Washington: President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung and United States President Donald Trump will hold their first summit in Washington on 25th August to discuss ways to bolster the two nations’ alliance and cooperation in advanced industries, the Korean presidential office said Tuesday. According to Emirates News Agency, Lee will depart for a three-day visit to the United States on 24th August, Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung told reporters. This visit marks Lee’s first trip to the US since he took office in early June.

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has officially endorsed a new organisational framework for the Sharjah Archives through an Emiri Decree. This significant development aims to streamline and enhance the operational capacities of the Sharjah National Archives. According to Emirates News Agency, the decree outlines a comprehensive organisational structure and mandates the Executive Council to implement the necessary actions. The new framework will see the establishment of a detailed organisational plan, which includes the approval of job descriptions for various units within the agency, ensuring alignment with the archive’s

Abu dhabi: Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, joined the UAE delegation on an official visit to the Maldives and laid the foundation for the new Safety and Security Building in the capital, Mal©. Attending were Ali Ihusaan, Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ismail Naveen, Commissioner of Police, Maldives Police Service, and representatives of the UAE company Presight, which is implementing the project. This step reflects the UAE leadership’s directives and further strengthens relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of the Maldives. According to Emirates News Agency, the new building

Abu dhabi: Yalla Group Limited on Tuesday announced its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of the fiscal year 2025, reporting revenues of AED310.7 million (US$84.6 million), up 4.1 percent year-on-year. Net income rose sharply to AED134.1 million ($36.5 million), a 16.4 percent increase from AED115.3 million ($31.4 million) in the same period of 2024. For the first half of the year, the company posted revenues of AED618.8 million and net income of AED267.7 million. According to Emirates News Agency, Yang Tao, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Yalla, lauded the financial results achieved by Yalla in the

Dubai: The fifth round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship is set to commence on Saturday, focusing on no-gi competitions. This round will be held from August 16th to 17th, 2025, at Al Nasr Club in Dubai, drawing nearly 1,000 male athletes from various clubs and academies across the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the championship is organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation and will showcase high-level contests across all divisions. The event will kick off with matches in the under-12, under-14, and under-16 categories on the first day. The subsequent day will feature contests in

Abu dhabi: Brazil’s agribusiness sector aims to present itself as a ‘key part’ of the solution to the climate crisis at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the Brazilian Agribusiness Association (Abag) said on Tuesday, according to Agªncia Brasil. According to Emirates News Agency, ‘Brazilian agribusiness has a crucial role in this global agenda, particularly in relation to COP30. Beyond being a sector especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, the agribusiness production chain positions itself as a fundamental part of the solution, with great potential to mitigate emissions and promote food security,’ the association said in

Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has announced the launch of its new Sky Support Complex, a modern facility designed to support the increasing demand for aviation-related services in the region. According to Emirates News Agency, the Sky Support Complex is located within the Aerospace Supply Chain Zone. It is a landside facility that spans a total area of 16,661 square meters and offers 14 premium units. The facility provides exceptional access, flexibility, and world-class infrastructure, positioning it as an ideal choice for companies seeking to operate within a thriving aerospace and logistics environment. Companies

Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced its achievements for the first half of 2025. The chamber welcomed 35,532 new member companies during the first six months of 2025, marking a 4 percent year-over-year growth. According to Emirates News Agency, the value of members’ exports and re-exports reached AED171.9 billion during H1 2025, representing an 18 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The chamber also issued 409,083 Certificates of Origin, up 10 percent from the first half of 2024, and issued and received 2,961 ATA