Abu dhabi: The Mohamed bin Zayed Award for Best Teacher, part of the ‘Erth Zayed Philanthropies’ awards, in collaboration with the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE), has launched a new development initiative titled “Executive Educational Excellence Pioneers”. This programme is designed to empower award-winning teachers, equipping them with advanced educational skills and practices to drive educational transformation. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme welcomed a delegation of teachers from various countries to the UAE. The visit, starting in Abu Dhabi, was part of an intensive training program focusing on combining academic preparation with cultural experiences. It aims to

Abu dhabi: Masdar has been assigned a ‘AA-‘ credit rating with a stable outlook by SandP Global Ratings, reinforcing its position as a global clean energy leader. According to Emirates News Agency, this new rating reflects Masdar’s diversified global position, strong growth prospects, and disciplined financial policies, including the allocation of green bond proceeds to finance the construction of new projects. With top credit ratings now secured from Moody’s (A1), Fitch (AA-), and SandP (AA-), Masdar continues to be recognised as one of the most financially robust renewable energy companies worldwide. This enables the company to drive responsible expansion and

Brussels: The United States and the European Union have reached a significant milestone by announcing a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. This framework is poised to strengthen one of the world’s largest trade and investment relationships by establishing a more solid and equitable footing. According to Emirates News Agency, both sides have expressed their commitment to resolving trade imbalances and maximizing the potential of their combined economic power. The Framework Agreement is intended as a foundational step, with plans for further expansion to enhance market access and foster a robust trade and investment relationship. Key

Guangzhou: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism took part in the ‘Women’s Economy Dialogue’ in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China. This comes as part of the UAE’s celebrations of Emirati Women’s Day 2025, held under the theme ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the event aimed at strengthening the global presence of Emirati women, highlighting their achievements, and fostering international partnerships between successful women leaders in the economic sector in both the UAE and China. These efforts align with the UAE leadership’s vision to support and empower women and to reinforce their role in

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, today received Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of Education, at the Ajman Ruler’s Court. During the meeting, they reviewed the preparations for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad emphasized the significance of education in societal development and sustainable advancement. He discussed the importance of implementing best educational practices and updating curricula to maintain national values and support comprehensive development goals. The Crown Prince highlighted the Fujairah Government’s commitment, guided by H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al

Dubai: The ninth edition of the Ethraa Career Fair, organised by the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) in collaboration with several key national bodies, concluded in Dubai. The event saw participation from 61 federal and local government entities, along with banks, insurance firms, exchange houses, and financial institutions. According to Emirates News Agency, the fair witnessed significant engagement from national talent, attracting over 1000 Emirati job seekers. It provided direct employment opportunities through more than 2,000 job interviews. Additionally, it offered skill-development workshops and a dedicated career guidance zone, which recorded substantial interaction from both male and female participants. The

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates expressed its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in northern Nigeria, which resulted in the deaths of a number of innocent people. According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s firm rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability. The Ministry also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over this heinous attack.

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Police General Command, in cooperation with the National Drug Control Service, has arrested a gang of three Asian nationals in possession of 377 kilogrammes of crystal meth. The operation succeeded after anti-narcotics officers uncovered the gang’s professional smuggling method, which involved concealing the drugs inside oil cans made for sewing machines. According to Emirates News Agency, Brigadier Taher Gharib Al Dhaheri, Director of the Anti-Narcotics Directorate at the Criminal Security Sector of Abu Dhabi Police, said the suspects attempted to disguise the drugs using an innovative method, but the expertise and vigilance of the officers