Sharjah: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced the start of operations at the new Al Mamsha-2 power transmission station in Muwaileh. Operating at 33/11 kilovolts and costing AED23.25 million, the station was built to the highest technical standards using advanced systems to ensure reliable, round-the-clock service. According to Emirates News Agency, Engineer Hamad Al Tunaiji, Director of the Power Transmission Department, stated that the station is part of SEWA’s comprehensive plan to expand and modernise Sharjah’s electricity transmission network. He noted that the station will help stabilise electrical loads in Muwaileh and surrounding areas and support the

Bamako: The fourth Arab Poetry Forum recently took place in Bamako, Mali, under the support of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The event, organised by the Cultural Affairs Department of the Sharjah Department of Culture, brought together over twenty poets from Mali, both men and women, in a celebration of culture and literature. According to Emirates News Agency, this two-day forum was organised in partnership with the Al Bayan Literary Association, and it aimed to promote the beauty of Arabic poetry in Africa and encourage cultural exchange between different

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the second phase of the project to upgrade waiting areas at marine transport stations in Dubai. This phase covers five key stations: Al Fahidi, Baniyas, Al Seef, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Bluewaters. According to Emirates News Agency, the project aims to enhance customer service by providing a comfortable and modern environment that enriches the marine transport experience. It also supports RTA’s strategy to promote customer happiness through innovative services that foster sustainability, convenience, and a higher quality of life for all. The development includes the installation of advanced air-conditioning systems, designated

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over the victims of Typhoon Co-may, which struck Luzon Island accompanied by heavy rainfall. The typhoon resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage to property. According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Philippines over this tragedy, along with its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

Abu dhabi: The UAE’s Zayed Sustainability Prize, a pioneering global award that has transformed the lives of over 400 million people, has officially closed submissions for its 2026 awards cycle. A total of 7,761 entries from 173 countries were received across the six categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools, reflecting the Prize’s continued role in advancing impactful solutions to pressing global challenges. According to Emirates News Agency, now in its 17th year, the Prize empowers small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations, and high schools to develop and scale sustainable innovations that improve lives,

Abu dhabi: United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced a strategic partnership with Smarbl, a leading RegTech and AI innovator, to co-develop and launch RegPRISM, an advanced regulatory intelligence and compliance management platform. According to Emirates News Agency, this strategic move underscores UAB’s commitment to meeting high standards of regulatory compliance, enhancing operational efficiency, and securing its reputation as a technological pioneer in the financial sector. Designed to transform how financial institutions navigate regulatory obligations, RegPRISM leverages the power of artificial intelligence to provide real-time visibility into regulatory changes, enabling UAB to track, extract, interpret, and manage actionable obligations efficiently and

Abu dhabi: AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Emirates Food Industries, a member of the National Holding Group. This strategic collaboration will initially see the development of state-of-the-art silos at Khalifa Port’s South Quay, further enhancing the port’s capabilities, reinforcing its position as a premier logistics and trade hub in the region, and strengthening the country’s food security by increasing storage capacity for strategic food commodities. According to Emirates News Agency, later stages of the project also anticipate the related launch of an advanced grain processing plant, ultimately seeing a fully integrated industrial complex featuring

Kinshasa: Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General-elect of UN Tourism for the 2026-2029 term, met with F©lix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to discuss avenues for future cooperation between UN Tourism and the Congolese government in the areas of culture, tourism, and sustainable development. The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships to advance shared priorities while addressing the challenges facing the cultural sector. According to Emirates News Agency, discussions also explored opportunities to elevate the Democratic Republic of Congo’s status as a leading cultural and tourism hub in Africa. Shaikha Al Nowais also held a bilateral meeting with Yolande