Abu dhabi: H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, recently honoured several excellence leaders from the Ministry of Interior and the UAE’s police general headquarters during the Ministry of Interior’s Happiness and Positivity Council meeting. According to Emirates News Agency, the recognition extended to leaders of zero bureaucracy teams at the ministry level, who were among the recipients of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award. The honourees were acknowledged for their significant achievements that have bolstered the UAE’s standing in global competitiveness indicators, in line with the vision

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, welcomed the Maori Queen, Her Majesty Nga Wai Hono i te Po, from New Zealand during her visit to Dubai. The meeting highlighted the dedication of both nations to enhancing cultural dialogue and exploring new partnerships between the UAE and New Zealand. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions focused on strengthening cultural ties between the UAE and New Zealand, emphasizing shared values such as heritage preservation, creativity, and community engagement. The leaders explored opportunities for collaboration between the Maori community

Montreal: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has entered into two significant cooperation agreements with the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC). These agreements were signed during the 42nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) General Assembly in Montreal, marking a strategic partnership in the field of civil aviation safety. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreements include a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in civil aviation safety, along with a Working Agreement that establishes practical mechanisms for implementing this cooperation. The MoU was signed by Saif Mohammed Al

Fujairah: H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, today received guests participating in the 13th edition of the Energy Markets Forum, being hosted in the emirate. Sheikh Hamad welcomed the forum’s guests and emphasized the importance of discussions in fostering cooperation, exchanging expertise, and formulating recommendations to strengthen decision-making and develop effective policies in the energy sector. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Hamad highlighted the significance of the forum in attracting leading oil and industry experts, which contributes to enhancing international cooperation and creating new future opportunities. This initiative consolidates the UAE’s

Dubai: The Rashid and Latifa Schools Establishment (RLSE) has announced the opening of scholarship applications for academically outstanding Emirati and expatriate students entering Years 7, 8, and 9 for the 2026-2027 academic year. The applications will commence on 6th October 2025 and are part of RLSE’s broader development plans to enhance Dubai and the UAE’s educational landscape. According to Emirates News Agency, the RLSE’s initiative aligns with the Education Strategy 2033, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This strategy focuses on student-centred learning and aims to support the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and Dubai Social

Dubai: Dubai Duty Free, one of the world’s largest single airport retail operators, has officially been recognised by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) as the world’s first Autism Certified airport retailer. According to Emirates News Agency, the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation, awarded by IBCCES, acknowledges the operation’s comprehensive staff training and commitment to providing an inclusive and more welcoming shopping environment for autistic and sensory-sensitive customers. This milestone forms part of a broader city-wide initiative that has also made Dubai a Certified Autism Destination. It follows in the footsteps of Dubai Airports and Emirates

Abu dhabi: Artificial intelligence, ecology, robotics, and building a successful career became the main themes for 100 young participants at the educational platform in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. These forward-looking areas formed the basis of the programme of the All-Russian Youth Forum ‘OstroVa’, which brought together 620 participants, volunteers, and experts from various regions of Russia and foreign countries, according to TV BRICS. In his welcoming address, President of Russia Vladimir Putin noted that the forum helps young people to realise their talents and to find like-minded people to work on initiatives for the development of the Far East. He emphasized the development