Abu dhabi: Egypt and Spain have signed their first-of-its-kind Development Partnership Agreement (2025-2030) to strengthen cooperation in economic development, green transition, food security, and women’s empowerment. The agreement was signed in Cairo by Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat and Spanish Foreign Minister Jos© Manuel Albares during the visit of King Felipe VI of Spain. According to Emirates News Agency, Minister Al-Mashat stated that the agreement marks a new phase of equal partnership, dialogue, and joint action, adding that it will deepen Egypt-Spain ties and strengthen their historic relationship. The agreement sets a framework for cooperation

Abu dhabi: Etihad Airways continues expanding its global network with the announcement of a key new destination in the Middle East, Damascus, Syria, from June 2026. The new route reflects growing demand from travellers in the UAE and GCC to connect directly to Damascus. Etihad’s new airbridge with Damascus also provides travellers from Syria with direct access to Abu Dhabi. Travellers benefit from access to Etihad’s expansive global network, with seamless connections through Zayed International Airport. According to Emirates News Agency, service to Damascus will commence in June 2026 with four weekly flights, operated by Etihad’s Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring

Dubai: Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Development Bank (EDB) aimed at enhancing support for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The agreement will provide financing solutions for both new and existing projects, in addition to funding capital expenditure requirements for companies. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU outlines cooperation on joint initiatives designed to strengthen the competitiveness, growth, and long-term success of Dubai’s business community. It also supports the establishment of new businesses in the emirate by facilitating the opening of bank accounts for local firms and multinational companies, including SMEs. Under

Abu dhabi: The Supreme Organising Committee of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 hosted its Sponsors Summit at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. The summit shed light on key milestones and updates in preparation for the landmark edition of the Games, which is being held in the Middle East for the first time. According to Emirates News Agency, Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 will take place from 6th to 15th February, making it the largest and most comprehensive international multi-sport event in the Middle East. The Games will feature over 30 sports and welcome more than 25,000 participants

Geneva: The UAE chaired a parliamentary session titled ‘Promoting Multilateralism Through Digital Trade” at the Parliamentary Conference on the World Trade Organisation (PCWTO) in Geneva, organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the European Parliament, with the participation of lawmakers, policymakers and international experts. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Marwan Obaid Al Muhairi, a Member of the Federal National Council Parliamentary Division in the IPU and a member of the Steering Committee of the PCWTO, led the session. He emphasized the importance of parliamentary action in supporting efforts to establish binding and effective rules for digital trade. Al Muhairi

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), emphasized the importance of integrating the roles of professors and students in modern education. He highlighted this approach during a meeting with new faculty members at UOS, where he welcomed them and expressed his hopes for their contribution to the university’s educational, research, and community service initiatives. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Sultan stressed the significance of classroom and extracurricular interactions, incorporating modern technologies and practical applications to enhance the educational process. He highlighted the role of

Dubai: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that the UAE will always remain a beacon of culture, knowledge, and prosperity regionally and globally, embodying noble values, unlimited capabilities, and the wise vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Nahyan emphasized that dialogue, comprehensive knowledge, and fruitful human interaction are essential paths to achieving peaceful coexistence and mutual cooperation. He praised the vision and efforts of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, whose contributions have given the

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), and Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, co-chaired the latest meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments in Abu Dhabi today. The meeting brought together senior officials and industry leaders from both nations, emphasizing ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties. According to Emirates News Agency, the Joint Task Force, established in 2013, serves as a critical platform for promoting investment opportunities and resolving challenges faced by investors in both countries. The meeting focused on