Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched its Pre-Departure Week programme to prepare 300 students from ADEK Scholarship programmes for their upcoming academic journeys abroad. Held in collaboration with 25 national and international partners, the programme equips students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to represent the UAE with pride and thrive as global citizens. According to Emirates News Agency, the Pre-Departure Week offers a holistic preparation experience covering academic readiness, cultural adaptation, psychological resilience, and essential life skills. Sessions include leadership development, financial literacy, personal safety abroad, and wellbeing strategies to help

Kuwait city: Kuwait oil price dropped US$2.16 to US$70.63 per barrel on Tuesday, compared to Monday’s US$72.79 pb according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Wednesday. According to Emirates News Agency, on a global level, Brent Crude decreased 50 cents to $68.71 pb as West Texas Intermediate also dropped 46 cents to $66.52 pb, according to the Kuwait News Agency.

Wellington: A rare kiwi species has been found in the wild on mainland New Zealand for the first time in 50 years, the nation’s conservation authority said. The smallest of the kiwi species, the kiwi pukupuku (little spotted kiwi), was thought to only live in offshore islands and fenced predator-free sites, the Department of Conservation (DOC) stated. According to Emirates News Agency, a DOC-contracted hunter spotted the bird in a remote part of the South Island’s West Coast. Tiny feathers were collected from the kiwi to confirm the bird was a kiwi pukupuku. Kiwi Recovery Group leader Emily King expressed

Khabarovsk: A Russian Mi-8 military transport helicopter crashed in the Khabarovsk Region in Russia’s Far East, resulting in the death of all five crew members on board, according to a statement by the Russian Emergencies Ministry. According to Emirates News Agency, no one survived the crash. Russian Emergencies Ministry rescuers jointly with investigators are analyzing fragments of the aircraft and looking for flight recorders at the site of the crash to establish the cause behind it. The helicopter disappeared off radars while en route from Okhotsk in the Khabarovsk Region to Magadan, on 14th July. It was discovered crashed near

Abu dhabi: The loading of the eighth UAE aid ship, Khalifa, began today at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. Once loading is complete, the vessel will sail to Al Arish Port in Egypt in preparation for delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. This initiative forms part of the United Arab Emirates’ ongoing commitment to supporting the people of Gaza. According to Emirates News Agency, the ship carries a substantial cargo of humanitarian and relief aid aimed at alleviating the suffering of civilians and providing vital supplies under the challenging conditions in the Strip. The shipment includes a variety of

Belgium: Belgium’s foreign trade balance remained in deficit between March and May, according to data published by the National Bank of Belgium. Imports fell by 4.2 percent, while exports declined by 2.8 percent during the period. According to Emirates News Agency, the drop in exports was mainly attributed to falling prices in the energy sector, which contributed -2.5 percentage points to the overall decline. The bank noted that the decrease was largely price-driven, as export volumes remained relatively stable. Exports to the United States fell by 9.8 percent, while imports from the US increased by 11.6 percent.

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre (ADHMMC) has announced the launch of its comprehensive Strategy for 2025-2027, marking a pivotal development in the emirate’s approach to managing hazardous materials. According to Emirates News Agency, the new strategy is a significant alignment with the directives of the Abu Dhabi Government and its leadership’s vision, aiming to bolster the hazardous materials management system within the region. It is designed to enhance the centre’s capacity to protect both the community and the environment from the risks associated with hazardous materials. This will be achieved through a comprehensive framework that regulates

Abu dhabi: In a year designated by the wise leadership as the ‘Year of Community,’ H.H. Sheikha Sheikha bint Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, wife of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE, affirmed that the foundation succeeded in embodying its humanitarian vision, achieving its strategy and mission by bringing joy and hope to the hearts of hundreds of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. This was realised through the fulfilment of 418 wishes in just the first half of 2025. According to