Luanda: The Federation of the UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Angola (CCIA) to establish the UAE-Angola Business Council, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and expanding investment opportunities. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was concluded during an official visit by a high-level UAE economic delegation to the Angolan capital, Luanda. The memorandum was formally signed by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of SCCI, together with Vicente

Dibba al hisn: The 12th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival is set to officially commence on Thursday evening, August 28, in Dibba Al Hisn. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Dibba Al Hisn Municipality, the four-day event will take place at Al Hisn Island, running until August 31. According to Emirates News Agency, the festival gathers a wide range of participants, including government entities, private sector companies, retailers, and local families involved in the Al Maleh (salted fish) industry. The event aims to highlight the economic and cultural importance

Sharjah: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has successfully completed a major project to improve water supply in the region. This initiative involved extending a main water pipeline from Kalba to Wadi Al Helo, and it also included the construction of a new pumping station, six pumps, a ground tank, and two overhead tanks in Wadi Al Helo, all at a cost of AED43.77 million. According to Emirates News Agency, this project is part of SEWA’s ongoing mission to strengthen water infrastructure and ensure that high-quality drinking water is available to everyone across the emirate. Engineer Yousef Al

Abu dhabi: CONDOR, a Brazilian leader in non-lethal technologies and part of the UAE’s EDGE Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (S and D), a major telecommunications, IT, and defence-industrial group in Hungary and the Western Balkans, to explore the establishment of a regional hub in Hungary for advanced non-lethal solutions. According to Emirates News Agency, under the MoU, 4iG S and D and CONDOR will explore opportunities to produce non-lethal solutions in Hungary, including possible technology transfers, manufacturing, training and capacity building, and joint research initiatives. Frederico Aguiar, CEO of CONDOR,

Dubai: ‘Erth Dubai’, one of the largest and most inclusive community and cultural initiatives launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has attracted contributions from over 5,000 participants since its inception in February 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, citizens and residents from across the emirate have participated in the initiative through its official website and digital platforms, creating a rich archive of stories and personal accounts of life in Dubai across the decades. The initiative has generated

Sharjah: Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) have introduced an updated version of their Smart Knowledge Library platform, which offers a range of professional and technical courses that can be taken online. These courses are taught by well-known experts and specialists, and the platform has a user-friendly design that works well on mobile devices. According to Emirates News Agency, participants can enjoy short educational courses available in both Arabic and English, complete with interactive quizzes and instant certificates upon completion. The registration process is simple and includes a quick video that guides users on how to enroll and make the most of

Tirana: The UAE rescue team is continuing its efforts to extinguish the massive wildfires raging across several areas of the Republic of Albania. Since its arrival in Albania, the team has carried out 27 specialised aerial missions using two ‘Black Hawk’ helicopters. These operations included 680 precise water drops on fire hotspots, during which more than 1,261 tons of water were used, significantly contributing to containing and limiting the spread of the fires. According to Emirates News Agency, these efforts come despite major field challenges faced by the team, including extremely high temperatures and the rugged geography of the affected

Cairo: The exploration operations in the North Lotus Deep-1 well in Egypt’s Western Desert have yielded positive results, promising to add approximately 1,835 barrels of crude oil per day (b/d) and 7 million cubic feet of natural gas daily (mcf/d), equating to a total of 3,100 barrels of oil equivalent (boe), as per a press release from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR). According to Emirates News Agency, the new well, which belongs to Agiba Petroleum Company, a joint venture between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Italy’s Eni, is reported to have estimated reserves of about