Sharjah: The Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR) organised a panel session titled “Government Innovation: From Idea to Impact” at the Sharjah Private Education Authority’s headquarters. The event was attended by Majid Hamad Al Marri from the Sharjah Directorate of Human Resources and Taher Al Mahrazi, Director of the Administrative Affairs Sector at Sharjah Private Education Authority. According to Emirates News Agency, Brigadier Dr. Tarek Jassim Al-Midfa’, Advisor to the General Secretariat for Government Development in Sharjah, led the session. It brought together a selection of leaders and employees from various government entities in the emirate. Key topics included building

Sharjah: The Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah yesterday launched a scientific symposium that brought together ten researchers from different Arab countries. The two-day event aimed to explore various important topics related to the Holy Quran. Some of the discussions focused on how pauses and beginnings in the Quran affect our understanding and interpretation of the text. According to Emirates News Agency, the symposium kicked off with a speech by Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, the chairman of the Academy. He praised the researchers for their hard work and valuable contributions, emphasising the significance of understanding the differences between various meanings

Abu dhabi: An Indian air force jet crashed in the western state of Rajasthan on Wednesday, killing both pilots, officials said. In a statement posted on X, the Indian Air Force confirmed that the trainer aircraft was on a routine training mission. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries. An inquiry has been launched to determine the cause of the accident. The accident occurred near Churu in Rajasthan state. According to Emirates News Agency, this is the third Jaguar fighter jet crash this year; the first was in Haryana’s Panchkula on 7th March and the second was near Jamnagar in Gujarat on

Tokyo: Producer prices in Japan declined by 0.2 percent in June, the Bank of Japan said on Thursday. The figure was in line with expectations and down from the upwardly revised 0.1 percent contraction in May, which was initially reported as a 0.2 percent decline. According to Emirates News Agency, on an annual basis, producer prices rose by 2.9 percent, matching forecasts and down from the upwardly revised 3.3 percent increase in the previous month, which was initially reported as a 3.2 percent rise. Export prices increased by 0.1 percent on a monthly basis but decreased by 1.6 percent year-on-year.

Abu dhabi: At least 120 people died in devastating flash floods in Texas, US media reported on Wednesday, citing local authorities. In Kerr County, which saw the worst of Friday’s flash floods, authorities confirmed that at least 96 people died, including 36 children. According to Emirates News Agency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that more than 2,200 personnel remained deployed. “Flooding conditions from last week’s storms continue to affect multiple regions across the state, including Central Texas, the Hill Country, Big Country, and the Concho Valley,” Abbott said in a statement.

Sharjah: The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department announced the launch of the upgraded version of its website (www.shjrerd.gov.ae), in a step aimed at enhancing the quality of real estate services and offering a fully integrated digital experience for all customers. According to Emirates News Agency, the new website features a modern interactive design that keeps pace with the digital transformation and meets the needs of investors and stakeholders in the real estate sector in the emirate with the highest levels of efficiency and ease. It serves as a practical translation of the Sharjah Government’s vision and directives to deliver smart,

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conveyed his condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, following the passing of Princess Bazah bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, alongside His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have also sent messages of sympathy to the Saudi King.

Abu dhabi: The United Nations Security Council has welcomed the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed on 27th June in the United States capital, Washington, DC. In a statement, the members of the Security Council welcomed the peace deal and expressed their deep appreciation to the United States, Qatar, and the African Union for their facilitation efforts. According to Emirates News Agency, the council members urged the parties to fully honour their commitments under the peace agreement and in line with UN Security Council resolution 2773. They expressed their determination to actively support