Abu dhabi: Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, has announced that Azerbaijan serves as a significant trade and investment partner for the UAE. This statement was made following the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr Al Zeyoudi highlighted Azerbaijan’s strategic position in the Caucasus region, bridging Eastern Europe and Western Asia. The country witnessed a 4.1% growth in GDP in 2024, with its non-oil sector expanding by 6.3%. Echoing this economic growth, the bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and Azerbaijan surged by

Dubai: ‘Superhuman’ UAE teachers are being encouraged to apply for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize, a $1 million award initiative by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO. This prestigious prize, the largest of its kind, has drawn over 100,000 applications and nominations globally since its inception in 2015. According to Emirates News Agency, Mansour bin Abdullah Al-Mansour, the most recent winner, has significantly impacted the lives of hundreds of orphans and dedicates his free time to teaching literacy to prisoners. Al-Mansour, awarded at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in February 2025, stated that teachers across the UAE

Tripoli: Libyan authorities rescued 84 illegal migrants of various African nationalities as they attempted to cross the sea to European shores. According to Emirates News Agency, the Libyan Ministry of Interior stated in a statement today that the migrants were transported to a disembarkation point and provided with humanitarian assistance and necessities. The rescue operation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea. The Libyan coast has been a critical departure point for many seeking better opportunities and safety, despite the perilous conditions and risks involved in the journey.

Paris: Job markets remain resilient, with labour force participation reaching record highs in many OECD countries and unemployment at historically low levels. However, there are signs of a slowdown as geopolitical and trade policy uncertainties dampen economic activity, according to a new OECD report. According to Emirates News Agency, the OECD Employment Outlook 2025 reports that OECD-wide employment, which reached 668 million in May 2025-up by about 26% since 2001-is expected to grow by around 1.1% in 2025 and 0.7% in 2026. Having been at or below 5.0% for more than three years, the OECD-wide unemployment rate stood at 4.9%

Tarragona: Hundreds of Spanish firefighters on Wednesday brought a forest fire under control after burning more than 3,000 hectares over the past three days near Tarragona, a port city in northeastern Spain’s Catalonia region. More than 450 firefighters backed by helicopters and planes were deployed to put the fire under control. According to Emirates News Agency, the protected Els Ports natural park makes up 30% of the affected area. This significant portion of the park’s landscape was impacted, raising concerns about the ecological implications and recovery efforts needed to restore the natural habitat. The rapid response from firefighting teams and