Osaka: Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, emphasised that the UAE’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan reflects its commitment to strengthening international cooperation and cementing its role as a global hub for dialogue and progress. He noted that the pavilion showcases the country’s developmental vision and pioneering efforts in innovation, sustainability, and human capital development. According to Emirates News Agency, during his visit to the UAE Pavilion, Dr. Al Kuwaiti stated that the UAE’s participation in Expo Osaka extends from its broader vision of building a sustainable and prosperous future through fostering

Sharjah: As part of Sharjah’s integrated strategy to develop its judicial system in accordance with the highest international standards and practices, the Sharjah Judicial Department participated in Singapore Convention Week 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation was led by Judge Dr. Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Head of the Department, and included Judge Dr. Omar Obaid Al Ghul, Head of the Courts of First Instance in Sharjah, and Judge Hossam Hassan Al Yamahi, Head of Court of First Instance at the Department. This participation aligns with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of

Abu dhabi: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in cooperation with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), concluded the 2025 edition of Sharjah Summer Promotions with a grand celebration at City Centre Al Zahia. This campaign marked a milestone in positioning Sharjah as a regional leader in shopping, tourism, and family entertainment, generating over AED800 million in revenue and delivering significant value to the local economy. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s campaign featured over 1,000 retail outlets, shopping centres, hotels, and tourist destinations. Discounts reached up to 75% across a wide selection of products

Abu dhabi: The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), an affiliate of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has showcased its key achievements at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). For the first time since its establishment, the Fund announced that its annual breeding of Houbara birds surpassed the 100,000-mark, reaching a total of 107,808 birds. According to Emirates News Agency, this brings the cumulative production since the Fund’s inception to 996,064 birds, of which 598,314 have been released to support biodiversity in 18 countries across the Houbara’s native habitats in Asia and North Africa. One of the key highlights

Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), in collaboration with JERA Co., Japan’s largest power generation firm, and AlBawani Capital (AlBawani), a subsidiary of AlBawani Holding, have confirmed the financial closing of two new power plants in Saudi Arabia. The projects, named Rihab ElAwal Power Company (Rumah 2) and Nawras Power Company (Al Nairyah 2), represent a significant step in meeting the Kingdom’s increasing energy demands. According to Emirates News Agency, the financial closure was facilitated under the oversight of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, in conjunction with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC). This follows the signing of

Brussels: Eurozone inflation rose slightly in August, remaining close to the European Central Bank’s target of 2 percent. Data released by the European Union’s statistics office showed Tuesday that inflation in the 20 countries using the euro rose from 2 percent in July to 2.1 percent last month, driven by higher unprocessed food prices and less pressure from lower energy costs. According to Emirates News Agency, core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, stood at 2.3 percent, compared with expectations of a 2.2 percent decline. The slight increase in inflation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Eurozone

Seoul: The Republic of Korea’s economy grew faster than earlier estimated in the second quarter driven by strong exports and improved private consumption, central bank data showed Wednesday. The country’s real gross domestic product (GDP) – a key measure of economic growth – increased by 0.7 percent in the April-June period compared with the previous quarter, 0.1 percentage point higher than the earlier forecast, according to preliminary data from the Bank of Korea. According to Emirates News Agency, the second-quarter growth rate marks the highest since the first quarter of 2024, when GDP expanded by 1.2 percent. On a year-on-year

Abu dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a team from the Joint Operations Command and the UAE Search and Rescue Team today departed the country for Afghanistan to commence humanitarian and relief tasks, including search and rescue operations, to begin search and rescue missions and support those affected by the earthquake that struck the eastern regions of the country. According to Emirates News Agency, upon arrival, the teams will immediately conduct field assessments in coordination with local authorities to enhance the effectiveness of search and rescue operations, broaden the scope of response,