Doha: Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, underscored the transformative role of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping the educational landscape in the GCC at the ‘Educational Innovation Forum on Transforming Knowledge into Practical Applications,’ recently held in Doha. According to Emirates News Agency, the Forum was organised by Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in collaboration with the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States. It brought together leading regional and international stakeholders to accelerate digital transformation in education and foster sustainable, innovative learning solutions in the region. On the sidelines of

Ras al khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah is set to take centre stage as the UAE reinforces its position as a magnet for global real estate investment with the inaugural International Real Estate Investment Summit (IREIS), scheduled for 30-31 October, 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the two-day event by Cityscape, hosted at Al Hamra International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah, aims to provide an unprecedented platform to unlock high-value real estate opportunities by connecting investors, developers, and policymakers to offer insights into both regional growth and emerging global trends. Designed as a forum without borders, the summit

Abu dhabi: The Emirates Racing Authority (ERA) has announced the approval of the trial race programme for the months of October and November, to be held across four tracks in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai. According to Emirates News Agency, the first trial race will take place at Meydan Racecourse on 1st October, followed by the second at Jebel Ali Racecourse on 8th October, the third again at Meydan on 15th October, the fourth at Al Ain Racecourse on 22nd October, and the fifth at Abu Dhabi Racecourse on 25th October. The Authority also announced in today’s statement that

Abu dhabi: Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched the Hub71 Startup Immersion Programme at Investopia Hong Kong, reinforcing its commitment to building cross-border bridges that accelerate startup growth. The programme introduces later-stage Hong Kong startups to Abu Dhabi’s dynamic tech ecosystem, providing a structured pathway to explore Abu Dhabi as a launchpad for regional expansion and access to global markets. According to Emirates News Agency, Investopia served as the international platform to announce the programme, underscoring the UAE’s mission to strengthen global economic partnerships through innovation. By launching at Investopia Hong Kong, Hub71 showcased Abu Dhabi’s role as

Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) today launched the 10th annual national seasonal influenza awareness campaign, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH), Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Dubai Health (DH), and Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), under the theme ”Protect Yourself. Protect Your Community.” According to Emirates News Agency, the campaign, which runs until March 2026, is set to contribute to MoHAP’s ongoing efforts to strengthen protection against seasonal illnesses and improve quality of life in the UAE. The announcement was made during a press conference in

Belgrade: EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, will demonstrate its latest multi-domain capabilities at Partner 2025, the international defence exhibition taking place from 23rd to 26th September in Belgrade, Serbia. This marks EDGE’s debut at the exhibition and underlines the group’s expanding strategic focus on the Balkans and the broader Central and Eastern European markets. According to Emirates News Agency, the biennial event, supported by Serbia’s Ministry of Defence, will bring together high-level delegations, senior government officials, and representatives from NATO, the European Defence Agency, and other international defence and security organisations to explore the

Abu dhabi: Under the slogan ‘Safe Internet for Our Children’, the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood of the United Arab Emirates, the Arab Council for Childhood and Development, and UNICEF’s Regional Office, has launched a significant campaign focused on ‘Protecting Children on Social Media’. This initiative marks the second phase of efforts to safeguard young internet users. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement took place during the 29th session of the Arab Childhood Committee. This session, chaired by the Republic of Djibouti via videoconference, saw participation

Abu dhabi: The second round of the President’s Cup for Jiu-Jitsu is set to kick off tomorrow at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, drawing great anticipation from fans and athletes alike, with participation from the UAE’s top clubs and academies. According to Emirates News Agency, the competition will include contests in the 18+ category, with athletes striving for maximum points to help their clubs’ chances in the quest for the nation’s most prestigious trophy. Al Wahda Club leads the standings heading into the second round, although Baniyas and Al Ain are motivated to cut the gap, driven by strong