Ras al khaimah: Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries “Julphar” has announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of the year, showing steady revenue growth, an expansion in operating profits, and an improvement in its financial position. According to Emirates News Agency, in the first half of 2025, Julphar achieved net revenues of AED707.3 million, reflecting a growth of 4.7% (5.8% at constant prices). Gross profit increased to AED298 million, marking a growth of 12.8%. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) grew by 27.9% to AED91.6 million, with the profit margin rising from 10.6% to 13.0%. Net

Cairo: Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, held discussions with Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Awqaf in Egypt, focusing on enhancing cooperation and exchanging programs and initiatives to promote religious awareness and serve communities in both nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the “Making of the Competent Mufti in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” conference in Cairo. Both parties underscored the significance of supporting and developing joint efforts in the religious and awqaf fields, as well as promoting Islamic values that advocate

Cairo: The UAE Council for Fatwa participated in the conference titled “Making of the Competent Mufti in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” organized by the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide in Egypt. The Council’s delegation conveyed the greetings of Shaikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Council, and expressed hopes for the conference to achieve effective outcomes that strengthen the message of moderate, legitimate fatwas. According to Emirates News Agency, Shaikh Abdullah bin Bayyah emphasized the conference’s significant role in developing the fatwa system. He highlighted the necessity for global efforts to achieve institutional ijtihad (independent reasoning) and to

Montenegro’s Prime Minister Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone conversation with Milojko Spajic, Prime Minister of the Republic of Montenegro, to discuss the enhancement of bilateral relations and strategies for accelerating cooperation between their countries, aimed at serving shared interests. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussion also covered the developments of a forest fire affecting regions in Montenegro. During the call, the UAE’s top diplomat expressed solidarity with Montenegro in facing these exceptional circumstances and affirmed the UAE’s readiness to provide necessary support and assistance to mitigate the wildfire’s