Dubai: The Smart Monitoring System introduced by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to supervise driving school vehicles through the use of AI-powered cameras has shown significant results in monitoring the conduct of instructors and trainees. According to Emirates News Agency, the system, developed by the Licensing Activities Monitoring Department at RTA’s Licensing Agency, has managed to oversee 1,734,790 training sessions for 245,764 trainees over the past seven months. This marks a 14-fold increase compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. These results highlight RTA’s ongoing commitment to achieving its vision of becoming a global leader in seamless

Awaza: Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, led the UAE delegation at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Awaza, Turkmenistan. The conference began on 5th August and will continue until 8th August. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Mazrouei emphasized that the UAE’s participation aligns with its commitment to support global development initiatives. The UAE aims to promote sustainable development, enhance regional economic integration, and offer advanced infrastructure to help countries overcome geographical challenges. The conference, held every decade, focuses on the development issues faced by Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), which

Dubai: The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has concluded the second edition of the Arab Podcast Programme, a pioneering initiative aimed at cultivating a new generation of Arab podcasters. Held from 7th July to 5th August, the five-week programme drew wide participation from aspiring audio content creators, reflecting the region’s growing interest in podcasting as a dynamic and contemporary form of media. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme was designed as an immersive training experience, combining theoretical learning with practical application. It offered participants a comprehensive introduction to the art and business of podcasting through expert-led workshops and interactive sessions.

Geneva: ‘I saw homes destroyed, children displaced, and lives uprooted.’ With these powerful words, UNICEF Representative to Sudan, Sheldon Yett, opened his account of a journey that took him from Port Sudan to Aj Jazeera and Khartoum – a journey through the heart of what he described as ‘the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.’ According to Emirates News Agency, Yett spoke at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, recounting scenes of devastation: looted warehouses, flattened buildings, overwhelmed health centres, and neighbourhoods crowded with families forced to flee. His message was clear – the situation in Sudan is not only dire, it

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates categorically rejects the false and unfounded allegations made in the statement issued by the Port Sudan Authority, which inaccurately claims the UAE’s involvement in the ongoing civil conflict in Sudan through alleged support for armed groups or factions. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE affirms that these baseless allegations, entirely devoid of evidence, are nothing more than feeble media stunts aimed at diverting attention from the Port Sudan Authority’s direct responsibility for prolonging the civil war that has lasted for over two years and for obstructing all regional and international efforts to achieve

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates is continuing its humanitarian mission in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, carrying out the 63rd airdrop of aid under the ‘Birds of Goodness’ initiative, part of ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”. According to Emirates News Agency, the operation was conducted in collaboration with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with the participation of France and Germany. These operations aim to deliver urgent humanitarian aid to areas inaccessible by land due to the prevailing security situation. The airdrop included a range of essential food items and emergency relief supplies. With today’s mission, the

Islamabad: AD Ports Group officially launched its first representative office in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s international growth journey and its long-term commitment to enabling trade and logistics across South and Central Asia. According to Emirates News Agency, the new office, strategically located in close proximity to Pakistan’s key federal ministries, regulatory bodies, and state-owned enterprises, will serve as a critical platform for deepening engagement with government stakeholders and advancing priority infrastructure and trade initiatives. As a client-facing and administrative hub, the Islamabad office will also support ongoing operations and facilitate strategic partnerships

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed with the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai ways to expand economic cooperation and elevate current trade and investment ties into a strategic partnership. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions highlighted the institutional frameworks to support the business communities in both Sharjah and Canada, including joint participation in trade exhibitions and a proposal to formalize collaboration through memorandums of understanding between private sector entities. This took place as Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, received Anthony Finch, Deputy Consul General and Senior Trade Commissioner of the Consulate General