Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched a strategic partnership with the Behavioural Science Group (BSG) at the Office of Development Affairs- Presidential Court, Development Affairs focused on applying behavioural science to health and social policy in the UAE. The partnership aims to integrate behavioural insight methodologies into the design and implementation of health and community policies, in line with the government’s directives to deliver more proactive, people-focused services. According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership seeks to incorporate behavioural science into government initiatives by designing evidence-based interventions that encourage healthy lifestyle choices and enhance the

Brussels: The European Commission has unveiled details of a new trade agreement with the United States, describing it as the “best possible settlement” under highly complex circumstances. The deal is the result of months of negotiations and is expected to be announced in a joint statement by both sides before 1st August. According to Emirates News Agency, a key feature of the agreement is the imposition of a unified 15 percent tariff on most European exports to the US market, up from the previous average of 4.8 percent. The automotive sector is among the most affected, particularly in Germany, where

Gaza: Gaza faces the grave risk of famine as food consumption and nutrition indicators have reached their worst levels since the conflict began, according to data shared in the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Alert. According to Emirates News Agency, the report confirms that two of three famine thresholds have already been breached in parts of the territory. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and UNICEF warn that time is running out to deliver a full-scale humanitarian response. Ongoing conflict, the collapse of essential services, and severe restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian

Abu dhabi: As part of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council’s (SASC) strategy, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has announced the expansion of autonomous taxi services to include Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands, in collaboration with WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, as well as Uber and Tawasul Transport as the local operator of the project. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative supports Abu Dhabi’s ambition to build an AI-powered mobility ecosystem, reinforcing its position as a regional hub for smart and sustainable transport.

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched the first edition of the MUSTADEEM programme in collaboration with Silal and the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), as part of the ‘Year of Community’. MUSTADEEM aims to equip Emirati youth aged 13 to 16 with hands-on experience in agriculture, laboratory research, and environmental health. The programme is designed to enhance professional readiness and instil values of sustainability and innovation through practical, science-led learning. According to Emirates News Agency, this first edition will run from 4th to 8th August, with two parallel tracks: one hosted by Silal at

Abu dhabi: Multiply Group, an Abu Dhabi-based investment holding firm, today announced its Q2 2025 financial results, reporting an EBITDA excluding fair value changes of AED395 million compared to AED403 million in Q2 2024. Adjusting for the impact of the Kalyon Enerji joint venture, which realized a share of loss due to foreign exchange losses from the revaluation of EUR-denominated loans, the Group’s EBITDA rose 38% year-on-year for Q2 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the net profit from the Group’s subsidiaries increased by 52%, supported by solid growth across its verticals. The reported profit of AED532 million includes AED318

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Finance has launched the first Customer Council under the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, innovation and efficiency in public service delivery. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme supports national efforts to eliminate redundant procedures, reduce duplication across government entities and improve the customer experience, while advancing a more agile and responsive government model. In its second phase, the programme targets unnecessary digital administrative processes and redundant approvals. It focuses on modernising digital systems and integrating artificial intelligence technologies to build a smart, digital government that meets

Abu dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has suspended the motor insurance business of a foreign insurance company’s branch in the country. This decision follows the guidelines set forth in Articles (33) and (44) of Federal Decree Law No. (48) of 2023, which regulates insurance activities within the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the foreign insurer remains responsible for all rights and obligations stemming from insurance contracts that were concluded before the suspension took place. This measure was enacted due to the company’s failure to meet the solvency and guarantee requirements as specified in the UAE’s prevailing