Abu dhabi: Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala) today announced the official commencement of the Al Maryah Waterfront enhancement project, a monumental development that will transform Al Maryah Island lifestyle offerings and experiences, while further bolstering Abu Dhabi’s standing as a premier global destination. According to Emirates News Agency, the groundbreaking was officiated by Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, Mubadala’s Deputy Group CEO, who was joined by Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, CEO of UAE Investments, as they jointly broke ground to mark the start of the project. The project will deliver a suite of world-class features and amenities meticulously designed to

Dubai: As part of its efforts to strengthen civic engagement and foster a culture of giving, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has announced the launch of the ‘Volunteerism Awareness and Engagement’ project. The initiative aims to deepen public understanding of volunteerism and empower individuals across all age groups to play an active role in Dubai’s development journey, aligned with the objectives of the ‘Year of Community’. According to Emirates News Agency, the project highlights the concept of volunteering, the ecosystem that supports it, and the rights and responsibilities of volunteers. It also encourages participation across all segments of

Al dhafra: Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, praised the 21st Liwa Dates Festival, currently taking place in the Al Dhafra Region. During her visit to the festival, Ambassador Strong expressed her deep admiration for the distinguished event, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore dates and the diverse products derived from the palm tree. According to Emirates News Agency, the experience provided Ambassador Strong with valuable insight into traditional crafts and local cuisine. She also commended the rich educational content presented by the organisers and their tremendous efforts in hosting

Seoul: Ten people have been killed and nine have gone missing in the heavy rains and landslides that began across South Korea four days ago, the government said Sunday. According to Emirates News Agency, firefighting officials said rescue work was still under way in Sancheong, which could lead to a change in the toll. A total of 58 people have been rescued from the county alone. The data from the interior ministry and the National Fire Agency also showed that a large portion of the toll — six dead and seven missing — occurred in the southern county of Sancheong.

Nanning: The “AI for All: China-ASEAN” competition officially launched in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on July 19, 2025. The competition, themed on “AI Guangxi, AI China, AI ASEAN,” will run from July to November. According to Emirates News Agency, the competition features three major tracks: the “Scenario Breakthrough” Application Innovation Contest, the “Champion’s Challenge” Industry Challenge Contest, and the “AI for All” Mass Innovation Contest. It also includes tracks focused on 17 key fields, such as AI + automotive, overseas talents, cross-border e-commerce, smart cultural tourism, and smart agriculture. The competition aims to explore innovative solutions that

Tokyo: Japan’s central and local governments are required under a new law to take steps to promote the use of sign language, aiming to build momentum ahead of hosting the Deaflympics in November, KYODO NEWS reported. According to Emirates News Agency, the law took effect on June 25 following the approval in parliament of legislation drafted by cross-party lawmakers. It marks the first time Japan has enacted a law specifically on sign language, according to the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry. The Japanese Federation of the Deaf called the legislation “historic” and expressed being “deeply moved” when considering the predecessors

Abu dhabi: Global gas flaring surged for a second year in a row, wasting about $63 billion in lost energy and setting back efforts to manage emissions and boost energy security and access. Flaring, the practice of burning natural gas during oil extraction, reached 151 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2024, up 3 bcm from the previous year and the highest level in almost two decades. An estimated 389 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent-46 million of that from unburnt methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases-was needlessly emitted. According to Emirates News Agency, while some countries have reduced flaring,

Abu dhabi: The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicate that the total waste collected in the GCC countries by the end of 2023 is estimated at approximately 262.7 million tons, marking an increase of 153.7% compared to the figures recorded in 2019. According to Emirates News Agency, the total waste treated reached 192.0 million tons, which reflects a 128.5% increase. The per capita share of household waste in the GCC countries decreased by 17.4%, reaching 1.4 kilograms per person per day. Statistics indicate that 99.2% of