Abu dhabi: The National Media Office (NMO), in the presence of Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the NMO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, organized a ceremony to honour a group of media professionals and content creators who have made significant contributions in supporting the national media mission. According to Emirates News Agency, Abdulla Al Hamed emphasized the National Media Office’s commitment to engaging with media professionals and content creators in appreciation of their vital role in portraying the positive image of the United Arab Emirates, raising societal awareness, and

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that public transport modes, including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, and marine transport, along with taxis and shared mobility options such as app-based vehicles, hourly rentals, and on-demand buses, served approximately 395.3 million riders in the first half of 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, this represents a 9% increase compared to around 361.2 million riders during the same period in 2024. Average daily ridership reached nearly 2.18 million, up from approximately 1.98 million in the first half of 2024. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive

Abu dhabi: Reinier de Ridder secured a split-decision victory over Robert Whittaker in the UFC Fight Night at the Etihad Arena on Saturday night. According to Emirates News Agency, De Ridder expressed his expectations post-fight saying, “I expected to take him down and choke him out.” He acknowledged Whittaker’s performance, noting his toughness and durability, as well as his heavy hands. This win marks De Ridder’s fourth consecutive victory in the UFC. Prior to this match, he had achieved victories against Gerald Meerschaert, Kevin Holland, and Bo Nickal, managing to avoid going the distance in those fights.

Sharjah: The Arab Parliament for the Child held its second session yesterday as part of its fourth parliamentary term, at the Consultative Council of the Emirate of Sharjah. The session was attended by 56 child parliamentarians from 14 Arab countries, in the presence of Mohammed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, Halima Al Owais, Vice Chairperson of the Sharjah Consultative Council, several members of the Council’s Office, and Committee Chairs. According to Emirates News Agency, the session, titled ‘The Cultural Identity of the Arab Child’, reaffirmed the Arab Parliament for the Child’s commitment to instilling cultural and civilisational belonging

Sharjah: Al Rasikhoon Real Estate announced the launch of its latest landmark development in Sharjah, Rawdat Al Sidir, and the commencement of sales for residential, commercial, and industrial land plots within the master plan of the project, which spans a total area of 8.5 million square feet. This strategic unveiling reflects the company’s broader vision to create integrated, thoughtfully planned communities that blend residential comfort with commercial opportunity. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement came during a high-profile event held at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. The ceremony was graced by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, the Chairman of

Al dhaid: The 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival, held at Expo Al Dhaid, saw record participation from prominent date producers and palm farmers from across the UAE. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the event underscored its status as a leading platform for agricultural innovation and sustainability. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s festival hosted more than 15 agricultural companies showcasing the latest sustainable farming technologies. These technologies reflect the sector’s focus on innovation and the adoption of advanced solutions to enhance farm performance and improve yield quality. Participants shared success stories