Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced significant achievements in food safety and inspection efforts during the first half of 2025, conducting 34,700 inspection visits across food establishments throughout the emirate. These inspections ensured compliance with approved health regulations and safety standards, reaffirming the Municipality’s pivotal role in protecting public health and ensuring the availability of safe, high-quality food in Dubai. According to Emirates News Agency, these efforts form part of the Municipality’s broader mission to build an integrated and sustainable food system that improves quality of life for residents and visitors alike, while supporting Dubai’s vision of becoming one of the

Sharjah: Sharjah Media City (Shams) has partnered with Zoho, a global technology company, to aid entrepreneurs and small businesses within the community. This collaboration is a key component of Shams’ “Mazeed” initiative, which provides additional services to foster business success. According to Emirates News Agency, companies registered with Shams will gain special access to a variety of cloud-based tools offered by Zoho. These tools are designed to assist in managing customer relationships, finances, human resources, marketing, and team collaboration. The adoption of these resources aims to improve business efficiency, increase productivity, and facilitate growth. The partnership extends beyond tools by

Jakarta: The International Conference on Human Fraternity, held in Jakarta and jointly organised by Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) and the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF), concluded with the announcement of the Jakarta Declaration on Human Fraternity. The two-day event, which took place on July 29-30, 2025, focused on the theme ‘Advancing Human Fraternity Amid Global Uncertainty: Towards a More Peaceful and Prosperous Civilisation’. According to Emirates News Agency, the Jakarta Declaration emerged from extensive discussions covering four key areas: cross-border fraternity, rights and social justice, the role of media in bridging societal divides, and environmental justice amidst global

Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister His Excellency Narendra Modi engaged in a conversation focused on enhancing cooperation as part of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and India. According to Emirates News Agency, the dialogue included discussions on strengthening ties to serve mutual interests and promote sustainable development and prosperity for both nations. Both leaders expressed their commitment to deepening relations, aligning with their shared vision to harness opportunities for greater prosperity for their peoples. During the conversation, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed extended his congratulations to

Ras al khaimah: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of two new direct routes connecting Ras Al Khaimah to Yekaterinburg and Kazan in Russia. The expansion marks a significant development in the airline’s operations from its Ras Al Khaimah hub. According to Emirates News Agency, the new flights will begin in October, further enhancing the airline’s growing network. Starting October 27, 2025, Air Arabia will offer weekly flights to Yekaterinburg’s Koltsovo International Airport every Monday. The non-stop service to Kazan International Airport is set to commence on October 31, 2025, with

Abu dhabi: Rilian Technologies, a key player in cybersecurity and defense solutions, has announced a strategic contract with the United Arab Emirates Cybersecurity Council. This collaboration, in coordination with CPX Holding, aims to secure the nation’s critical infrastructure. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative will utilize advanced technologies from both UAE-based and international partners, including Google Cloud. The agreement involves the UAE’s National Security Operations Centre (NSOC) teaming up with Rilian Technologies to implement the Rilian Defense Platform (RDP). This platform is set to integrate, operate, and automate various cybersecurity solutions within operational technology systems, safeguarding essential infrastructure. Dr.

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the announcement by Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, regarding the UK government’s intention to recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly meetings in September. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan believes this step reinforces efforts by the international community to achieve the two-state solution and establish a just and lasting peace in the region. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed the UAE’s appreciation for this significant decision, which

Gaza: The UAE, in coordination with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, continued its humanitarian airdrop missions over the Gaza Strip as part of the ‘Birds of Goodness’ initiative. According to Emirates News Agency, on July 30, the 57th airdrop was carried out, marking the fourth consecutive day of operations. These missions target the most affected and hard-to-reach areas due to restricted ground access. This is part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, especially amid ongoing security challenges that hinder overland aid delivery. Since the initiative