Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, today witnessed impressive displays of skills by the 22nd cohort of the National Service Programme for 2024-2025 at the Seih Hafeer training centre. The event was attended by Major General Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, several senior officers from the Ministry of Defence, and families of the recruits. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan commended the discipline and readiness of the recruits, highlighting that the military

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended specialised demonstrations presented by the 22nd cohort of the UAE National Service Programme for the 2024-2025 training year, held at Sweihan Training Centre in Abu Dhabi. The ceremonial event commenced with the UAE National Anthem, followed by a field drill featuring a series of tactical and combat demonstrations. According to Emirates News Agency, the recruits showcased operational skills acquired during their national service training, reflecting readiness, discipline, and professionalism in executing military missions. H.H.

Dubai: Dubai Police celebrated the graduation of 922 male and female students from its annual summer courses programme, themed ‘Our Summer: Security and Happiness. Innovation and Leadership.’ The graduation ceremony was held at Dubai World Trade Centre and was attended by Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General of Dubai’s Community Development Authority; and Engineer Marwan bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality. Other attendees included senior officers, directors of police departments, and parents. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme was organised in cooperation with the Emirates School Establishment, Knowledge and Human

Abu dhabi: Microsoft has become the second company in history to surpass a market capitalisation of US$4 trillion, following sustained momentum in its stock performance. Chipmaker Nvidia continues to lead the market with a valuation of US$4.4 trillion. According to Emirates News Agency, Microsoft’s strong showing was driven by a surge in its share price following robust quarterly results, with accelerated growth reported in the financial quarter ending in June. The company’s stock rose by as much as five percent at the start of trading in the United States, propelled by significant gains in artificial intelligence and cloud computing services.

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, visited the ‘Dubai Dates’ exhibition organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center. During his visit, he toured several pavilions and announced a grant of AED1 million to support the exhibition participants, acknowledging their efforts in preserving and promoting the UAE’s cultural heritage. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook, CEO of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center, along with departmental directors from the Center.

Abu dhabi: AD Ports Group, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and TCM Project Management have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint operation and development of Egypt’s strategic crude oil storage network. This initiative aims to enhance Egypt’s crude oil storage infrastructure, which plays a vital role in the country’s national energy value chain, serving both domestic and international markets. According to Emirates News Agency, the potential collaboration emphasizes AD Ports Group’s ongoing commitment to expanding its integrated ports, maritime, logistics, and industrial presence in Egypt. Since 2022, AD Ports Group has announced investment commitments totaling