Al ain: The curtain came down today on the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship 2025, held over three days at ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Emirati clubs delivered a powerful statement, sweeping the top three positions in the championship. Organised by International Vision Sports Management (IVSM), the championship featured thrilling matches and high-level competition, drawing a large crowd and more than 1,000 athletes from over 60 countries to the Al Ain Region. According to Emirates News Agency, the final day saw the culmination of professional category matches, with standout performances energising the crowd. The UAE’s Commando Group

Abu dhabi: The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) has praised the federal decree-law issued by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan establishing the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, describing it as a vital and effective tool that enhances the UAE’s quality of efforts in combating narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and eliminating their sources. According to Emirates News Agency, ISAM affirmed that the decree issued by the UAE President reinforces the country’s comprehensive and precise approach in tackling the global threat of drug abuse. The UAE has continually updated its legislation to combat narcotics, while simultaneously advancing its

Sharjah: In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has embarked on the first phase of the natural gas network connection project for Al Dhaid City. The project aims to enhance the region’s infrastructure and provide a sustainable energy solution for its residents. According to Emirates News Agency, the current completion rate of the project has reached 46%, with the first phase expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2026, as per the approved timetable. Engineer

Gaza: The United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates continues its humanitarian mission to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Today, the UAE conducted its 61st airdrop of relief supplies as part of “Birds of Goodness’ operation under the framework of the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. According to Emirates News Agency, the airdrop was conducted in coordination with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and with the participation of France, Germany, Belgium, and Italy. These airdrops aim to deliver essential humanitarian aid to areas that are difficult to access by land due to the ongoing field conditions. The deliveries

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade continued its growth trajectory, recording a strong performance during the first half of current year (from January to June 2025), soaring 34.7% to AED195.4 billion compared to AED145 billion during the corresponding period in 2024, according to statistics released today by Abu Dhabi Customs. According to Emirates News Agency, this growth reflects the resilience and dynamism of Abu Dhabi’s economy, supported by the efficiency of its infrastructure and the advancement of logistics services, which have helped facilitate trade flows and enhance the smooth movement of goods through border crossings. During the first

Dubai: Dubai Municipality’s parks and recreational facilities attracted more than 16.7 million visitors in the first half of 2025, marking an increase of more than 250,000 compared to the same period in 2024. According to Emirates News Agency, the growing footfall underscores the popularity of these spaces as key destinations for leisure, relaxation, and tourism, contributing to Dubai’s global position as a leading city for quality of life. The five major parks, Zabeel, Mushrif National Park, Al Safa, Al Mamzar, and Creek Park, together welcomed 3.7 million visitors. Meanwhile, 211 public parks across Dubai received over 11.4 million visitors, while

Beijing: More than 100 cutting-edge robotics products will make their debuts at the upcoming 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, nearly twice as many as last year, highlighting the conference’s growing role as a global stage for innovation, Xinhua reported. According to Emirates News Agency, the event is set to take place from August 8 to 12 in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town. The 2025 edition of the conference will be held under the theme “Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent.” It will showcase over 1,500 exhibits from more than 200 leading robotics

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to General Abdourahamane Tchiani, President of the Republic of Niger, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also extended their congratulations. They sent similar messages to General Tchiani and Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, marking the celebration of Niger’s national