Abu dhabi: The loading of the Hamdan Humanitarian Ship 9 commenced today at Khalifa Port (KEZAD), Abu Dhabi. Once the loading process is completed, the ship is set to sail to Egypt’s Al Arish Port. From there, the cargo will be transferred into the Gaza Strip as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. According to Emirates News Agency, the vessel is carrying a substantial consignment of humanitarian and relief aid weighing 7,000 tonnes. This aid is intended to alleviate the hardships faced by civilians in Gaza and to supply essential

Moscow: The first international BRICS Motor Rally culminated with a grand finale at VDNKh in the Russian capital. Representatives from 20 countries embarked on a 1,600 km journey on motorways to evaluate the nation’s commercial, industrial, and cultural potential. According to Emirates News Agency, the rally was inaugurated by young enthusiasts, with a convoy of 50 cars setting off from Yekaterinburg. In Kazan, the event transitioned to a business-focused phase, as entrepreneurs and industrialists explored promising cooperation opportunities in Nizhny Novgorod and the Vladimir Oblast. These regions are actively exporting locally produced goods to BRICS countries. Vladimir Balakin, Deputy Minister

Abu dhabi: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers Club, the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2025) will take place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 30th August to 7th September. This edition is anticipated to be the largest in the exhibition’s history since its inception in 2003. According to Emirates News Agency, the exhibition runs for nine days, from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm daily, organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, in cooperation

Cairo: Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi announced that work is ongoing to drill new wells in the Zohr gas field. This statement was made during the general assemblies of Petrobel and Petro Shorouk, which convened to approve the results for the fiscal year 2024/2025. It was revealed that the Zohr gas field has successfully increased its output by 65 million cubic feet per day, following the commencement of production from the Zohr-6 well. According to Emirates News Agency, the meetings also delved into plans to expand oil and gas exploration into deeper layers, supported by advanced

Abu dhabi: Reem Finance and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) have entered into two agreements aimed at enhancing investor access to initial public offerings (IPOs) and facilitating the trading of securities on the ADX. The collaborations are designed to streamline the investment process, catering to an expanding investor base. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreements were formalized at a ceremony attended by key figures from both organizations, including Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of ADX, and Hamdan Al Dahmani, Chairman of Reem Finance, alongside other senior leaders. The first agreement focuses on enabling the instant creation

Abu dhabi: Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global alternative investment manager with US$110 billion in assets under management (AUM), and Brevan Howard, a prominent hedge fund manager with AUM of US$34 billion, have announced a strategic long-term partnership to establish an investment platform in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), pending regulatory approval. According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership will launch with an initial US$2 billion commitment from Lunate and will feature a unique suite of newly created funds exclusive to the partnership. These funds aim to leverage Brevan Howard’s existing strategies and investment capabilities, including macro and digital assets.

Abu dhabi: Etihad Credit Bureau (previously known as AECB) marks the 10-year anniversary of credit reporting in the nation, a decade defined by financial empowerment, data reliability, and institutional trust across the UAE. Since issuing the nation’s first individual Credit Report in September 2014, the Bureau has scaled its capabilities dramatically: from producing 1 million credit reports in its inaugural year to over 15 million credit reports and scores annually today. This growth reflects the increasing demand for intelligence and insight from the National Credit Registry, which has become a cornerstone of the UAE’s economic infrastructure. According to Emirates News

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (2) of 2025, establishing the ‘Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media’ and appointing Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi as its Chairman. Under the new law, this department will replace the Ajman Department of Tourism Development and the Ajman Culture and Media Department, assuming their rights and obligations. Financial allocations from the 2025 government budget for the two former departments will be transferred to the new entity. According to Emirates News Agency, the law ensures that all employees of the