Abu dhabi: Kuwait oil price dropped four cents to US$71.61 per barrel on Wednesday compared to Tuesday’s US$71.65 pb, reported Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Thursday. According to Emirates News Agency, globally, Brent futures decreased 75 cents to US$66.89 pb while West Texas Intermediate went down 81 cents to US$64.35 pb, as per the Kuwait News Agency.

Ras al khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has entered into a partnership with the Indian construction firm Rana Group to establish the Erisha Smart Manufacturing Hub, a project set to transform the region’s industrial and sustainability sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration will facilitate the expansion of Rana Group’s electric vehicle subsidiary, Erisha E Mobility, in the Middle East and Africa, while also strengthening its presence in India. The Erisha Smart Manufacturing Hub will cover an area of 15 million square feet, with a construction area totaling approximately 25 million square feet. This facility will support

Tokyo: Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions, recently visited prominent community-based organizations in Tokyo. Her visit was part of her participation in Expo Osaka 2025 and focused on initiatives in peace, education, and environmental awareness. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikha Dr. Shamma explored leading initiatives at Peace Boat and the International Nature School, reflecting a global commitment to sustainable development and intercultural dialogue. At Peace Boat, she was welcomed by Yoshioka Tatsuya, the organization’s Founder and Director, who provided an overview of their

Moscow: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Moscow on an official visit to the Russian Federation. Upon entering Russian airspace, His Highness’ plane was welcomed and escorted by military aircraft. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness was accorded an official reception following his arrival at Vnukovo Airport, where the national anthems of the UAE and Russia were played. An honour guard was assembled for His Highness, who greeted senior officials lined up in welcome. His Highness is accompanied by a delegation that includes H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy

Abu dhabi: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) have announced the UAE’s inaugural delivery of low-carbon aluminium, produced using electricity from the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. This marks a significant milestone in the region’s energy and industrial sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, EGA has branded this low-carbon aluminium as MinimAL and will supply it to CANEX Aluminum, a leading aluminium downstream producer in Egypt. This initiative positions the UAE as a key supplier of low-carbon industrial materials globally, expanding EGA’s portfolio of environmentally friendly metals for customers both locally and internationally. Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing

Shanghai: Shanghai’s ports have seen a steady rise in cross-border passenger traffic since the start of the summer travel season. In July alone, Shanghai airport and ports recorded over 3.67 million cross-border passenger trips, up 11.8% year-on-year. According to Emirates News Agency, at Terminal 2 of Pudong International Airport, large crowds filled the departure hall, with family vacationers and overseas students making up the majority of travellers. Popular destinations included Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. At 2 PM, the airport’s arrival hall was also busy, with numerous international flights landing. Many foreign travellers arrived with their

Walbrzych: Wednesday afternoon witnessed an impressive performance by Jan Christen of UAE Team Emirates-XRG, who secured a fourth-place finish in stage 3 of the Tour de Pologne. Christen’s achievement came during a stage that faced significant disruptions due to a major crash within the final 20 kilometers. According to Emirates News Agency, the crash necessitated the neutralization of the stage to allow ambulances to reach the affected area, resulting in time gaps not being counted towards the general classification. Consequently, only the stage results were at stake in the historic mining city of Walbrzych. Christen displayed determination and skill, positioning

Ajman: The Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman reported that the emirate’s real estate market witnessed 1,920 real estate transactions during July 2025, with a total value of AED 3.25 billion, a remarkable growth of over 62.5% compared to the same period in 2024. According to Emirates News Agency, Ahmad Khalfan Al Shamsi, Acting Director General of the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation, stated that the volume of trades reached AED 1.95 billion out of a total of 1,593 trading processes, with the Al Helio 1 area recording the highest transaction value of AED 56