Luanda: In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Republic of Angola, Joo Louren§o, the General Women’s Union (GWU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Ministry of Social Action, Family, and Women’s Promotion (MASFAMU). This significant agreement took place on the sidelines of Sheikh Mohamed’s state visit to Angola, symbolizing the robust strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Angola. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto, Minister of Social Action, Family, and Women’s Promotion in Angola, and Noura Khalifa

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced that it has issued warnings to a number of engineering consultancy offices after detecting professional practices involving exaggerated structural designs for citizens’ villas. These violations were found to contravene the requirements of the Dubai Building Code and had resulted in unjustified increases in construction costs without any proven engineering need. According to Emirates News Agency, this step comes in line with Dubai Municipality’s commitment to regulating the construction sector and raising adherence to approved standards. The action follows earlier circulars issued to all consultancy offices in the emirate, mandating strict compliance with the Dubai Building

Sharjah: Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has officially launched the new batch of its flagship ‘Ruwaad 2025’ programme. The programme is designed to qualify and train a select group of exceptional Emirati professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the evolving banking and financial sector. According to Emirates News Agency, the ‘Ruwaad’ programme is one of SIB’s most prominent strategic initiatives dedicated to talent development and nationalisation. It adopts a specialised training framework that focuses on professional advancement, leadership skills, and technical expertise, aligning with the bank’s vision of developing a sustainable pipeline of banking professionals.

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is qualifying and training new drivers through the ‘Tadreeb’ digital platform. The platform links all driving institutes across Dubai, fully digitises training and qualification processes, automates assessments, and consolidates all trainee-related data. According to Emirates News Agency, Ahmed Mahboob, CEO of RTA’s Licencing Agency, stated that the purpose of the platform is to identify the needs of trainees based on analysed data and figures, ensuring quality training for drivers and licensing a pool of skilled, professional drivers. It also aims to achieve the highest safety standards, enhance performance quality, and strengthen governance processes

Ajman: A total of AED1.48 billion real estate valuation transactions were carried out in Ajman in July 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman, confirmed that the month of July witnessed 220 real estate valuation transactions, reflecting a notable growth of 201% compared to the month of June. He pointed out that the valuation activities included commercial, residential, and industrial, with commercial properties claiming the largest share of the total valuation value at AED943 million. Residential properties amounted to a total value of AED198

Luanda: Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, announced today the signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Military Intelligence and Security Service (SISM). This five-year strategic partnership is set to cover advanced technology collaboration across multiple domains, including satellite communications, Earth observation, artificial intelligence, high-altitude platform stations, national security drones, border control solutions, and command and control centre development. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed in Luanda in the presence of Space42’s Chief Commercial Officer, Sulaiman Al Ali, and senior Angolan military officials. Space42 already maintains a strong operational presence in Angola, providing complete

Abu dhabi: In a landmark regulatory achievement that reflects the UAE’s leadership in accelerating access to innovative therapies, the Emirates Drug Establishment has announced the approval of ‘Tolebrutinib’ as the world’s first oral treatment for non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). This milestone underscores the nation’s commitment to providing advanced, science-based therapeutic solutions that enhance patients’ quality of life and align with global healthcare advancements. According to Emirates News Agency, the approval was based on a scientific study conducted in collaboration with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Tolebrutinib is currently the only treatment that directly targets disability progression regardless of

Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Decree No. (36) of 2025, which changes the name of the ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment’ (MBRCH) to the ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment’. According to Emirates News Agency, the ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment’, originally established under Decree No. (13) of 1997, will now operate under its new name as a non-profit foundation serving the public interest. The Establishment is guided by