Abu dhabi: Zayed National Museum, the UAE national museum, will open its doors in December 2025 in the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi, one of the highest concentrations of cultural institutions globally. The landmark institution honours the Founding Father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his commitment to education, identity and belonging. According to Emirates News Agency, through immersive exhibitions, active research, and engaging public programming, the museum builds on Sheikh Zayed’s vision, upholding the values he stood for, including humanitarianism and preserving legacy. The museum’s collection features artefacts from across the

Dubai: Dubai is set to welcome the third edition of the International Glass Manufacturing Show (IGMS 2026), taking place from 13th to 15th April 2026, at Dubai World Trade Centre. The event will offer a specialised platform that underscores Dubai’s growing reputation as a regional and global hub for the advanced construction and fa§ade industries. According to Emirates News Agency, IGMS 2026 stands as the most prominent event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, dedicated exclusively to the entire glass industry value chain-from raw materials, particularly silica sand, to finished products and processing, cutting, and

Abu dhabi: Khalifa University of Science and Technology today honoured the UAE’s top 10 academic achievers from grade 12, offering full scholarships for undergraduate studies and providing a platform that will help them transition into the next phase of their academic journey. During a ceremony organised at the university’s main campus, Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, expressed the institution’s commitment to nurturing the UAE’s future change makers and acknowledging talented students. According to Emirates News Agency, Professor Al Hajri stated, “We are delighted to honour the top 10 academic achievers in the UAE, demonstrating our status as

Vienna: Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, highlighted the crucial role of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) within the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+. He reiterated the UAE’s commitment to supporting all decisions made by OPEC+ to achieve equilibrium and stability in the global oil markets. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Mazrouei, during his participation in the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, stated that the UAE’s policy aligns with OPEC+ decisions. He praised the UAE’s leadership for implementing a strategy aimed at increasing the nation’s production capacity. This enhanced

Abu dhabi: UNRWA has warned that Israeli mass displacement of the Palestinian people in Gaza towards Rafah would deprive Palestinians of any prospects for a better future in their homeland. According to Emirates News Agency, the statement from UNRWA highlights the severity of the situation, emphasizing that such actions would effectively create massive concentration camps at the border with Egypt for Palestinians. These individuals have already faced displacement multiple times across generations. UNRWA further stated, “We cannot be silent and complicit of such large scale forced displacement,” underscoring the agency’s stance against the potential humanitarian crisis that could result from

Abu dhabi: Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), and Chairman of the National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations, stated that the European Union’s decision to remove the UAE from the list of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing reflects the country’s leadership vision. According to Emirates News Agency, Balama expressed that the decision aligns with the UAE’s goal of establishing an advanced financial ecosystem. This ecosystem is founded on a national vision and governance that ensures the safety and integrity of

Beijing: Beijing issued a blue alert for rainstorms early Thursday morning and initiated a Level-IV flood control emergency response citywide. Heavy rainfall had already hit Beijing by the night of Wednesday. According to Emirates News Agency, data released by the municipal meteorological department indicated that most areas of the city are expected to witness heavy rainfall on Thursday morning. The hourly precipitation is expected to exceed 30 millimetres, with six-hour accumulations surpassing 50 millimetres. Mountainous and hilly regions face the risk of secondary disasters, including flash floods, mudslides, and landslides triggered by the downpour. Low-lying areas may experience waterlogging. Local

Abu dhabi: At a high-level preparatory meeting convened by the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Member States formally adopted, by consensus, the themes of the six interactive dialogues for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference (2026 UNWC), which will be held in the United Arab Emirates in December next year. According to Emirates News Agency, the adoption marks a pivotal milestone in the lead-up to the 2026 UNWC, which aims to elevate the global water agenda and catalyse collective action and ambitions on water-related challenges. As the first UN conference focused on accelerating progress toward Sustainable Development Goal