Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting a Jewish synagogue in Manchester, United Kingdom, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people. According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism targeting innocent civilians. The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the United Kingdom over this heinous attack,

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, reviewed the preparations and development plans for the highly anticipated Liwa International Festival 2026. The festival is set to run from 12 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, with the aim of bolstering Al Dhafra’s standing as a leading cultural, sporting, and tourism hub. According to Emirates News Agency, the review took place during a meeting at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi, attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed was briefed on the organisational plans and

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) recently convened a meeting of the Reading Committee for the Sard Al Thahab Award to evaluate the nominations for its third edition and ensure that the submitted works meet the Award’s established criteria and standards. This year, the Award experienced a significant 68% increase in the number of participating countries compared to its inaugural edition, indicating a growing interest and progress in revitalizing the arts of narrative and folk heritage on both local and international levels. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was attended by Dr. Abdulla Majid Al Ali,

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Namibia in combating wildfires in Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s largest reserves, which have caused significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Namibia over this tragedy. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE emphasized its commitment to supporting Namibia during this challenging time. The statement highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing environmental disasters and mitigating their impacts on communities and ecosystems.

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia over victims of the collapse of a church under construction in the Amhara region, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued a statement conveying the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Ethiopia. The UAE also extended its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

Sharjah: Sheikh Dr Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office, attended the inauguration of the 14th edition of the Age Forum. This event was organized by the Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) under the theme “Renewed Giving… Endless Leadership” and took place at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. According to Emirates News Agency, the opening ceremony began with the UAE national anthem and a recitation from the Holy Quran. A film titled Endless Giving was screened, highlighting the role of the elderly in maintaining traditions and community values. The event also saw the launch

Abu dhabi: Saeed Rashid Al Abdi, Chairman of the Finance, Economy and Industry Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), held a meeting with Tim van de Molen, Chair of Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee of the New Zealand Parliament, at the FNC headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by Tariq Ahmed Al Marzouqi, Assistant Secretary-General for Council Presidency Affairs of the FNC. According to Emirates News Agency, both sides emphasized the strong relations between the UAE and New Zealand, noting the evolution of their ties into a strategic partnership in various sectors, particularly political and economic.

Dubai: The Dubai Rental Disputes Centre has introduced a new legal principle concerning real estate service fees, resolving recurring disputes between owners and property developers over responsibility for the cost of operating and maintaining shared building facilities. Under the new ruling, unit holders are obliged to pay service charges even if they have not formally taken possession of their property, particularly when the delay in handover is due to reasons attributed to the buyer. This interpretation is anchored in Law No. (6) of 2019 on Jointly Owned Properties, which regulates the payment of such fees to cover management, operation, and