Hannover: The Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, condemns the terrorist attack that resulted in the death of Rahma Ayat, an Algerian student, in Hannover, Germany. According to Emirates News Agency, the Council is urging the immediate formation of a global strategy to combat racism, extremism, hatred, and Islamophobia. They emphasize the need for decisive action to establish legislation that criminalizes such acts of terrorism while promoting dialogue, tolerance, coexistence, and mutual respect. The Muslim Council of Elders has extended condolences to Rahma Ayat’s family, praying for her soul to

Al ain: Chaired by Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, the Board of Trustees convened today for its sixth and final meeting of the 2024/2025 academic year. The Chancellor opened the meeting with a welcome to the Board’s new appointee, Mouza Al Muhairi, and expressed gratitude to all members and external advisors for their commitment and contributions in support of the University’s strategic priorities. According to Emirates News Agency, the Chancellor highlighted the University’s progress within the QS 2026 ranking, attributing its 229th place achievement to the leadership of the UAE. The Board reviewed the University’s

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, received Ou Boqian, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at his office in the Ruler’s Court. H.H. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the Consul General, wishing her success in her diplomatic mission and expressing hope that her efforts would contribute to further enhancing the friendly relations between the UAE and China across various sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting highlighted the strong bilateral ties between the two countries, with both sides discussing ways to strengthen

Fujairah: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, witnessed the launch of the first fully integrated digital government services centre in the emirate. The centre, inaugurated by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, represents a pioneering model at the national level for delivering smart, interconnected government services leveraging artificial intelligence, virtual reality, metaverse, and blockchain technologies, without direct human intervention. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Al Sharqi expressed pride in the launch, emphasizing that the virtual digital services centre in Fujairah embodies the vision of the UAE’s leadership towards building a

Gaza: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has raised concerns over increasing malnutrition rates among children in the Gaza Strip. The agency reported that one in every ten children is currently malnourished, based on data collected from its clinics and medical points throughout the region. According to Emirates News Agency, during a press briefing in Geneva, UNRWA’s Director of Communications, Juliette Touma, stated that malnutrition rates have risen, particularly since the siege intensified four months ago. UNRWA health teams have screened over 240,000 children across the Gaza Strip since January 2024.

Abu dhabi: Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens. According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership, effective 14th July 2025, builds on the strong performance of the existing interline cooperation between the two airlines and significantly expands Etihad’s reach across the Greek islands and broader Eastern Mediterranean region. Under the codeshare agreement, Etihad will place its code on SKY express-operated flights beyond Athens, providing seamless access to Greece’s most popular island destinations including Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos,

Abu dhabi: The UAE ranks first globally in health outreach programmes, community participation in health policy, and wellbeing promotion, according to the newly launched Health Inclusivity Index, developed by Haleon in partnership with Economist Impact. The findings were unveiled at a high-level panel discussion in Abu Dhabi hosted by Haleon, the UAE-UK Business Council, and Economist Impact under the theme ‘From Awareness to Action: Building Healthier Communities Through Self-Care and Literacy.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the event convened senior leadership across government, academia, and the healthcare sector, including Dr. Omniyat Al Hajeri, Executive Director of Community Health Sector, Abu

Ras al khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Republic of Kyrgyzstan have reached an agreement to enhance economic cooperation and expand trade and investment partnerships. This initiative aims to support sustainable economic growth in the upcoming period. The agreement was formalized during the visit of Saliev Aman Akylbekovich, Ambassador of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan to the UAE. He was received by Mohamed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, the Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting took place at the headquarters of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber