Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA) to strengthen relations and expand the horizons of bilateral cooperation in the field of intellectual property. The agreement focuses on coordinating efforts to organise a series of initiatives and events to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual property. According to Emirates News Agency, this MoU reflects the commitment of both parties to support the knowledge economy and promote the concepts and foundations of intellectual property protection, thereby raising legal and cultural awareness across community members. It also

Shanghai: Shanghai Port has successfully completed ship-to-ship bunkering of green methanol fuel for an international vessel. This milestone marks the full integration of a domestically developed green methanol supply chain at the port. By delivering ‘green power’ to long-haul ocean-going vessels, Shanghai is helping steer the maritime industry toward a more sustainable future. According to Emirates News Agency, staff at Shengang International Petroleum Storage and Transportation on Yangshan Island were checking methanol inventory. Over the past weekend, Shanghai Port successfully completed bunkering of 1,000 tonnes of green methanol for the COSCO SHIPPING YANGPU, China’s first domestically built methanol dual-fuel containership.

Abu dhabi: IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of eFunder, the UAE’s pioneering private financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The platform has now been rebranded as Zelo, marking a new chapter in its evolution, aimed at scaling its impact and expanding access to capital for the region’s most dynamic businesses. According to Emirates News Agency, fully licensed and regulated by ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Zelo has been operating since August 2020, delivering receivables-based funding to address the region’s SME working capital gap.

Cairo: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are set to jointly organize the fourth edition of the ‘Youth Knowledge Forum’ (YKF) in Cairo, Egypt, from July 20 to 21, 2025. The event, themed ‘Knowledge Economy and Human Development,’ is in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS). According to Emirates News Agency, YKF aims to foster innovation and enhance the role of youth in advancing knowledge-based development. The forum serves as an intellectual platform where youth and decision-makers from various sectors can exchange insights and explore solutions

Alexandria: Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), participated in a symposium titled “Experiences in Documenting Arab Heritage,” held at the Delegations Hall at the Conference Centre as part of the cultural program of the 20th Alexandria International Book Fair. The symposium attracted a distinguished audience of intellectuals, academics, and heritage enthusiasts from various Arab countries. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, warmly welcomed Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, highlighting the event’s alignment with the Library’s mission to promote cultural awareness. Dr Zayed emphasized the importance of passing on

Vienna: Official figures in Austria have shown an increase in the annual damage value caused by storms and extreme weather conditions, due to climate change, reaching around pound 1.7 billion in 2024, compared to approximately pound 1 billion in previous years. The damages are expected to rise to about pound 5.2 billion annually by 2030. According to Emirates News Agency, the Austrian Institute for Economic Research (WIFO) reported that damages resulting from the increased frequency of storms and floods amounted to around pound 1.7 billion last year. The institute attributed the majority of the losses to the devastating autumn floods

Gaza: ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ has announced the launch of the largest desalinated water supply project from Egypt to southern Gaza, as part of its emergency response to the deepening water crisis in the besieged Strip. According to Emirates News Agency, at a press conference held at the Coastal Municipalities Water Utility (CMWU) headquarters in Deir al Balah, the operation revealed that a new 315mm water transmission line, stretching 6.7 kilometres, is now under construction. The pipeline will connect the UAE-established desalination plant on the Egyptian side to a displacement area between Khan Younis and Rafah governorates. The project is

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Al Ain branch has launched an initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and small enterprises in the region, specifically targeting the retail, tourism, and agricultural sectors. This initiative is part of the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to engage with small enterprises, understand their needs, and develop trade policies that support their growth. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative emphasizes direct engagement with enterprise owners to better understand the opportunities and challenges they face. This approach is intended to generate actionable insights for more targeted, data-driven decision-making, ultimately enhancing the support provided