Sharm el-sheikh: On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, participated in the ‘Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit’. The summit was co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt and President Donald Trump of the United States of America. According to Emirates News Agency, the summit aims to enhance international support for the agreement to cease the war in the Gaza Strip. The event was attended by numerous heads of state, prime ministers,

Abu dhabi: The NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Water Research Centre has been selected as a Qualified Team in the XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition, one of the world’s largest initiatives addressing the urgent global challenge of freshwater availability. Led by Professor of Engineering and Director of the Water Research Center Nidal Hilal, the NYUAD team is the only one from the UAE qualified under Track B – Novel Materials and Methods, which focuses on next-generation solutions for desalination. According to Emirates News Agency, the team’s selection recognizes its pioneering work on surface-patterned membranes that integrate built-in spacers, increasing energy efficiency by

Abu dhabi: Under the umbrella of Erth Zayed Philanthropies and as part of the IUCN World Conservation Congress, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 9 to 15 October 2025, the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the conservation of the Asian Houbara and Great Bustard in Mongolia. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement builds on decades of collaboration between the two nations in the field of environmental and wildlife conservation. Satellite tracking data has confirmed that

Abu dhabi: Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) today announced that its AI-powered geospatial intelligence platform, GIQ, is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. The launch expands Space42’s global footprint, improves accessibility for customers, and strengthens the UAE’s role as a leader in space-enabled decision-making. According to Emirates News Agency, Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General of UAE Space Agency, highlighted the significance of this development by stating that the Space Strategy 2030 identified the Earth observation downstream sector as a key opportunity. Through a public-private partnership with Space42, a platform was established to provide young researchers, startups, and international partners with cutting-edge

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, attended the launch of Dubai Customs’ Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system during GITEX Global 2025. The system represents a significant advancement in customs security checks, aiding in the prevention of prohibited goods entry and minimizing on-site inspections through intelligent data analysis. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. directed Dubai Customs to further strengthen the integrated risk analysis system at the emirate’s entry points by leveraging artificial intelligence and adopting the latest digital innovations. The ACI initiative supports the Dubai Government’s vision

Dubai: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) is participating in GITEX Global 2025 to showcase its latest digital innovations and smart projects aimed at enhancing education services and the experiences of students, academics, and higher education institutions (HEIs), as well as technical and vocational training centres. The Ministry’s Youth Council is also joining a YouthX dialogue to discuss how youth can harness technology and innovation to advance the national higher education system. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministry is highlighting several pioneering AI-driven projects that are transforming services for students, HEIs, and technical and vocational training

Dubai: Pakistan’s exports through the United Arab Emirates experienced significant growth over the past year, increasing from US$280 million to US$380 million. This was highlighted by Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the UAE, showcasing the strength and depth of economic cooperation between the two nations. According to Emirates News Agency, Ambassador Tirmizi made these remarks during the inauguration of Pakistan’s stands at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai. The event was opened by Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and signifies Pakistan’s long-standing commitment to this global event. The ambassador emphasized the

Jeddah: The United Arab Emirates, represented by The National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing Committee (NAMLCFTPFC), participated in the first General Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network (MENA ARIN), held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 8-9 October 2025. The UAE delegation was headed by Hamid AlZaabi, Secretary General and Vice Chair of the NAMLCFTCPFC, and included representatives from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, and Public Prosecutions in the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the high-level meeting was convened at the invitation of the