New york: The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) today said that the announcement of a ceasefire has generated a new hope for relief at last in Gaza, urging Member States to extend generous funding for the response so that the humanitarian communities can scale up. According to Emirates News Agency, UN Secretary General spokesperson St©phane Dujarric stated during the daily media briefing that, following the ceasefire announcement by Israeli authorities, thousands of people resumed movement north, mainly on foot, but also in vehicles and animal-drawn carts. Some of those who have reached Gaza City reported finding their

Brussels: Last year, the EU imported pound 11.1 billion worth of solar panels, pound 2.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and pound 0.5 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, totalling almost pound 14.6 billion in imports of green energy products, according to data released by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office. According to Emirates News Agency, the value of imported solar panels decreased by 43% compared with 2023 due to a drop in prices, while the total weight of these imports increased by a modest 2%. Liquid biofuel imports also recorded a 25% drop in value. On the other hand,

Abu dhabi: Fujairah Municipality has won the international ‘Silver Stevie Award’ for its innovative project, ‘Fujairah Roads Lighting Project,’ in the category of ‘Organisation of the Year – Non-Profit or Governmental Organisations,’ as part of the 2025 International Business Awards. According to Emirates News Agency, the Municipality was honoured during the award ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal, in recognition of its efforts to develop a smart and sustainable infrastructure that enhances quality of life, promotes energy efficiency, and supports the emirate’s vision of transitioning toward green and sustainable cities. Eng. Mohammed Saif Al Afkham, Director General of Fujairah Municipality, affirmed

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has solidified its leading position in the steel sector both regionally and globally, supported by national strategies focused on enhancing industrial sustainability and improving production efficiency in line with the country’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. According to Emirates News Agency, the EMSTEEL Group stands out as a key player in supporting this progress by developing advanced solutions and meeting the growing demand for high-quality steel products used in various strategic projects within and beyond the UAE. This has reinforced the nation’s status as a leading regional and global hub in the

Abu dhabi: Irregular entries into the European Union decreased 22% in the first nine months of 2025, reaching 133,400, according to preliminary data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. Across Europe, more than 3,600 Frontex officers continue to assist national authorities in safeguarding the EU’s external borders. According to Emirates News Agency, despite the overall decline, the human cost remains devastating. Estimates by the International Organisation for Migration indicate that 1,299 people have died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean so far this year.

Manila: Seven people have died and 11 were injured following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck Davao Oriental and neighboring regions. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) confirmed the fatalities and injuries resulting from the magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes that occurred on October 10. According to Emirates News Agency, the magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit offshore near Davao Oriental on Friday morning, followed by a magnitude 6.8 quake later in the evening. These tremors have caused significant concern and damage, particularly in the Davao Region. In the latest situational report, the NDRRMC detailed that all fatalities

Cairo: SandP Global Ratings has upgraded Egypt’s long-term sovereign credit rating to ‘B’ from ‘B-‘, while maintaining a stable outlook. The agency also affirmed the ‘B’ short-term sovereign credit rating. According to Emirates News Agency, the stable outlook reflects Egypt’s improving growth prospects and balance of payments trends, despite challenges such as high government deficits and debt, including external commercial obligations. The upgrade is attributed to a series of reforms implemented over the past 18 months, notably the liberalization of the foreign exchange regime. These measures have contributed to a significant rebound in GDP growth, particularly in fiscal 2025. Egypt

Brussels: From 12 October, EU Member States will start introducing Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), across their external borders. As of this date, Member States will start electronically registering the data of non-EU nationals crossing the EU’s external borders for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). They will do so progressively, for a period of six months. According to Emirates News Agency, during the progressive roll-out, Member States will be able to decide at which Border Crossing Points they will start deploying the system and when. This allows Member States to start benefitting from