Seville: Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, represented the UAE at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Seville, Spain. The conference spanned from 30 June to 3 July 2025, under the leadership of Pedro S¡nchez, Prime Minister of Spain, and Ant³nio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. According to Emirates News Agency, Reem Al Hashimy highlighted the pressing need to fortify partnerships and invest in long-term solutions that synthesize humanitarian, development, and peace agendas. She stressed the UAE’s stance that contemporary challenges necessitate not only enhanced multilateralism but a redefined

Sharjah: In line with its ongoing commitment to enhance the safety and efficiency of Sharjah’s natural gas network, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has conducted extensive maintenance works at the pressure reduction station located in the Al Rahmaniya area. According to Emirates News Agency, this station is one of the key facilities within the emirate’s gas network. The maintenance aimed to increase the operational reliability of the station from 50% to 100% by servicing and reactivating the station’s backup unit, thereby ensuring uninterrupted supply of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial areas while adhering to the

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, hosted a joint virtual preparatory meeting in preparation for the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8-12 December 2025. The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority and Head of the session. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting discussed the latest developments regarding the draft ministerial declaration for UNEA-7, which aims to advance sustainable solutions to global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. Participants also

Abu dhabi: For the first time outside the United States, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), in collaboration with Johnson and Johnson (J and J) and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), has successfully facilitated expedited access to Tremfya®, a next-generation biologic medication for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This development took place on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi’s participation at the BIO International Convention in Boston, USA. According to Emirates News Agency, the strategic partnership marks the first availability of the treatment outside the United States, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a pioneering destination for healthcare innovation

Ras al khaimah: Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) has delivered a medical aid shipment to hospitals in the Gaza Strip, in coordination with the Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Charity and Humanitarian Foundation. The initiative is part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian campaign ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,’ and reflects the country’s continued support for the Palestinian people. According to Emirates News Agency, this medical contribution comes amid a severe collapse in Gaza’s healthcare system, where hospitals face critical shortages of medicines and essential supplies due to the worsening humanitarian crisis. The aid shipment includes 12 tonnes of essential medicines, carefully selected

Bonn: The United Arab Emirates concluded its participation at the 62nd Session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn, Germany. The UAE delegation, led by Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, reiterated the nation’s dedication to building on the outcomes of COP28 and preparing for COP30 in Bel©m, Brazil. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE actively engaged in various negotiation paths at SB62, including climate finance, the Global Goal on Adaptation, the Just Transition Work Programme, and transparency arrangements under the Paris Agreement.

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the establishment of Al Kharous Pasture in the city of Al Dhaid. The initiative is aimed at serving livestock breeders from officially registered farms in the region with the Department of Agriculture and Livestock. The pasture will include all the services available in other pastures in the emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, this directive is part of a broader effort to support the agricultural sector in Sharjah. The new pasture is expected to enhance the resources available to local farmers

Sharjah: Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC), hosted delegations from Russia and India at the council’s headquarters, aiming to foster international cooperation and expand economic and knowledge partnerships. The meetings included several council members and focused on enhancing global expertise exchange. According to Emirates News Agency, the Russian delegation, led by Dr. Hossam Azzam, Education Ambassador at the Academy of Financial Sciences under the Russian Federation’s government, and Anya Goryacheva, Coordinator of Russian-Emirati Economic Relations, discussed strengthening academic ties with Sharjah’s educational institutions, particularly the University of Sharjah. The Russian representatives expressed gratitude to