Dubai: Dubai Airports has completed the installation of more than 520 Hearing Loops across Dubai International (DXB). This significant milestone marks the world’s largest deployment of the technology to enhance accessibility for travellers with hearing loss, including those using hearing aids or cochlear implants, and underscores DXB’s ambition to become the world’s most accessible and inclusive airport. According to Emirates News Agency, the loops have been integrated at key locations including check-in counters, immigration desks, boarding gates, and information desks across all three of DXB’s terminals. The system operates by allowing users to connect automatically by activating the ‘T’ (telecoil)

Dubai: TRENDS Research and Advisory signed a strategic cooperation and partnership agreement in research and media with the Arab Media Forum. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in scientific research, knowledge production, modern media, the dissemination of rigorous research culture, and the support of future-oriented knowledge. According to Emirates News Agency, this agreement represents a collaborative framework designed to unify efforts between the two parties to enhance purposeful intellectual and media content and to contribute to the development of practical solutions for regional and international challenges. This will be achieved through organising joint events, seminars, conferences, and workshops; producing knowledge-based

Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), a segment of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has unveiled The Emirati Chef’s Table. This initiative is a sector-specific mentorship program created in collaboration with Kitopi, a prominent regional player in the food and beverage (FandB) industry, aiming to support homegrown brands. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative is part of Dubai’s strategy to fulfill the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33. This agenda aims to position Dubai as a leading business hub for SMEs and local champions by empowering Emirati

Sharjah: Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, recently met with Almaz Tasbolat, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Major General Ayan Doisymbayev, Representative of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the UAE, along with their delegation at the Sharjah Police General Command headquarters. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting included several relevant directors general and focused on exchanging greetings and discussing topics of mutual interest. The discussions centered around sharing experiences in the security sector and exploring ways to enhance joint cooperation and exchange expertise, aiming to support and

Abu dhabi: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and the UAE-India CEPA Council have formalised a new partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the UAE-India Start-up Series. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU, signed between Yaser Abdulla Al Ahmed, Chief Government and Corporate Relations Officer at RAKEZ, and Ahmed Aljneibi, Director of the CEPA Council, will anchor joint efforts to promote and support high-potential Indian start-ups seeking to go global. Yaser Abdulla Al Ahmed stated, ‘This collaboration marks a strategic step in aligning economic policy with entrepreneurial opportunity. By working closely with

Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Customs and the Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in electronic integration, streamline procedures, and accelerate the completion of transactions. According to Emirates News Agency, this initiative supports the “Zero Government Bureaucracy” programme, contributing to higher customer satisfaction and greater transparency. This aligns with the strategic direction of the Abu Dhabi Government and the UAE towards digital transformation, government integration, and building effective partnerships that position the nation as a global model for developing a flexible and attractive business environment that enhances economic competitiveness and quality

Beijing: China’s total goods imports and exports increased 3.5 percent year-on-year in August, marking the third consecutive month that both exports and imports achieved simultaneous growth, a spokesman of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday. According to Emirates News Agency, spokesman Fu Linghui stated at a press conference in Beijing that imports and exports of goods continued to grow, while the trade structure continued to improve. “In August, the total value of imports and exports of goods was 3.8744 trillion yuan (about US$543.80 billion), up 3.5 percent from the previous year. Specifically, the total value of exports

Abu dhabi: In celebration of Arab Palm Day, observed annually on 15th September, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing the palm sector and promoting sustainable agricultural practices across the Emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, ADAFSA continues to support local farmers through targeted programmes aimed at enhancing date quality, adopting environmentally sound pest control methods, transitioning towards organic cultivation, and encouraging the adoption of high-yield commercial varieties. ADAFSA’s strategic initiatives include the Integrated Palm Pest Management Programme and the Palm and Date Best Practices Programme, reflecting the Authority’s commitment to integrating