Dubai: Dubai’s taxi sector posted growth of 7% in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. According to Emirates News Agency, Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development at the Public Transport Agency, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), stated that the total number of trips reached 59.5 million in H1 2025, rising from 55.7 million in H1 2024. This increase reflects a 7% growth, while the number of passengers rose to 103.5 million from 97 million over the same periods. Hala Taxi’s market share also increased to 41.3% of total taxi trips in

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, presided over the Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Ruler’s Office. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council. According to Emirates News Agency, during its meeting, the Council addressed several topics concerning the regulation and oversight of government departments and agencies in the Emirate of Sharjah. They reviewed important development plans aimed at improving service quality, which

Dubai: The Dubai Programme for Gaming 2033 (DPG33) is set to host the Middle East’s first-ever government pavilion at Gamescom 2025, the world’s largest gaming event, taking place in Cologne, Germany, from 20-24 August. Marking a historic milestone for the region’s gaming sector, the pavilion highlights Dubai’s commitment to becoming one of the world’s top 10 global gaming hubs by 2033. According to Emirates News Agency, the DPG33 pavilion will showcase the city’s talent pool, as well as its exceptional facilities and infrastructure for game designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and production companies. Representing the Dubai government at the pavilion are the

Abu dhabi: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), recently met with Anne Slack, Political Counsellor at the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi, along with other embassy officials. The meeting aimed at strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the UAE and the US. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations and strategic partnership between the UAE and the US, which have been established for over five decades. Both sides acknowledged the rapid development of cooperation across various sectors, including economy, investment, energy, defence, and

Dubai: Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, has made a significant impact by supporting organ transplant surgeries for 60 patients, marking a crucial development in the first and second editions of the ‘Your Donation Saves Lives’ campaign. This initiative underscores the Foundation’s dedication to aiding patients with organ failure and promoting organ donation as a humanitarian value. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement comes in conjunction with World Organ Donation Day, celebrated annually on 13th August. Since the campaign’s inception in April 2021, it has facilitated 60 transplant procedures, comprising 53 kidney transplants and 7 liver

Cape town: The Muslim Council of Elders is actively co-organising the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20), taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 10th to 14th August 2025. The event is held under the theme “Ubuntu in Action: Focusing on Marginalised Communities.” According to Emirates News Agency, the Forum brings together a coalition of global voices aimed at shaping inclusive and ethical policies. It gathers religious leaders, civil society organizations, government officials, multilateral institutions, and scholars to explore collaborative solutions to urgent global issues. In its opening address at the Forum, the Muslim Council of Elders highlighted the crucial role

Abu dhabi: Dr. Sultan Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, presided over the International Youth Day activities at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) headquarters in Abu Dhabi, marking the inauguration of the first youth space at the federal government level. The event was a significant step towards enhancing youth engagement and empowerment within government initiatives. According to Emirates News Agency, the gathering was attended by senior MoI officials, police leaders, and representatives from various youth organizations. The event commenced with a speech that underscored the UAE leadership’s dedication to empowering the youth and the MoI’s commitment to

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates is continuing its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Today, the UAE conducted its 69th airdrop of aid under Operation Birds of Goodness, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and with the participation of Germany, Italy, Belgium, and France. According to Emirates News Agency, the shipment included quantities of essential food supplies, prepared with the support of UAE-based charitable institutions and entities, to meet the needs of residents amid the difficult humanitarian conditions in the Strip. In addition, 20 trucks loaded with