Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in a phone conversation with Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, to discuss the bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Ghana, highlighting mechanisms to support and enhance collaboration across multiple fields. According to Emirates News Agency, the conversation between the two ministers focused on the ongoing growth and development in various sectors between the UAE and Ghana, emphasizing efforts to achieve sustainable development and economic prosperity. The ministers reviewed the paths of bilateral cooperation

Abu dhabi: Egypt condemned recent statements by Israeli officials calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, the most recent of which was issued by Israeli Minister of Justice Yariv Levin. In a statement issued Wednesday, and carried by MENA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigration reaffirmed Egypt’s categorical rejection of these statements, describing them as flagrant violations of international law that seek to entrench the unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory and undermine the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state along the June 4, 1967 borders, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip

Abu dhabi: As part of the Abu Dhabi SME Champions Programme, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has witnessed a significant growth in the number of deals forged between SMEs and leading public and private institutions, achieving a total of 652 deals by 2024, with a total value of AED 672 million, across various key sectors such as IT, consultancy, advertising, and event management. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative was launched in 2023 by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development to increase the share of procurement opportunities allocated to SMEs by major private companies as well as government

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, recently chaired a meeting emphasizing the importance of global engagement and innovation in Dubai’s media sector to maintain its influential position in the international media landscape. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed reviewed recent initiatives launched under a new strategy aimed at accelerating the sector’s development. The strategy aligns with Dubai’s vision for leadership in vital industries, focusing on deepening engagement with leading global institutions and integrating cutting-edge innovation. H.H. underlined the necessity for stronger collaboration

Abu dhabi: The world of Phygital Football will descend on Abu Dhabi this summer, as top clubs vie for qualification to the prestigious Games of the Future 2025. The ‘Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Football’ tournament is scheduled to take place from 25 to 29 July at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). According to Emirates News Agency, the tournament is organised by ASPIRE, the Local Delivery Authority for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025, in collaboration with Ethara, the Event Delivery Partner, and Phygital International, the global rights holder. Twenty-four elite clubs from across the globe

Islamabad: Flash floods and heavy rain in Pakistan have killed 64 people and injured 117 in a week, a government agency said Wednesday. The devastating weather conditions have severely impacted various regions across the country, causing significant loss of life and property. According to Emirates News Agency, the highest toll was recorded in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where 23 individuals, including 10 children, lost their lives. The Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported these figures, highlighting the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events. The NDMA further stated that low to moderate rainfall is expected to persist until July

Abu dhabi: Archer Aviation has conducted test flights of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi services at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi. This initiative aligns with the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) strategy to advance smart aerial mobility solutions, supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). This marks a significant milestone for Archer’s planned commercial deployment in the UAE and its regional expansion. According to Emirates News Agency, the test flight was attended by senior officials from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), ADIO, the Integrated Transport Centre, Abu Dhabi Aviation,