Abu dhabi: The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), during its 235th Session, has officially adopted the UAE’s Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM) as an institutionalised annual event under ICAO’s official calendar, marking a rare recognition for a state-initiated concept to evolve into a regular, internationally supported platform. According to Emirates News Agency, the GSAM initiative was first launched in Abu Dhabi in February 2025 on the sidelines of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS). The initiative aims to accelerate sustainable practices in global aviation by bringing together stakeholders from across the ecosystem, including airlines, manufacturers, regulators,

Abu dhabi: Russian scientists from the National University of Science and Technology MISIS (NUST MISIS) have developed a method for the production of individual thyroid cartilage implants of the larynx. They are printed on a 3D bioprinter, taking into account the anatomical features of the patient, in order to surgically replace the lost area of the throat. Scientists already have a prototype of the product. According to Emirates News Agency, the proposed technology is economically feasible and allows for the mass production of a medical product. Hyaline cartilage, which provides smooth sliding of the articular surfaces of the larynx, serves

Dubai: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has announced that its “Thimar Sadaqatikom” initiative successfully supported over 57,000 beneficiaries in the first half of 2025, with total aid surpassing AED26.4 million. According to Emirates News Agency, the “Sareer Al-Khair” initiative made significant contributions in the health sector by providing financial assistance to 46 patients facing financial difficulties. This support, which included covering treatment costs and offering essential medical equipment, amounted to more than AED6.3 million. In the realm of education, the “Kursi Al-Ilm” initiative played a crucial role in enabling 174 students from low-income families to

Abu dhabi: The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched a new set of proactive services for employers. The services include automatic registration of employers, insured individuals, and GCC nationals covered under the pension extension system, as well as disbursement of insurance benefits (end-of-service) and insured individuals’ data update services. According to Emirates News Agency, this initiative follows the successful electronic integration between GPSSA, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), and the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). The core mechanism of this initiative involves GPSSA receiving data on work permits, employee registration, or end-of-service

Dubai: The Emirates Group has kickstarted a global talent scouting and acquisition drive, revving up this phase of its growth. This financial year, the aviation powerhouse is looking to onboard 17,300 people across 350 roles. According to Emirates News Agency, these roles span every facet, function, and operations across Emirates and dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider. Hundreds of new recruits are required across some roles, including cabin crew, pilots, engineers, commercial and sales teams, customer service, ground handling, catering, IT, HR, and finance. dnata is looking to hire more than 4,000 cargo, catering, and ground handling

Tarragona: Picking up exactly where he left off at the recent Tour of Austria, Isaac del Toro produced a brilliant performance at the Cl ssica Terres de l’Ebre to seal his fifth victory in just two weeks. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider went on the attack alone and ensured he would not be caught before the finish, becoming only the second-ever winner of this young Spanish one-day semi-Classic. According to Emirates News Agency, Del Toro has now moved to 10 career victories, with his exploits at the Tour of Austria yielding four wins alone. The Mexican was the breakout star of

Abu dhabi: The price of Kuwait oil declined by 13 cents, settling at $71.29 per barrel on Monday. This marks a slight decrease from last Friday’s price of $71.42 per barrel, as reported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Tuesday. According to Emirates News Agency, the global oil market also experienced minor fluctuations. The price of Brent crude decreased by seven cents, closing at $69.21 per barrel. Similarly, the price of West Texas Intermediate saw a reduction of 14 cents, ending at $67.20 per barrel. These changes reflect ongoing trends in the global oil market.

Abu dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority, in cooperation with the Government Experience Exchange Office, launched the fourth edition of the International Programme for Civil Aviation Leaders (TIPCAL) on Monday. The event brings together more than 22 high-level participants, including ministers, directors general, and key decision-makers from civil aviation authorities worldwide. According to Emirates News Agency, running until 24th July, the programme highlights the UAE’s leadership in aviation innovation, sustainability, and government transformation. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the GCAA Board of Directors, emphasised that the UAE places great importance on promoting