Dubai: The Museum of the Future has launched an expanded summer package of exclusive events and programmes, curated to inspire all ages. From 1st July to 30th September 2025, guests can also enjoy unlimited access to the museum with an all-new exclusive ‘Summer Pass’. According to Emirates News Agency, as part of the museum’s special summer activations and for the first time, visitors will be able to enter the museum at any time during operating hours, with Summer Pass holders receiving exclusive access to seasonal events and behind-the-scenes experiences. The initiative reflects the museum’s ongoing commitment to education, wellness, creativity,

Sharjah: Sharjah’s Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, through its affiliates Sharjah Youth and Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, has launched a series of parliamentary empowerment programmes for members of the Sharjah Youth Shura Council. The initiative is part of the “Let’s Summer” activities and aligns with the ninth parliamentary cycle (2025-2026), held under the theme ‘Community Service Leadership’. The aim is to strengthen members’ leadership potential and prepare them for impactful future roles. According to Emirates News Agency, the Rubu’ Qarn Centre for Life Skills hosted a comprehensive two-day training. The sessions targeted 80 council members

Beijing: China’s total goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms rose to 21.79 trillion yuan (approximately US$3.05 trillion) in the first half of 2025, marking a 2.9 percent year-on-year increase, according to official data released on Monday. According to Emirates News Agency, the country’s exports grew by 7.2 percent year-on-year during the first six months of the year, while imports declined by 2.7 percent, based on figures from the General Administration of Customs.

Tonga: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Tonga islands in the South Pacific, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. According to Emirates News Agency, the quake occurred 643 kilometers from Houma at a depth of 552 kilometers. There have been no reports of casualties or damage so far. Tonga is an archipelago consisting of 176 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent seismic activity.

Geneva: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the development of intellectual property (IP) in the UAE in line with international best practices. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoUs were signed in the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, during the UAE delegation’s participation in the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva. The agreements

Abu dhabi: The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) Board of Directors convened its third meeting of 2025 and reviewed the authority’s key performance indicators for the first half of 2025. During the meeting, the Board approved a series of strategic decisions that reaffirm the SCA’s commitment to accelerating the development of the financial markets sector and aligning its regulatory framework with global best practices. These decisions are intended to enhance the UAE’s market competitiveness and support the country’s broader vision for economic transformation. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was chaired by Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa and attended by

Abu dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed Chair of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed as Vice Chair. According to Emirates News Agency, under the leadership of Sheikha Mariam, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects, and Sheikh Hamdan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, the foundation will further the philanthropic vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) have signed a strategic agreement to position Abu Dhabi as the preferred destination for global family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs). This agreement is aimed at formalizing a long-term collaboration to attract and enable long-term private capital, enhance the emirate’s wealth management ecosystem, and support its economic vision. According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership merges ADIO’s mandate to spearhead Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation with EFOA’s international family office networks and its expertise in policy dialogue, business development, and wealth preservation. The two