MBRSC and CNES Enhance Cooperation for Rashid Rover 2 Lunar Mission

Paris: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has reaffirmed its strategic partnership with the French space agency, CNES, as it prepares for the Emirates Lunar Mission’s Rashid Rover 2, scheduled to be launched to the surface of the Moon in 2026. Building on the successful cooperation initiated with the first Rashid Rover, both organisations are working closely to enhance the scientific and technological capabilities of the new mission. According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two entities, by Salem Humaid AlMarri, Director General, MBRSC, and Lionel

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World Congress 2025 in Sharjah Calls for Inclusive Policies to Support Persons with Disabilities

Sharjah: After three days of global discussions, the 18th edition of World Congress 2025 ‘We Are Inclusion’ concluded in Sharjah. According to Emirates News Agency, the congress marked a significant event as it was hosted for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region. It gathered 152 speakers, including self-advocates, families, experts, and policymakers from 160 organizations across 74 countries, leading 59 sessions with 600 participants in attendance. The event was organized by Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) in collaboration with Inclusion International, and held in strategic partnership with the Sharjah Government Media Bureau. Discussions focused

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Al Shindagha Museum Honored as Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 Winner

Dubai: Al Shindagha Museum has been awarded the prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 honor, placing it among the top 10% of attractions worldwide. This distinction is a result of consistently high ratings and reviews from millions of travelers on the global platform. According to Emirates News Agency, this accolade underscores the museum’s effectiveness in providing engaging cultural and family-friendly experiences. It also highlights the efforts of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) to enhance tourism in the emirate and to cement Dubai’s position as a leader in creativity and innovation. Al Shindagha Museum, a flagship attraction of Dubai

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Dubai Police Warns Against Fake Websites Selling Dubai Global Village Packages

Dubai: Dubai Police cautions the public about fraudulent links spreading online and across social media platforms, claiming to offer Global Village VIP packs for the new season at attractive prices. These deceptive links are designed to lure victims and steal their money and personal information. According to Emirates News Agency, the force stressed that such scams resurface every year, exploiting the high public demand for Global Village by creating fake websites that closely mimic official pages to deceive people. Dubai Police emphasised that the only safe way to purchase Global Village tickets and packages is through the official channels –

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Abu Dhabi Customs Records Over 10% Growth in Digital Transactions

Abu dhabi: The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has reported a 10.08 percent increase in total customs transactions through digital platforms from January to August 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. According to Emirates News Agency, proactive transactions accounted for 28.93 percent of total customs transactions, while customs declarations saw an 18 percent rise during the first eight months of this year. Notably, pre-arrival clearance transactions made up 82 percent of the total clearance procedures across the emirate’s customs ports. Abu Dhabi Customs achieved a customer satisfaction rate of 95.94 percent for its services through the Abu

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Sharjah’s Economic Boom: 361% Surge in Investment Fuels Growth

Sharjah: Following its recent recognition as the UAE’s fastest-growing emirate for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2025, Sharjah is continuing to demonstrate notable economic returns from this influx of capital. The new performance data from H1 2025 confirms that these investments are actively expanding the project pipeline, driving job creation, and fortifying the emirate’s industrial base; particularly across consumer products, food and beverage, business services, and industrial equipment. According to Emirates News Agency, this performance is widely seen as a direct indicator of strengthening investor confidence and underscores Sharjah’s effective strategy in channelling foreign investment into

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Jumeirah and Ocean Generation Launch UNESCO-Backed Ocean Academy in UAE Schools

Dubai: Jumeirah, a Dubai-based hospitality group and a member of Dubai Holding, has partnered with environmental charity Ocean Generation to introduce an enhanced marine environmental education program to schools in the UAE. Ocean Generation, established in 2009 by Jo Ruxton MBE, focuses on making ocean science accessible to various age groups with an emphasis on the younger generation. According to Emirates News Agency, Ocean Generation commenced its UNESCO-endorsed Ocean Academy programme in five Dubai schools this week, with the possibility of expanding after the trial phase. The pilot programme was conducted at Greenfield International School, The Arbor School, Hartland International

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Arada Awards AED2.18 Billion Contract for Madar Mall at Aljada

Sharjah: Arada has awarded the construction contract for Madar Mall, the landmark retail and entertainment destination at the heart of the Aljada megaproject in Sharjah, to Dubai-based contractor United Engineering Construction Company (UNEC). The contract, valued at AED2.18 billion, covers the full build of the mall, with work beginning immediately and completion scheduled for December 2028. According to Emirates News Agency, Madar Mall, with a built-up area of 3.9 million square feet, is the anchor attraction and final phase of Madar, the family entertainment district at Aljada designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The design of the district conceptualises the first

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