Abu dhabi: International Charity Organisation (ICO) announced the launch of a package of development, service, and relief projects in the Syrian Arab Republic, with a total value of AED 8 million, as part of its ongoing efforts to support communities affected by the consequences of the conflict. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Khaled Abdul Wahab Al Khaja, Secretary-General of ICO, who will lead the delegation visiting Syria, explained that the new projects aim to meet the basic needs of the Syrian people through the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of schools and mosques, drilling wells to secure safe drinking water,

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed two pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street as part of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. RTA also constructed six pedestrian and cyclist bridges across key streets in Dubai. Five of these bridges are scheduled to open before the end of this year, with the sixth set for completion in the first quarter of 2027. In addition, RTA set out plans to construct 23 further bridges by the end of 2030. According to Emirates News Agency, Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive

Abu dhabi: The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) and the State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority of Oman have formalized a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration in oversight and developing robust governance mechanisms. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed during a meeting between Humaid Obaid Abushibs, President of the UAE Accountability Authority, and Sheikh Ghosn Hilal Al Alawi, Chairman of the State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority of Oman, held in Abu Dhabi. The agreement highlights a mutual commitment to reinforcing transparency, integrity, and accountability within both nations. The MoU is designed to strengthen the

Abu dhabi: In an inspiring achievement showing the spirit of determination and perseverance, a team of young Emiratis succeeded in reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, which stands at 5,895 meters and is the highest peak in Africa and one of the Seven Summits of the world, and raised the UAE flag on the summit. According to Emirates News Agency, what makes this accomplishment remarkable is not only reaching the summit, but also the two challenges the team faced with professionalism and resolve. The first was their choice of the Machame Route, the second most difficult path to the peak,

Nagoya: The Aichi Triennale, a prominent international art event in Japan, has commenced its sixth edition, opening to the public on 13 September 2025. Curated by Hoor Al Qasimi, President and Director of the Sharjah Art Foundation, this marks the first time a non-Japanese Artistic Director has taken the helm. The exhibition, titled “A Time Between Ashes and Roses,” derives its name from a verse by Syrian poet Adonis, a prominent figure in contemporary Arab literature. According to Emirates News Agency, the exhibition offers a vision of the future through the lens of geological time, challenging the conventional national or

Abu dhabi: The Federal National Council (FNC) joins the parliaments of the world in celebrating the International Day of Democracy, which falls on September 15, 2025, embodying the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership and the aspirations of its people over five decades of a journey rooted in values of participation and the deeply ingrained practice of consultation (Shura) within Emirati society. According to Emirates News Agency, the people of the UAE have long known and practiced Shura as an authentic approach even before the establishment of the Union. With the declaration of the Union, the Federal National Council was

Abu dhabi: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) continues its efforts to develop the infrastructure of electricity transmission and distribution networks, enhance the efficiency and stability of the network, and support urban and economic growth across various regions. As part of its ongoing efforts, SEWA is currently working on implementing 11 electricity transmission and distribution stations across various regions at a cost of approximately AED 296 million. According to Emirates News Agency, Engineer Hamad Al Tunaiji, Director of the Power Transmission Department at SEWA, explained that these projects represent a strategic step towards strengthening the infrastructure of the

Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is set to host the fifth edition of the Arab Awards Forum, a regional platform committed to supporting, elevating, and enhancing coordination and collaboration among Arab region awards. The forum is scheduled for October 8 and 9, 2025, and will feature participation from an elite group of the Arab intellectual and scientific community, as well as representatives of Arab awards, to foster an environment that encourages creativity and excellence. According to Emirates News Agency, MBRF aims to adhere to its strategic mission by focusing on fostering Arab thought and innovation