Abu dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) highlighted Abu Dhabi’s global leadership in marine conservation during the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), held at the UN headquarters in New York from 14th to 23rd July. Participating as part of the UAE’s official delegation, Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of EAD and Vice Chair of the Global Council on SDG14, took part in high-level sessions advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Life Below Water. The forum also featured collaboration with the UAE Government Experience Exchange Office and the UAE SDG Secretariat. According to Emirates News Agency,

Sharjah: Bank of Sharjah has announced its financial results for the period ended 30th June 2025. The Bank posted a net profit of AED268 million for the first half of 2025, compared to AED171 million for the same period last year, representing a 57 percent year-on-year increase. According to Emirates News Agency, on a quarterly basis, net profit rose to AED152 million in Q2 2025, a 31 percent increase over the AED116 million posted in Q1 2025. The exceptional results for H1 2025 underscore the Bank’s strategic focus on sustainable growth. All key performance indicators showed significant improvement, with strong

Dubai: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey) region, to establish a joint framework for conducting regulatory and technical studies. The partnership aims to develop streamlined mechanisms for real estate transaction registration and enhance the efficiency of the broader real estate ecosystem. According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership will focus on delivering innovative financial solutions that prioritize customer experience and support investors throughout their property journey. Under this partnership, both parties will collaborate on two forward-looking studies addressing procedural and

Abu dhabi: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Information of Kuwait. The delegation was led by Lafi Al-Subaie, Assistant Under-Secretary for Press, Publishing, and Publications. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting took place at the National Media Office headquarters in Abu Dhabi and included Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director-General of the NMO. The discussions aimed to enhance media cooperation and bilateral coordination in various media fields. Key challenges facing the sector

Al dhafra: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, recently welcomed the top-performing Grade 12 students from both public and private schools within the Al Dhafra Region. The meeting served as an opportunity for H.H. Sheikh Hamdan to personally congratulate the students on their academic success and reinforce the importance of education in the nation’s development strategy. According to Emirates News Agency, during the gathering, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan emphasized the leadership’s dedication to fostering an educational environment that promotes excellence and personal growth. He acknowledged the significant role that parents play in supporting their

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Board of Ajman Bank, chaired the Bank’s Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday to review key financial and administrative matters, and issue resolutions on commercial activities. Ajman Bank announced a profit before tax of AED266 million for the first half of 2025, marking a 14 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, driven by sustained focus on core business performance, increased financing activity, and improved operational efficiency. According to Emirates News Agency, Ajman Bank delivered a Total Operating Income of AED751 million,