Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that the first half of 2025 (H1 2025) saw more than 24 million interactions with its customers undertaken through its ‘Tawasul’ communication system. According to Emirates News Agency, the high volume of interactions reflects the system’s advanced level of readiness and efficiency, along with customer confidence in it, as it provides users with innovative, easy, and secure options for communication, while ensuring transparency and privacy. Hussein Al Alili, Director of the Customer Voice Department at MoHRE, stated that the ‘Tawasul’ system aligns with government directives to provide pioneering and

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade exceeded AED1.7 trillion in the first half of 2025. Under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has continued to solidify its position as a major trading nation and a key global trading partner. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared on the “X” platform that the UAE achieved a record growth of 24% in non-oil foreign trade compared to

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree regarding the transfer, promotion, and appointment within the Department of Municipal Affairs in the Emirate of Sharjah. According to Emirates News Agency, Sultan Mohammed bin Mu’adhd bin Saeed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi has been transferred from the Sharjah Department of Human Resources to the Department of Municipal Affairs. In his new role, Al Ketbi has been promoted to the rank of ‘Chairman’ as per the Sharjah Government Special Jobs System. He is now appointed as the Chairman of

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a new appointment in the government. Mariam Majid Saeed Al Shamsi, previously the Director of the Social Services Department, has officially been promoted to Chairperson of the Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD). This significant appointment also grants her a seat on the Sharjah Executive Council, which plays a crucial role in shaping key decisions within the emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, in her new role, Mariam will take on the responsibilities of her predecessor and collaborate with various government councils

Geneva: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Olena Kondratiuk, Vice Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, on the sidelines of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting focused on strategies to strengthen parliamentary relations between the UAE and Ukraine. According to Emirates News Agency, both parties discussed enhancing parliamentary cooperation and stressed the importance of maintaining coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest. They agreed on the necessity of unifying positions in international parliamentary forums

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The two sides discussed developments in the Middle East and efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. They also affirmed the two countries’ commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at strengthening regional security and stability. According to Emirates News Agency, the two sides underscored the importance of advancing towards a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution as the path to fostering stability in the region

Abu dhabi: NMDC Group, a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and marine dredging, announced its financial results for the first six months of 2025. The Group reported a revenue of AED13.4 billion, marking a 10 percent year-on-year increase, with net profit rising 20 percent over the same period to AED1.8 billion. This performance highlights improving operational and net profit margins. According to Emirates News Agency, NMDC Group has shown a consistent ability to deliver high-quality, tailored, turnkey solutions to clients, which has driven continued progress and steady growth. The Group currently holds a backlog of AED66.2 billion and AED15.1

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, has issued a council resolution regarding the promotion and appointment of a new director for the Department of Town Planning and Survey. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah confirmed the promotion of Engineer Ali Sultan bin Butti Al Muhairi. Al Muhairi, who has been serving as the Director of the Survey Department, will now take on the role of Director of the Department of Town Planning and Survey. He will assume the rank of “Department Director” under