Abu dhabi: Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemicals company providing innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, today announced a net profit of $193 million for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding market expectations. The results reflect disciplined execution of the planned Borouge 3 turnaround, with the company maintaining strong margins and healthy cash generation on the back of effective cost management and sustained premia across its high-value product mix. According to Emirates News Agency, the Borouge 3 turnaround was successfully executed during the quarter, completed safely, within budget and delivered eight days ahead of schedule. As the largest and most complex turnaround

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), through its Correction and Rehabilitation Centres, secured third place in the Dubai Dates Festival Awards 2025, under the category of government entities. This recognition came as appreciation for its distinguished participation that combined quality, creativity, and a meaningful social message, truly reflecting the integration of rehabilitation efforts with production and innovation. According to Emirates News Agency, Counselor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of ADJD, affirmed that this honour from one of the most prominent heritage events in the country reflects the department’s firm commitment to developing rehabilitation programmes and empowering inmates professionally

Dubai: The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) has opened registration for its 11th edition, inviting climate experts, specialists, and stakeholders to participate in high-level activities and panel discussions aimed at advancing solutions to combat climate change. According to Emirates News Agency, the summit is held annually under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and is organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO). WGES is scheduled for 1-2 October 2025 at the Dubai World

Abu dhabi: The UAE, Malaysia, and Rwanda have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at boosting AI adoption in the Global South. This collaboration is part of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) global network, focusing on promoting ethics and governance in AI to benefit societies and economies in the region. According to Emirates News Agency, the countries have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement expands the scope of the C4IR AI Fellowship Programme, which was initially a joint effort between the UAE and Rwanda, established at the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has concluded the submissions phase for the fourth edition of its prestigious Kanz Al Jeel award, aimed at honoring exceptional works in Nabati poetry, folklore research, and studies that explore the heritage of Nabati verse. The award seeks to preserve intangible cultural heritage while enhancing its presence in intellectual and creative circles. According to Emirates News Agency, the latest edition received 830 entries from 35 countries, including 19 Arab nations, marking a 38 percent increase from the previous edition. This rise in submissions underscores the growing recognition of the Kanz Al

Abu dhabi: Saudi Arabia’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.9 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), flash estimates of GDP for Q2 2025, released today by the General Authority for Statistics in Saudi Arabia, showed that non-oil activities recorded the highest growth at 4.7 percent, followed by oil activities at 3.8 percent and government activities at 0.6 percent. Seasonally adjusted real GDP rose by 2.1 percent in Q2 compared to Q1, with oil activities leading the growth at 5.6 percent, non-oil activities increasing by

Abu dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has been awarded two prestigious accolades at the 2025 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, making it the first government entity in Abu Dhabi to receive this international recognition. The Agency received the 3G Leadership Award in Sustainability Governance and the 3G ESG Championship Award, with both accolades affirming its commitment to world-class environmental excellence and integrity, transparency, and responsible governance. According to Emirates News Agency, the awards were presented during the 10th annual 3G Awards Ceremony, held in Brunei as part of the 3G Summit, which brought together over 200 participants

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with Romania over the victims of the floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in the deaths of a number of people, the evacuation of hundreds, and significant damage. According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and the people of Romania over this tragedy.