Abu dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Marine Sports Federation and Chairman of the Board of Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, has confirmed that the UAE is set to participate actively in numerous Arab, Gulf, and international marine sports championships. These include events such as Formula races, jet-ski contests, and modern sailing, marking an expansion in international engagement. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Mohammed emphasized that the steadfast support from the country’s leadership forms a crucial foundation for the growth of marine sports in the UAE. He highlighted that local and international

Kuwait city: The price of a Kuwaiti oil barrel fell by $1.38, reaching $64.73 per barrel on Monday, down from $66.11 per barrel on Friday, as reported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Tuesday. According to Emirates News Agency, while Kuwaiti oil prices experienced a decline, Brent crude saw an increase of 59 cents, bringing its price to $63.32 per barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate also noted an increase, with its price rising to $59.49 per barrel.

Dubai: UAE artificial intelligence company G42 is set to launch its sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) cloud in France within the coming months, marking a significant step in its plan to expand globally and enhance international supercomputing capabilities. According to Emirates News Agency, Talal Al Kaissi, Executive Vice President – Chief Partnerships Officer and Government Affairs at G42, stated that the France-based project is being executed under the ‘AI Factories Antennas’ initiative. This initiative aims to build AI supercomputers across several European countries. Al Kaissi highlighted that Core42, a subsidiary of G42, has already deployed advanced infrastructure in the city of

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is actively participating in the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, spearheading a series of significant activities, scientific sessions, and partnership announcements. The university’s involvement highlights its role as a key player in environmental research, sustainability leadership, and global conservation initiatives. According to Emirates News Agency, UAEU’s participation aligns with its strategic vision to foster research, innovation, and sustainable development, supporting both national and global climate goals. UAEU Vice Chancellor Prof. Ahmed Ali Alraeesi emphasized the university’s collaboration with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), Al Ain Zoo, and

Dubai: Khazna Data Centres’ total operational capacity in the UAE has reached around 650 megawatts (MW), covering both operational and under-construction facilities, Abdulmajeed Harmoodi, Chief Technology Officer of the company, said. Harmoodi stated that the company currently manages strategic data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with a combined capacity of about 250MW, while projects under construction are set to add a further 400MW. According to Emirates News Agency, these investments form part of the UAE’s advanced digital infrastructure, supporting AI-driven applications and the country’s growing digital economy. Speaking to the news agency on the sidelines of GITEX Global 2025

Rome: TRENDS Research and Advisory has taken a significant step in enhancing international cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Italian Centre for International Studies (Ce.S.I.). The agreement aims to foster collaboration in research, economic studies, advisory services, and knowledge exchange between the two institutions. According to Emirates News Agency, the signing ceremony took place at the Ce.S.I. headquarters in Rome. It was attended by a group of experts, analysts, and researchers from both organizations. The MoU sets a framework for long-term cooperation through joint studies that analyze global events, with a particular focus on peacebuilding and

Abu dhabi: Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), received Jorge Rafael Ruiz, Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala to the UAE, at the FNC headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During their meeting, they explored various avenues for strengthening ties, focusing on critical sectors such as energy, renewable energy, food security, and artificial intelligence. The discussion also highlighted the significance of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering relations between the two countries. According to Emirates News Agency, Ghobash emphasized that the UAE-Guatemala relationship continues to grow stronger, driven by the dedication of both nations’ leaderships to enhancing cooperation. He noted that

Abu dhabi: Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), held bilateral discussions with Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, on the sidelines of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and Palau across multiple strategic sectors. Al Kaabi and President Whipps discussed ways to enhance relations between the two countries, with particular emphasis on expanding economic cooperation and trade flows between the UAE and Palau, as well as the wider Pacific region. According to Emirates News Agency,