Dubai: Dubai’s international appeal continues to grow as the city welcomed 9.88 million international overnight visitors from January to June 2025, marking a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth is attributed to the city’s evolving destination offerings driven by impactful public-private partnerships and a robust global marketing strategy, according to data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, highlighted the city’s record-breaking international visitation as a reflection of its strategic vision to become a

Gaza: At least 44 Palestinians were martyred on Sunday, including 22 individuals who had gathered to receive humanitarian aid, as Israeli forces launched a series of shootings and airstrikes across various locations in the Gaza Strip. Several others were also injured in the attacks. According to Emirates News Agency, Palestinian medical sources reported that six more people have died of hunger in Gaza, raising the death toll from famine to 175. Among the victims are 93 children, highlighting the devastating impact of food scarcity on the most vulnerable. The UN and the World Health Organisation have both issued warnings about

Abu dhabi: In a groundbreaking achievement, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has been awarded the ISO 42001:2023 international certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. This marks the world’s first such certification within the agriculture and food security sector, and the first at the government level in the UAE. The milestone reinforces the nation’s regional and global leadership and reflects its commitment to adopting and advancing international best practices and standards. According to Emirates News Agency, the certification encompasses the application of advanced AI technologies, such as intelligent analytics and machine learning algorithms to enhance the efficiency