Rio de janeiro: The United Arab Emirates, represented by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has participated in the BRICS Business Forum on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the Forum, Al Zeyoudi highlighted the UAE’s strong relationships with BRICS nations and the community’s role in driving innovation, accelerating trade, and creating opportunities for cross-border investment. Al Zeyoudi also promoted closer collaboration in key sectors, including logistics, agriculture, renewable energy, technology, and healthcare. According to Emirates News Agency, the BRICS Business Forum gathered leaders and business representatives from the

Vienna: The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is set to unveil the 19th edition of its World Oil Outlook (WOO) at the forthcoming 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria. According to Emirates News Agency, the event will take place at the Hofburg Palace on Thursday, 10 July 2025. The seminar will commence with opening remarks by Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of OPEC. Following the remarks, a panel session featuring management and analysts from the OPEC Secretariat’s Research Division will delve into the publication’s main findings. The WOO, first published in 2007, is recognized as one of

Abu dhabi: Rescuers were searching Saturday for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others still missing after a wall of water rushed down a river in the Texas Hill Country during a powerful storm that killed at least 27 people, officials said. Among the dead were nine children. According to Emirates News Agency, the destructive fast-moving waters along the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes before dawn Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. The danger was not over as torrential rains continued pounding communities outside San Antonio on Saturday and

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain beat German giants Bayern Munich 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, to book a match in the semifinals against either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund. The match was played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States. According to Emirates News Agency, the French team now awaits the winner of the game between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund to know their opponent in the next phase.

Rio de janeiro: Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs and the UAE’s BRICS Sherpa, participated in the 3rd BRICS Sherpa and Sous Sherpa meeting, held from 30 June to 4 July 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Convened in preparation for the upcoming 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the meeting marked a key milestone in finalizing the Leaders’ Declaration and advancing discussions on priority deliverables under Brazil’s Chairship. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Hajeri expressed appreciation to the Brazilian Chair for its leadership and highlighted the UAE’s role in shaping outcomes that

Abu dhabi: The Anti-Drug Trafficking and Anti-Smuggling Committees of the Anti-Drug Council convened to formulate strategies aimed at countering drug smuggling and trafficking operations. The meeting focused on analyzing the tactics employed by cross-border smuggling gangs, including their smuggling plans, concealment techniques, and potential alternative methods, as well as the impact on regional stability. According to Emirates News Agency, representatives from various sectors, including directors and officers from the Anti-Drug Trafficking Department, the National Guard Command, and Federal Customs, participated in the meeting. They assessed the country’s transportation activities across land, air, and sea, ensuring that these sectors remain stable

Rio de janeiro: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Brazil to lead the UAE delegation at the 17th BRICS Summit. The summit is being held in Rio de Janeiro from July 6-7, 2025, and Sheikh Khaled is attending on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE delegation comprises several key figures, including Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh,

Cleveland: Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an eco-friendly plastic designed for wearable electronics, sensors, and various electrical applications. Unlike traditional materials, this innovative ferroelectric polymer contains no fluorine-a chemical often labeled as a ‘forever chemical’ because it persists in the environment without breaking down. According to Emirates News Agency, fluorine-based compounds pose significant environmental challenges due to their durability and resistance to degradation. The new polymer sidesteps this issue by eliminating fluorine altogether, offering a safer alternative that combines flexibility with sustainable chemistry. Lead researcher Lei Zhu, professor of macromolecular science and engineering at the Case School