Dubai: As part of the 2025 Year of Community initiative, Dubai Police, represented by the Councils for People of Determination Empowerment and Positive Spirit, hosted more than 300 participants from the summer programme of the Dubai Club for People of Determination, held under the theme ‘Our Summer is Fun.’ According to Emirates News Agency, participants visited the Dubai Police Museum and enjoyed a lively atmosphere filled with joy and community engagement, in collaboration with Khalid Magazine, the children’s publication from the Security Media Department. Over the span of five weeks, the event featured engaging activities, interactive workshops, entertaining segments, and

Dubai: The Digital School, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), has launched the second edition of the “Donate Your Own Device 2.0” campaign. The initiative seeks to collect 100,000 used electronic devices to support students from underprivileged groups worldwide. According to Emirates News Agency, this effort aligns with a comprehensive vision that integrates education, humanitarian work, and environmental sustainability. The collected devices will be refurbished or recycled, adhering to environmental best practices, thus supporting the educational process and fostering long-term social and environmental impact. The Digital School

Abu dhabi: The Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation (ZayedCHF) today celebrated its 33rd anniversary, marking its establishment on August 5, 1992, by the late founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. According to Emirates News Agency, over the past three decades, the Foundation has firmly established itself as a beacon of humanitarian and charitable giving, having provided aid exceeding AED2 billion, reaching more than 185 countries around the world. H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, affirmed that the United Arab Emirates, under the leadership of

Tunis: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) successfully completed the ‘Children’s Literature Workshop,’ launched by the Dubai International Programme for Writing (DIPW), one of the Foundation’s leading knowledge initiatives. According to Emirates News Agency, the workshop was held over four months in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, and was led by Dr. Wafa Thabet Mezghani. It witnessed participation from individuals interested in children’s literature and its various formats. Participants engaged in interactive, hands-on training sessions focused on brainstorming, feedback, and assessments. With the guidance of professionals, they refined their ideas from initial concepts to complete children’s stories

Sharjah: Ikigai Steel, a prominent player in the fields of structural steel engineering, fabrication, and construction, has successfully completed over 20 significant industrial and commercial projects throughout the UAE and the broader Gulf region. According to Emirates News Agency, operating from its newly established factory located in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone, the company has invested AED 30 million into a facility that spans 548,000 square feet. With this robust foundation, Ikigai Steel is now setting its sights on international expansion, targeting markets in Canada and Africa. The company aims to increase its annual production capacity to 45,000 tonnes. The achievement

Dubai: Salik Company PJSC (Salik), the exclusive toll gate operator in Dubai, and Parkonic, a provider of smart parking solutions, have announced a groundbreaking partnership with Dubai Holding. This collaboration will introduce the region’s first fully autonomous, AI-powered parking solution, both on-street and off-street, across various iconic communities in Dubai, encompassing over 36,000 parking spaces. According to Emirates News Agency, this initiative aligns with Dubai’s Smart City 2030 and Future Mobility Vision, offering a ticketless and barrier-free parking experience without the need for manual inspection. The system, powered by Parkonic’s advanced AI and software, and enabled by Salik’s seamless payment

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has released the results of its intensive monitoring and inspection campaigns for the first half of 2025. Conducted in collaboration with local authorities across the UAE, these campaigns aimed to enforce environmental legislation and ensure compliance, in line with the nation’s strategic objectives of environmental protection and sustainable management of natural resources. According to Emirates News Agency, the campaigns form part of MOCCAE’s Strategic Plan 2023-2026, which aims to enhance the enforcement of environmental legislation. These campaigns have led to 27 joint inspections, covering 91 facilities across different Emirates. The

Dubai: Dubai’s leadership has always placed people at the core of its development plans, taking inspiration from the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. Dubai’s development paradigm is firmly rooted in the belief that the well-being of the community is the cornerstone of a cohesive and sustainable society, said Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General of the Community