Dubai: Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, participated in two Ministerial sessions at the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2025 in Dubai, reaffirming the UAE’s leadership in the climate and water fields. Balalaa’s participation formed part of the UAE’s efforts to build momentum ahead of COP30 and the 2026 UN Water Conference. According to Emirates News Agency, Balalaa addressed the Ministerial Roundtable themed ‘Delivering Climate Ambition by 2030 and Beyond’, emphasizing the need for accelerated actions beyond agreements. He stated that the decisions made today will significantly impact climate outcomes in the long term.

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved a series of artificial intelligence (AI) projects and initiatives to accelerate Dubai’s digital transformation across various sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiatives, which include the ‘AI Infrastructure Empowerment Platform’, the ‘Dubai AI Acceleration Taskforce’, and the ‘Unicorn 30 Programme’, were sanctioned during the second 2025 meeting of the Higher Committee for Future Technology Development and the Digital Economy. This gathering provided an opportunity to assess

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, is set to crown the winners of the Arab Reading Challenge 2025 on October 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This event marks the conclusion of the ninth edition of the world’s largest reading competition, which saw the participation of 32 million students from 132,000 schools. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid emphasized the importance of spreading knowledge as a core mission of the UAE, aimed at fostering a generation eager to learn and serve their nation. The

Dubai: The UAE Council for Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain reviewed the most prominent national projects in the fields of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, highlighting their outcomes in advancing government services, enhancing well-being, and exploring opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange with global platforms and companies participating in GITEX Global 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting, chaired by Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, was attended by members of the Council as part of the GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest gathering of innovation leaders and technology futurists.

Sharjah: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has named Egyptian writer and playwright Mohamed Selmawi as the ‘Cultural Personality of the Year’ for the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, recognising his literary career spanning over five decades and his distinguished contributions to theatre, novels, and Arab cultural work. According to Emirates News Agency, Selmawi is one of the most prominent literary voices in Egypt and the Arab world, known for his prolific writing and unique theatrical and novelistic works, as well as his advocacy for Arab intellectuals and the cultural scene. His works have been translated into English, French, Italian,

Sharjah: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) continues to implement a vital project to illuminate the roads in the Muzaira area. According to Emirates News Agency, 568 lighting poles have been installed and approximately 28 kilometres of electrical cables have been laid, in accordance with the highest technical standards. The lighting poles were selected with specifications and heights suitable for the nature of the area, and the total cost of the project upon completion is estimated to exceed

Abu dhabi: The American University of Sharjah (AUS) Board of Trustees, led by H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, held a pivotal meeting on 15th October in Cambridge, UK. The focus was on advancing measures to reinforce financial clarity, institutional readiness, and governance oversight, all of which support the university’s mission and long-term strategic goals. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting took place alongside the AUS Community Connect Cambridge delegation program. This initiative, part of a recently launched AUS outreach effort, brought representatives from Sharjah ecosystem institutions to Cambridge for knowledge exchange, site visits, and

Dubai: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Dubai Press Club (DPC) announced that it will organise the 10th edition of the Emirati Media Forum (EMF) on 28th October at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The event will bring together heads of UAE media organisations, editors-in-chief, prominent writers, opinion leaders and professionals from across the media sector, alongside Emirati content creators and digital influencers. According to Emirates News Agency, since its inception, the Forum has provided a platform for