Abu dhabi: Under the patronage of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Awards has officially launched its 12th edition. Coinciding with the UAE’s Year of Community, and marking 20 years since the inception of Abu Dhabi Awards in 2005, this milestone edition invites citizens, residents, and non-residents to nominate individuals whose selfless acts of goodness and dedication have benefited the UAE community. According to Emirates News Agency, this invitation embodies the Awards’ longstanding mission of honouring inspirational individuals who have generously dedicated themselves with passion and commitment to helping others and contributing to

Abu dhabi: The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched its NextGen Summer Program, a week-long initiative designed to introduce high school students in Grades 10-12 to the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence, innovation, and emerging technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, the program, hosted at the MBZUAI campus in Abu Dhabi, brings together 38 high-performing students from across the UAE for hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions. The selection process was highly competitive, with the students chosen from over 150 applications, highlighting the program’s rigorous standards. Participants will engage in projects that apply real-world AI solutions in

Abu dhabi: The United States has formally notified Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), of its decision to withdraw from the organisation, effective 31st December 2026, citing that continued participation no longer serves its national interest. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement was made in a statement by US State Department spokesperson Tami Bruce, who said, “UNESCO continues to promote divisive social and cultural agendas and places disproportionate focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals-an international and ideological agenda for global development that conflicts with our America First foreign policy.” She

Geneva: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has revealed that UN staff in Gaza are suffering from hunger, with many reportedly fainting due to malnutrition, amid growing fears over the survival of people in the devastated enclave. The agency warned that searching for food in Gaza has become as deadly as the bombings themselves. According to Emirates News Agency, Juliette Touma, Director of Communications at UNRWA, stated during a virtual press briefing in Geneva that the United Nations and its humanitarian partners have the experience, expertise, and resources to provide safe,

Al ain: The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) announced that a team of its researchers has been granted a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for their invention of an innovative system of intelligent, transformable swarm robots designed for underground pipeline inspection and maintenance. This innovation represents a significant scientific advancement that reinforces the university’s role as a leading hub for innovation in artificial intelligence, robotics, and sustainable engineering. According to Emirates News Agency, the research team includes Dr. Fady Alnajjar, a specialist in human-centric AI and neuro-robotics; Dr. Waleed Ahmed, an expert in additive manufacturing and mechanical engineering;

Abu dhabi: Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, IRENA’s new report on Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024 confirms. The report highlights how renewables have sustained their price advantage over fossil fuels, driven by technological innovation, competitive supply chains, and economies of scale. According to Emirates News Agency, in 2024, solar photovoltaics (PV) were, on average, 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives, while onshore wind projects were 53% cheaper. Onshore wind remained the most affordable source of new renewable electricity at US$0.034/kWh, followed by solar PV at US$ 0.043/kWh. The addition of 582 gigawatts of

Brussels: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with Maro‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡ ‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦ efcovic, European Commissioner for Trade, to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between the UAE and the European Union. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting in Brussels was also an opportunity to review progress on the negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), following the first round of discussions held in June and early July. As UAE-EU bilateral relations continue to strengthen, the UAE-EU CEPA is anticipated to play a vital role in enhancing trade ties, fostering investment opportunities, and driving economic growth

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) recently concluded its ‘Karaoke in Arabic’ event, held on July 10 and 17 as part of the Centre’s ‘Summer in Arabic’ (Sayfna bel Arabiya) initiative. Aimed at children and youth, the event featured artistic and linguistic activities that combined the beauty of music, knowledge, and creativity. According to Emirates News Agency, the event, held on Saadiyat Island in collaboration with Anghami, welcomed dozens of children and youth who engaged with a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities. Participants had the opportunity to re-perform songs in classical Arabic and learned about