, boundaries, and area of Al Faya, as outlined in the approved map, as a cultural heritage site.

Abu dhabi: Tom Phillips, Director of the Middle East at DP World Tour, spoke on the significance of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in the context of global golf development. For 18 consecutive years, this event has been a key early season stop on the DP World Tour, attracting top players and highlighting the UAE as a premier golfing destination. According to Emirates News Agency, Phillips announced the strategic decision to shift the championship from January to November, made in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. This change aims to enhance the tournament’s impact and support the growth of