New york: UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres has emphasized the need for equipping every young individual with essential skills to thrive in the digital age. Speaking on World Youth Skills Day, celebrated annually on July 15, Guterres highlighted the pivotal role of young people as active contributors in shaping a fair digital future, rather than merely being learners. According to Emirates News Agency, Guterres underscored the importance of a varied skill set, ranging from traditional knowledge to community leadership, which empowers young individuals to influence their futures and contribute to inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable societies. This year’s theme, “Youth empowerment through

Abu dhabi: The OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) for July anticipates that near-term economic activities in the Middle East will remain robust, driven primarily by the non-oil sector, which is a key contributor to regional GDP growth. The report suggests that the tourism sector will also play a significant role in boosting GDP in several countries, while low inflation and favorable financial conditions are expected to encourage private investment and consumption. According to Emirates News Agency, the MOMR indicates that recent US tariffs will likely have minimal impact on the region, thanks to exemptions for oil and gas and

New york: The World Gold Council (WGC) has released its Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2025 report, showcasing gold’s impressive 26% rise in the first half of 2025, a period marked by the US dollar’s weakest start to a year since 1973. This shift has significantly redefined global investment flows. According to Emirates News Agency, gold has maintained its record-setting trajectory, achieving a 26% increase in US dollar terms during the first half of the year and securing double-digit returns across various currencies. The surge in gold prices is attributed to a combination of factors, including a weaker US dollar, stable interest

Geneva: Dr Eesa Al Bastaki, Chairman of Emirates Science Club (ESC), affirmed that the United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen its global position in the field of innovation by enhancing the intellectual property system and supporting a culture of creativity and invention. He pointed out that the Emirates Science Club plays an active role in this direction through specialised initiatives and educational and awareness programmes targeting inventors, researchers, and students at schools and universities. According to Emirates News Agency, this statement came during the club’s participation in the 66th session of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World

Abu dhabi: The UAE’s non-oil economy remains on solid ground: The UAE’s non-oil economy remains on solid ground, with the June PMI expanding slightly to stand at 53.5, following a solid level of 53.3 in May and 54 in April, signalling continued expansion, despite some deceleration in momentum, according to OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) for July. According to Emirates News Agency, the private sector continued to perform strongly, with the UAE’s real estate and tourism sectors continuing to show strong momentum in 2025. In Dubai, year-to-date real estate transaction volumes through June rose 24%, y-o-y, with values up

Abu dhabi: Khalifa Empowerment Programme (Aqdar) and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) organised a panel discussion titled “Empowering the Future – Youth in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” and a scientific debate titled “Artificial Intelligence and Youth – Motivation or Obstacle?” This event coincided with World Youth Skills Day. According to Emirates News Agency, the event aimed to highlight the importance of empowering youth and supporting them to acquire the necessary digital skills that enhance their active participation in society and increase their employment opportunities, contributing to achieving sustainable development. The session discussed “Youth empowerment through AI

New york: In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% — roughly 109 million – completed all three doses, according to new national immunisation coverage data released today by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF. Compared to 2023, around 171,000 more children received at least one vaccine, and one million more completed the full three-dose DTP series. While the gains are modest, they signal continued progress by countries working to protect children, even amid growing challenges. According to Emirates News Agency,

Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Iranian President His Excellency Dr Masoud Pezeshkian engaged in a phone call to explore opportunities for enhancing bilateral relations. The dialogue aimed to serve shared interests and promote prosperity and progress for both nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the leaders discussed various regional and international issues, placing particular emphasis on the Middle East. They exchanged views on recent developments in the region. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s dedication to supporting initiatives that promote regional peace and stability, benefiting all the peoples of the region.