Abu dhabi: A delegation from the US state of Illinois visited the Safe City Department at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Abu Dhabi Police, as part of efforts to enhance international cooperation, exchange expertise, and learn about best practices in employing smart technologies to support the security system. According to Emirates News Agency, Brigadier General Khalid Abdullah Al Khoury, Director of the Decision Support and Institutional Development Sector, met with the visiting delegation headed by Bria Scudder, Deputy Governor for Public Safety, Infrastructure, Environment, and Energy, State of Illinois. He affirmed Abu Dhabi Police’s commitment to developing security infrastructure through

Abu dhabi: Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has surged in recent decades and is projected to continue its sharp rise. According to Emirates News Agency, this increase in demand is being driven by various factors, including the need for cooling and water desalination, as countries in the region look to diversify their power supplies. The report, titled “The Future of Electricity in the Middle East and North Africa,” offers a detailed analysis of the electricity sectors throughout the region, which has been a global energy system cornerstone. The IEA report finds that electricity demand in the

Kuwait city: The UAE Falcons Federation has announced Kuwait as the host for the first edition of the Emirates Falcons International Cup, scheduled from December 4th to 7th. The announcement was made during a visit by a delegation from the UAE Falcons Federation to Kuwait, where they met with Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Kuwait’s Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs. The delegation was led by Rashid bin Markhan, Secretary General of the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing, and the UAE Falcons Federation. It also included board member Abdulaziz Al Ali and UAE Ambassador to Kuwait,

Paris: Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, led the UAE delegation to the ministerial conference Roadmap to New Nuclear 2025, held at the HQ of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris on 18-19 September. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference was organised by the Government of the Republic of Korea and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). It brought together energy ministers from more than 30 countries, government representatives, and CEOs from 50 companies to discuss experiences, strategies, supply chain enhancement, workforce development, and financing resources. The Roadmap to New Nuclear

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, convened with his core team at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The annual gathering, attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, focused on reinforcing the UAE’s position in government performance. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praised the progress in the UAE’s government work model over recent years, highlighting the positive impact on development sectors, particularly services benefiting citizens. He urged his team to intensify efforts to make the current

Osaka: Expo 2025 Osaka is witnessing vibrant participation from international pavilions, with Japan offering an interactive journey through science, art, and sustainability, while the UAE Pavilion has surpassed three million visitors as it prepares to celebrate the country’s National Day. According to Emirates News Agency, the Japan Pavilion presents innovative exhibits that demonstrate how waste can be transformed into energy and new life, including a giant conveyor illustrating the recycling process with light technology. Visitors can also explore biodegradable plastics, the traditional Koji mold that defines Japanese cuisine, and a Martian meteorite discovered in Antarctica, alongside cultural experiences such as

Dubai: The Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) has achieved new global recognition after being named the winner of four prestigious honours as part of the 2025 Stevie International Business Awards, one of the world’s most respected business accolades. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on 10 October 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. According to Emirates News Agency, CDA received the Gold Award for ‘Corporate Social Responsibility Programme of the Year’ in recognition of leading initiatives such as the ‘Jood’ donation platform, ‘Baiti’ housing support, the ‘Solidarity Initiative’, and ‘Condolence Tents’, which together provide a holistic model for supporting

Geneva: The water cycle has become increasingly erratic and extreme, swinging between deluge and drought, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). It highlights the cascading impacts of too much or too little water on economies and society. According to Emirates News Agency, the State of Global Water Resources report says only about one-third of the global river basins had ‘normal’ conditions in 2024. The rest were either above or below normal – the sixth consecutive year of clear imbalance. 2024 was the third straight year with widespread glacier loss across all regions. Many small-glacier regions