Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), held under the theme ‘The Legacy Lives On’ at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). According to Emirates News Agency, during His Highness’ tour of the exhibition, organised by ADNEC Group in collaboration with the Emirates Falconers’ Club, he was briefed on national pavilions showcasing authentic Emirati cultural heritage and exhibits featuring innovative solutions that blend tradition with modernity. His Highness also visited several international stands, where he was introduced to cutting-edge

Dubai: The Dubai Police’s 901 Call Centre, dedicated to non-emergency situations and customer inquiries, managed a substantial volume of 542,686 communications, encompassing phone calls, emails, and instant messaging during the first half of 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, Abdullah Ibrahim, Director of the Customer Happiness Centre at the General Department of Administrative Affairs, highlighted that the 901 Call Centre received 393,000 phone calls from customers across Dubai, handled 96,610 emails, and managed 53,076 instant messages via chat applications. Abdullah Ibrahim stated that the 901 Call Centre is dedicated to fulfilling the Dubai Police leadership’s vision of enhancing community happiness

Abu dhabi: The General Command of Dubai Civil Defense celebrated the graduation of 100 personnel from its Fundamental Firefighting Course No. 45, at a ceremony held at the Dubai Civil Defense Academy. The event marked a significant milestone in the development of Dubai’s firefighting capabilities. According to Emirates News Agency, the ceremony was attended by Major General Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defense. He emphasized the ongoing commitment of Dubai Civil Defense to the continuous training and qualification of its personnel. This effort is part of a broader strategy to enhance professional capabilities, develop national

Gaza city: Over 10,000 tonnes of UAE aid have successfully entered the Gaza Strip as part of a significant humanitarian effort. Five convoys, carrying various forms of Emirati humanitarian aid, crossed into the region via the Rafah Border Crossing in Egypt. This initiative falls under the ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ mission, aimed at supporting the Palestinian people in their current challenging circumstances. According to Emirates News Agency, the convoys included 100 trucks transporting more than 2,376 tonnes of aid, comprising food, medical supplies, and shelter materials. The cumulative aid delivered through the Rafah crossing has now surpassed 10,000 tonnes. The

Abu dhabi: At least 68 Palestinians were killed and 362 others injured in the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours due to the ongoing Israeli airstrikes, medical sources reported. According to Emirates News Agency, local health authorities confirmed through Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA) that the Palestinian death toll from the Israeli onslaught since 7 October 2023 has risen to 64,368, with an additional 162,367 people injured. The majority of the victims are women and children. The sources also reported the deaths of six Palestinians, including a child, over the past 24 hours due to starvation and malnutrition

Abu dhabi: The International Astronomical Centre announced that it will broadcast the total lunar eclipse live using a telescope from Al-Khattm Astronomical Observatory, with the livestream expected to run four hours on Sunday from 7:30pm to 11:50pm. Engineer Mohammed Shawkat Odah, Director of the International Astronomical Centre, highlighted that this phenomenon can be observed in varying degrees across the Arab world. He explained that the Moon will rise in the eastern part of the region before the start of the eclipse, while it will appear above the horizon in the central Arab world during its early stages, and it will

Muscat: Representatives of the national statistical agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries emphasised the need to develop the statistical system to enhance data integration and its use in serving development policies. According to Emirates News Agency, this will be achieved through the strategic plan for joint Gulf statistical work 2026-2030, which aims to explore prospects for Gulf statistical work and realise the GCC countries’ statistical vision of building a smart and reliable statistical system capable of keeping pace with the requirements of sustainable development and enhancing joint Gulf integration. The 12th meeting of the GCC Permanent Committee for

Kuwait city: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has bestowed an honor upon Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan for her leadership in community-based social work in the UAE, acknowledging her contributions as the Chairperson of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions. According to Emirates News Agency, the recognition was presented at an official ceremony organized by the GCC Secretariat General. This event took place alongside the 11th meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Social Affairs/Development of the GCC countries, held last week in Kuwait. The gathering saw participation from senior officials