Geneva: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), held separate meetings with several Speakers of parliaments on the sidelines of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Al Nuaimi met separately with Andrija Mandic, Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro; Amir Ohana, Knesset Speaker, and Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. According to Emirates News Agency, during the meetings, discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and strengthening parliamentary ties between the FNC and the

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 1578 new scholarships for Emirati students for various undergraduate programmes at the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah for the 2025-2026 academic year. According to Emirates News Agency, this announcement was made by Amna Al Owais, who is in charge of the Scholarship Programme at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA). Al Owais also mentioned that the deadline for submitting scholarship applications has been extended to Sunday, August 10, providing students who haven’t finished their applications

Dubai: Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Cabinet has approved a resolution to reorganise the UAE Gender Balance Council. This step reinforces the UAE’s steadfast commitment to enhancing the participation of all community segments in the nation’s development journey, promoting equal opportunities, and solidifying its global standing as a model for gender balance. According to Emirates News Agency, the resolution aims to expand the Council’s scope and strengthen its strategic roles by developing supportive legislative and regulatory frameworks to advance gender balance across government and private

Shanghai: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, conducted a series of high-level meetings with global executives in media, creative investment, smart education, and advanced technology during the BRIDGE Roadshow’s stop in Shanghai. The discussions aimed to explore strategic opportunities for co-developing digital content for Middle Eastern markets, driving investment in creative media, integrating artificial intelligence into education, and developing intelligent infrastructure for next-generation media cities. According to Emirates News Agency, these meetings are part of the preparations for the BRIDGE

Abu dhabi: Etihad Airways continues to reinforce its position as a leader in global aviation, expanding strategic partnerships that connect world-class airlines to Abu Dhabi and broaden travel opportunities for millions of visitors. According to Emirates News Agency, with over 40 codeshare partners in its network, Etihad connects travellers to more than 100 destinations across its own network and over 300 destinations through its partners, positioning Abu Dhabi as one of the most accessible cities in the world. Recent collaborations with leading carriers include strategic partnerships with Ethiopian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Air Europa, alongside codeshare agreements with Air

Dubai: Arada has reported a tripling of sales during the first half of 2025 to AED9.15 billion as healthy demand for premium residential property continues to lift markets across the UAE. The master developer saw a 336% increase in the value of property sold at its projects in Dubai and Sharjah, driven by major launches and increasing interest in existing master planned communities. According to Emirates News Agency, Arada sold 2,382 homes during the first six months of the year, marking a 247% gain compared to the same period in 2024. The developer’s most successful projects during this period included

Abu dhabi: In preparation for the launch of the UAE’s national digital currency and in support of digital transformation and the evolving digital economy, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has published a comprehensive report on the “Digital Dirham” project. According to Emirates News Agency, the report provides an in-depth review of the key achievements to date, along with a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing research and development as the CBUAE moves towards officially launching the national central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the near term. It covers the design principles and policy frameworks that have shaped the development