Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Lee Jae-myung, President of the Republic of Korea. The two leaders discussed ways to enhance cooperation across various fields, particularly in the areas of economy, investment, energy, education, defense, technology, and sustainability. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions took place as part of the special strategic partnership between the UAE and Republic of Korea, reflecting the two countries’ shared interests and development-focused ambitions for the present and future. During the call, His Highness congratulated His Excellency Lee Jae-myung on

Fujairah: H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has received the “Certified Government Innovative Organisation” (CGInO) certificate granted to the Fujairah Municipality. The prestigious international recognition was awarded by the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), granting the municipality a distinguished Five-Star Rating. According to Emirates News Agency, this international accreditation reflects the municipality’s steadfast efforts to promote institutional innovation and implement global best practices aimed at enhancing performance and advancing public services. H.H. Sheikh Hamad lauded the achievement as a result of teamwork, dedication, and commitment, emphasising the importance of sustaining momentum toward improving

Abu dhabi: Emirates is set to increase the deployment of its retrofitted Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s on routes to Shanghai and Zurich, while also expanding schedules to Milan, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires. Additionally, the airline plans to upgrade services to Shanghai and Singapore with the introduction of the A380, enhancing passenger experience with its Premium Economy offering. According to Emirates News Agency, this strategic expansion and enhancement of services align with rising demand across Emirates’ global network. The airline aims to provide more customers access to its renowned onboard experience, particularly the Premium Economy cabin that has

Khartoum: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a warning that millions of Sudanese refugees fleeing to neighboring countries are at risk of increased hunger and malnutrition due to significant funding shortages that are forcing major reductions in critical food assistance. According to Emirates News Agency, WFP has rapidly mobilized to provide emergency aid to refugees in seven neighboring countries, including the Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan, and Uganda. The assistance includes food and cash, hot meals, and nutrition support. Additionally, the agency has extended its support to host communities that have generously

London: Reaffirming its leadership in developing smart and integrated transport systems, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, received two gold awards at the 2025 Harvard Business Council (HBC) International Awards. According to Emirates News Agency, the ITC was honoured in the Sustainability category for its ‘Green Buses Programme’ and in the Community Contribution category for its ‘SALAMA School Transport Management System’. The awards were announced during the HBC AI and Innovation Convention and International Awards Ceremony, hosted by the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) in London. The Green Buses Programme

Abu dhabi: Aldar has successfully acquired high-quality warehousing and light industrial real estate assets in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region from Waha Capital for AED530 million. The acquisition adds 182,500 sqm of net leasable area to Aldar Investment’s logistics portfolio at ALMARKAZ Industrial Park, a prominent industrial and business park development. According to Emirates News Agency, the freehold assets are part of the 6 million sqm ALMARKAZ Industrial Park, developed by Waha Land, a subsidiary of Waha Capital. The park holds special economic zone status, providing opportunities for Aldar and Waha to explore future collaborations at the site. ALMARKAZ benefits

Abu dhabi: Austria’s unemployment rate rose by 0.6% in June, reaching 6.8% on a month-over-month basis, according to official labour statistics. According to Emirates News Agency, the total number of unemployed individuals, including those enrolled in training programmes registered with labour offices across the country, stood at 364,419 people. Compared to the same month last year, the number of unemployed and training participants increased by 9.3 percent or 24,500 people. “These developments underscore the relevance and necessity of active labour market policy measures to stabilise the labour market,” said Labour and Social Minister, Korinna Schumann (SP€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬¦‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦‚¬Å¡¬€¦‚¬Å“) in a statement.

Abu dhabi: Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) to cooperate across a range of scientific, academic, and technical fields. The MoU was signed by Dr. Abdullah Ahmed Al Mandous, Director-General of the National Centre of Meteorology and Permanent Representative of the UAE with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), and Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU facilitates collaboration in joint research, knowledge exchange, and the development of future initiatives aligned with mutual interests and national priorities.