Abu dhabi: Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has affirmed that the world will need more energy in the coming decade and stressed the need to ensure oil supplies are delivered in a stable and secure manner. Speaking on the sidelines of the 9th OPEC International Seminar held at the organisation’s headquarters in Vienna, Al Ghais underlined the urgent requirement for substantial investments in the energy mix. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Ghais emphasized the necessity of an integrated approach that includes the use of modern technologies, emissions reduction, and consideration of

Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received the oath of office from His Excellency Sherif Isa Mohamed Al Suwaidi, who has been appointed UAE Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil. The ceremony took place in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness also received the credentials of several newly appointed ambassadors to the UAE during an official reception held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The UAE President wished

Abu dhabi: As part of the ‘Year of Community’ and in line with ongoing efforts to enhance the social care ecosystem, the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi has announced the second edition of the Social Care Forum. The event is set to take place from 24th to 25th September at Hilton Yas Abu Dhabi, under the theme ‘Future-Ready Social Care: People, Practice, and Policy’. According to Emirates News Agency, the forum will gather local and international experts, decision-makers, and specialists to explore developments in social care. This event supports the objectives of the Year of the Community 2025,

Abu dhabi: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has successfully completed the natural gas network project in the Umm Fannain area, achieving 100% implementation. The network spans a total length of 38 kilometres, serves 603 beneficiaries, and was carried out at a total cost of AED4 million. According to Emirates News Agency, Engineer Ibrahim Al Balghouni, Director of the Natural Gas Department at SEWA, stated that the establishment of a fully integrated natural gas distribution network across the Emirate of Sharjah constitutes a solid and advanced infrastructure. This network plays a key role in supporting the emirate’s continuous

Sharjah: House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah has concluded its ‘Travelogues’ exhibition, held as part of the ‘Chapters from Islamic Art’ series. Over the course of four months, the exhibition welcomed nearly 13,000 visitors, offering an immersive cultural and visual journey that celebrated the rich legacy of Muslim explorers, geographers, and cartographers. According to Emirates News Agency, the exhibition highlighted their crucial role in shaping the fields of geography, navigation, and world mapping during the Islamic Golden Age and beyond. The exhibition was part of the ‘Chapters from Islamic Art’ initiative, graciously inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin

Abu dhabi: Sharjah: Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the resumption of its non-stop service between Sharjah and Damascus. The airline celebrated this significant milestone with an official departure ceremony at Sharjah International Airport. According to Emirates News Agency, the ceremony was attended by notable figures including Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, Air Arabia Group Chief Executive Officer Adel Al Ali, and Ziad Yahya Zaher Edin, Charg© d’Affaires of the Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic in the UAE. Upon landing at Damascus International Airport,

Abu dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of Princess Bazah bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. According to Emirates News Agency, the messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al

Abu dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have expressed condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud following the passing of the mother of Prince Abdullah bin Saud bin Saad I Al Abdulrahman Al Saud. The messages of sympathy were directed to the Saudi King in acknowledgment of the bereavement. According to Emirates News Agency, the messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, including Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al