Abu dhabi: E and has announced a remarkable 60.7% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching AED8.8 billion in the first half of 2025, highlighting its continued growth and strategic advancements. According to Emirates News Agency, the company reported a year-over-year growth of 23.3% in consolidated revenue, reaching AED34.9 billion compared to the first half of 2024. The Group’s EBITDA rose to AED15.4 billion, showing a YoY increase of 18.8% and maintaining an EBITDA margin of 44.1%. The subscriber base expanded to 198 million globally, marking a 13.1% increase from the previous year. In the UAE, E and saw its subscriber

Sharjah: A scientific study conducted by researchers at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), in collaboration with international scientific institutions, and published in the prestigious journal Science, has revealed promising results that could mark a qualitative shift in sustainable agriculture in desert environments, by leveraging microbial communities found deep within arid soils. According to Emirates News Agency, the study showed that biological interactions between plant roots and surrounding microbes play a pivotal role in enhancing soil fertility and boosting crop resilience to harsh climatic conditions-opening new horizons for agricultural development in dry regions such as the UAE. Dr. John Klironomos,

Ras al khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has reported record-breaking performance for the first half of 2025, with over 654,000 visitor arrivals, marking a 6 percent year-on-year increase, alongside a 9 percent rise in tourism revenues. According to Emirates News Agency, Raki Phillips, CEO of RAKTDA, stated that the results reflect the strength of the emirate’s tourism strategy. He noted that the emirate is on track to welcome over 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030, thanks to expanded air connectivity, hotel developments, and a robust calendar of experiences. Key achievements in the first half of 2025 included

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has hosted the 2025 New Scholarship Students Forum under the theme ‘From Global Education to National Impact’. The event brought together students, parents, education experts, and MoHESR’s strategic partners to empower Emirati students for their scholarship journey and reiterate the Ministry’s commitment to supporting their academic success. According to Emirates News Agency, currently, 592 scholarship students are enrolled in more than 115 world-class universities across 22 countries, while 187 completed their studies in the 2024-2025 academic year. This achievement is testament to MoHESR’s efforts to build robust ties with

Sharjah: As part of its centennial celebrations, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) hosted a literary evening titled Contemporary Poetry at the House of Wisdom, bringing together aspiring poets and cultural professionals to explore the evolving role of literature in Emirati society. According to Emirates News Agency, the evening opened with a panel discussion titled Horizons of Writers and Poets, featuring Emirati poets Ahmed bin Sulayem and Meera AlBusmait. The session examined how young writers are reshaping poetic expression by drawing on memory, cultural identity, and a willingness to move beyond traditional forms. Bin Sulayem, known for his free-form style, stated, ‘I

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) have inaugurated Shamsa Entertainment City at Expo Centre Sharjah, positioning it as a flagship destination for Sharjah Summer Promotions 2025 under the theme Shamsa Festival – Where Joy Shines. Open until 30th August, the attraction offers an immersive, family-friendly environment with interactive play zones and innovative experiences tailored for children. According to Emirates News Agency, the launch was attended by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, Sheikh Salem Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of SCTDA, Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al-Awadi, Director-General of

Dubai: The Ministry of Sports convened the second ‘Customer Councils’ session of 2025, as part of its commitment to strengthening partnerships with private sector sports organisations and national federations. According to Emirates News Agency, the session aligns with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision under the ‘Forward Ecosystem’ pillar, aiming to advance the goals of the Zero Bureaucracy programme by improving the quality of sports services provided to customers and streamlining sports licensing services. Held at the Oxygen Gym in Dubai, the second edition of the council was attended by specialised teams from the Ministry of Sports and over 30

Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) launched its summer initiative titled ‘Knowledge Summer’ to promote a culture of reading across all segments of society. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative is developed to encourage families and children to adopt reading during the summer break, aligning with the ‘Year of Community’ and its mission to support community development and growth. The MBRF highlighted that the initiative includes a variety of activities, such as distributing 700 reading packages with over 14,000 books. This project, part of ‘My Family is Reading,’ is being carried out in partnership with