Geneva: There has been an increase in killings of and attacks against Palestinians by settlers and security forces in the occupied West Bank in recent weeks, the United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday. “Israeli settlers and security forces have intensified their killings, attacks and harassment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, in the past weeks,” Thameen Al-Kheetan, a spokesperson for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OCHCR), told reporters in Geneva. According to Emirates News Agency, since the launch of Israel’s operation ‘Iron Wall’ in the north of the occupied

Abu dhabi: Rabdan Academy has announced the launch of an official educational visit to the Republic of Korea, taking place from 18th to 30th July, with the participation of selected students and specialised faculty and administrative members from the Academy. The visit forms part of Rabdan Academy’s efforts to strengthen international academic cooperation and offer its students unique exposure to global strategic environments while immersing them in diverse cultural and learning experiences. According to Emirates News Agency, the Academy’s delegation will engage in a number of institutional visits and knowledge-exchange activities across Korea. These activities include visits to Seoul National

Kuwait city: The price of Kuwaiti oil increased by US$2.18, reaching US$72.79 per barrel on Monday. This is a rise from US$70.61 per barrel last Friday, as reported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Tuesday. According to Emirates News Agency, the prices of Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate saw a decline. Brent crude decreased by $1.15, settling at $69.21 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate fell by $1.47, ending at $66.98 per barrel.

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won the ‘3G Championship Award for Digital Transformation 2025’ in recognition of the remarkable achievements of its Internal Audit Department. The accolade, which was announced at the Global Good Governance Awards organised by UK financial services firm Cambridge IFA, follows a rigorous auditing process conducted by Cambridge IFA, which verified DEWA’s compliance with the highest international standards in governance and digital transformation. According to Emirates News Agency, the award was announced during the 10th annual awards ceremony held in Brunei Darussalam. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, received the

Dubai: dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing next-generation technology in ramp operations. dnata now operates six electric tractors – the EZTow model developed by TractEasy – at DWC. Traditionally, baggage is transported between the terminal and aircraft by human drivers, each operating under tight time constraints. The new autonomous vehicles streamline this process by towing up to four baggage containers (ULDs) at a time at speeds of up to 15 km/h, following pre-defined routes. According to Emirates News Agency, with these

Abu dhabi: Ducab Group has been awarded a contract to electrify one of Hong Kong’s largest and most advanced hospital projects to date: the Acute Hospital in Kai Tak Development Area. This development was announced during the group’s participation in Build4Asia 2025, a significant event for technologies in the security, building, and electrical engineering sectors, held in Hong Kong from 15th to 17th July 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, Ducab’s contribution to the hospital’s infrastructure includes the supply of over 40,000 kilometres of high-performance XL-LSZH building wires and more than 15,000 kilometres of fire-resistant FLAM BICC 1 cables, which

Abu dhabi: Anasy Media, in collaboration with the Embassy of Malta in the UAE, organised a lecture as part of the ‘Discussion Hour’ Majlis, entitled ‘Il-Kantilena: The Arabic Roots in the Maltese Language and the Arab-Islamic Era in Malta’. The session was presented by Maria Camilleri Calleja, Ambassador of Malta to the UAE, and offered a rich exploration of Malta’s linguistic evolution and its deep historical connections with the Arab-Islamic world. According to Emirates News Agency, the lecture was attended by Sheikha Alyazia bint Nahyan bin Mubarak, Ambassador Extraordinary for Arab Culture at the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific

Dubai: The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced a new partnership with Emirates NBD, aiming to bolster support for family enterprises in Dubai and facilitate their sustainable growth. According to Emirates News Agency, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two entities outlines a collaborative effort with Emirates NBD’s Private Banking division. The initiative intends to develop a comprehensive framework to assist family businesses in preserving their wealth, legacy, and values for future generations. This support encompasses crucial areas such as governance and succession planning. As part of the agreement, the Dubai Centre for