Abu dhabi: The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicated that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have made significant progress in the Circular Carbon Economy Index, with the GCC’s overall average score for the GCC rising to 41.5 in 2024, compared to 37.7 in 2023. According to Emirates News Agency, the data issued by the Centre revealed that three GCC countries topped the index at the Middle East and North Africa level. The Circular Carbon Economy (CCE) Index serves as a comprehensive assessment tool that measures

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mswati III of Eswatini, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also extended their congratulatory messages to King Mswati III and the country’s Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini to mark the event. According to Emirates News Agency, the messages were sent to honor the

Abu dhabi: The Arab Parliament strongly condemned statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he openly called for the displacement of the Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, describing the remarks as a continuation of Israel’s decades-long policy of ethnic cleansing and forced displacement. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, stressed that such illegitimate and unacceptable calls constitute a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law, the Geneva Conventions, and relevant UN resolutions. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Yamahi underscored that these statements also represent an

Kabul: A team from the UAE Joint Operations Command continues its humanitarian mission in support of those affected by the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan. According to Emirates News Agency, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian air bridge, organised through the UAE Aid Agency and its humanitarian arm, the Emirates Red Crescent, 31 trucks loaded with essential food supplies, medical aid, and shelter tents were delivered and distributed to affected families in Kunar Province to help alleviate the impact of the disaster. These efforts come within the UAE’s rapid humanitarian response to natural disasters and crises worldwide, reflecting its unwavering

Seoul: The number of ChatGPT users in Korea surpassed 20 million for the first time last month, data showed Tuesday. The monthly active users (MAUs) of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service developed by OpenAI, reached a monthly record of 20.31 million in August, sharply up from 4.07 million a year ago. According to Emirates News Agency, the figure represents about 40 percent of the country’s 50.12 million smartphone users. By gender, the share was nearly even at 50.1 percent for men and 49.9 percent for women. Nearly 70 percent of users were in their 20s, 30s, and 40s,

Geneva: The Universal Postal Union (UPU) – the UN specialised agency for global postal cooperation – has initiated a solution to assist postal operators in resuming deliveries to the United States. This follows a significant reduction in postal traffic to the country, which plunged over 80% after the suspension of the duty-free de minimis exemption effective from 29 August. According to Emirates News Agency, the UPU is actively developing a new technical solution to address the disruption and ensure the continuous flow of postal items. UPU Director General Masahiko Metoki emphasized the organization’s commitment to maintaining global postal circulation and

Manama: Bahrain has demonstrated its commitment to international police cooperation by arresting and extraditing 26 internationally wanted individuals. General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, highlighted these achievements in a speech marking the International Day of Police Cooperation, observed annually on September 7. Among those apprehended, nine individuals were arrested and extradited, while 17 fugitives were handed over to requesting countries. According to Emirates News Agency, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science in Bahrain made significant strides in combating narcotics by sharing over 97 pieces of critical information with 12 countries. They also

Cairo: The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) in Sharjah is participating in the 14th Metal and Steel Middle East exhibition, taking place from September 6 to 8, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo. Positioned as the premier trade platform for steel and metal works in the Middle East and Africa, the exhibition brings together top international manufacturers, suppliers, industry leaders, and decision-makers shaping the future of the global heavy industries sector. According to Emirates News Agency, through its participation at Metal and Steel Middle East, HFZA seeks to showcase its advanced investment solutions aimed at attracting a