Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court has issued a judicial ruling to halt the infringement of a globally renowned trademark in the fashion and e-commerce sector, following proven unauthorised use of the trademark by a local store without obtaining permission or licensing. According to Emirates News Agency, the case originated when the company that owns the trademark filed a lawsuit demanding the closure of a store that had used its name and trademark on displayed products, storefronts, advertising materials, and online promotions. This unauthorised usage misled the public into believing the store was affiliated with the original brand, which

Port vila: Dr. Fahad Obaid Al Tafaq, the UAE Ambassador to Australia and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Solomon Islands and the Independent State of Samoa, has officially presented his credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Vanuatu to President Nikenike Vurobaravu. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Tafaq conveyed greetings from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 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.

Abu dhabi: China has discovered a massive lithium ore deposit totaling 490 million tonnes in Central Hunan Province, according to the provincial department of natural resources. According to Emirates News Agency, the deposit, categorized as an altered granite-type lithium deposit, contains approximately 1.31 million tonnes of lithium oxide, as reported by China Daily. In addition to lithium, the deposit also contains other minerals, including rubidium, tungsten, and tin, the department added. The China Geological Survey under the Ministry of Natural Resources stated in January that the country’s lithium reserves had increased to 16.5 percent of the global total, propelling it

Sharjah: Sharjah Youth, affiliated with the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has launched the Skills Lab. According to Emirates News Agency, the lab is organised in five of its centres across the Emirate of Sharjah: Wasit Youth, Khorfakkan Youth, Kalba Youth, Dibba Al Hisn Youth, and Mleiha Youth. The programme is organised under the umbrella of the Central Region Centres, under the slogan “Where Skill Meets Fun.” It serves as a parallel programme to the ‘Let’s Summer’ 2025 activities, offering Sharjah Youth members an opportunity to develop their skills and explore their potential in an interactive

Abu dhabi: Al Seer Marine (ASM), a subsidiary of IHC, has secured a significant AED760 million (US$207 million) financing facility from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB). This eight-year facility is backed by first-priority mortgages over a selected group of operating vessels, supporting the company’s capital efficiency and asset-backed growth strategy. According to Emirates News Agency, ADCB acted as the sole underwriter and Mandated Lead Arranger for the facility, offering it on highly competitive terms. This marks the second major transaction between ADCB and Al Seer Marine. In early 2025, ADCB provided an AED210 million ($57 million) facility to ASBI

Sharjah: The Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah has launched its third summer programme, running until 31st July, with the theme ‘Towards an Authentic Quranic Culture’. This initiative is designed to provide an engaging educational experience centered around the teachings of the Quran. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s programme offers a variety of courses, including Quranic calligraphy and decoration, in collaboration with the Sharjah Department of Culture. The academy’s offerings are divided into four main areas of focus: Quranic calligraphy and decoration, the basics of Tajweed (rules for reciting the Quran), a course titled “My Experience with the Quran,”

Abu dhabi: Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants, touted as an advance against a disease that takes hundreds of thousands of lives, nearly all in Africa, each year. According to Emirates News Agency, Swissmedic gave a green light Tuesday for the medicine from Basel-based pharmaceutical company Novartis for treatment of babies with body weights between 2 and 5 kilogrammes, which could pave the way for hard-hit African nations to follow suit in coming months. The agency said that the decision is significant in part because it’s only the third

Lampung: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Lampung province on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic activity took place 114 kilometres from the city of Bandar Lampung at a depth of 73 kilometres. According to Emirates News Agency, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or material damage resulting from the earthquake. The authorities are likely to continue monitoring the situation closely to assess any potential risks or impacts on the local communities.