Rome: The benchmark of world food commodity prices saw a slight decline in September, driven primarily by decreases in the sugar and dairy price indices, as detailed in a recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). According to Emirates News Agency, the FAO Food Price Index, which monitors monthly changes in the prices of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 128.8 points in September, a slight decrease from the revised August level of 129.7 points. Despite the monthly decline, the September index reflects a 3.4% increase compared to the same period last year. The FAO Cereal

Sharjah: The Higher Committee of the Islamic Arts Festival has approved the artworks for the 26th edition, scheduled to take place in November under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The decision was made during a meeting at the Sharjah Department of Culture, chaired by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of Cultural Affairs and Festival Director, alongside members of the Higher Committee. According to Emirates News Agency, the committee has intensified preparations for this new edition, which aims to reflect the Ruler of Sharjah’s vision of arts

Rome: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) released updated forecasts for global cereal production in 2025, with total output now pegged at 2 971 million tonnes, up 3.8% from last year’s level and marking the largest annual growth since 2013. According to Emirates News Agency, the new Cereal Supply and Demand Brief attributed the upward revisions to higher production prospects across all crops. Notable increases are anticipated for wheat in Australia, maize in the United States of America, and rice in India. World cereal total utilization in 2025/26 is now forecast to rise to 2 930

Abu dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Trkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt have expressed their support for Hamas’ recent actions concerning U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the conflict in Gaza. The ministers have welcomed the steps taken by Hamas towards releasing hostages and initiating negotiations for implementing the proposed peace mechanisms. According to Emirates News Agency, the ministers also praised President Trump’s call for Israel to cease its bombing activities and to commence the execution of the exchange agreement. They conveyed their appreciation for his dedication to establishing peace in the

Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (14) of 2025, which aims to regulate the professional practice of engineering consultancy offices in the Emirate of Dubai. The law is designed to advance the sector by aligning with international standards and classifying service providers based on various competencies. According to Emirates News Agency, the law intends to encourage investment, remove barriers, ensure timely project execution, and attract global companies to Dubai, establishing it as a key hub for engineering

Paris: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, engaged in discussions with Eric Lombard, French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, and Nathalie Delattre, Minister Delegate for Tourism, to enhance the economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and France. The dialogue centered on expanding economic and investment cooperation, opening new business channels, and boosting collaboration in tourism and travel sectors to contribute to sustainable economic development. According to Emirates News Agency, Abdulla Al Marri emphasized the meeting’s role in broadening the partnership horizons between the UAE and France. He noted the

Paris: On World Teachers’ Day, UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and Education International have urged governments, partners, and the international community to collectively recognize collaboration as a fundamental norm within the teaching profession. The call emphasizes that only through effective cooperation at all levels can stakeholders build truly inclusive, equitable, and resilient education systems worldwide. According to Emirates News Agency, World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on October 5th, serves as a day to honor teachers globally and reflect on the support they need to fully utilize their talents and vocations. This year’s theme, ‘Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession,’ underscores the transformative

Abu dhabi: In the lead up to BRIDGE Summit 2025 – the world’s largest debut gathering for media, content, and entertainment launching this December in Abu Dhabi – BRIDGE, the organiser of the event, has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Meta. The announcement was made during the visit of Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of BRIDGE, and Dr. Jamal Al Kaabi, Vice Chairperson of BRIDGE, to Meta’s regional headquarters in Dubai. According to Emirates News Agency, the inaugural edition of BRIDGE Summit will take place in Abu Dhabi from 8-10 December 2025, convening more than 60,000