Dubai: Digital Dubai is participating in the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum 2025, hosted by Dubai from 27th to 29th October at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. During the event, Digital Dubai will showcase its journey in digital transformation and its implementation of cutting-edge urban technologies and most notably the ‘City as a Service’ concept, a cornerstone of future smart cities where technology is seamlessly integrated into everyday life to enhance happiness and simplify experiences. According to Emirates News Agency, the summit is a leading biennial platform that brings together mayors, city leaders, policymakers, and business

Dubai: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Ministry of Community Empowerment have launched a new initiative to train and qualify 1,000 entrepreneurs from Emirati families across the UAE. This initiative focuses on entrepreneurship, business establishment, and project management as part of ‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’ campaign introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. According to Emirates News Agency, this initiative includes a development programme in collaboration with the New Economy Academy and a strategic partnership with the National CSR Fund – Majra. The announcement was made at a meeting in Dubai,

Abu dhabi: The Higher Education Committee held its fourth meeting of 2025, chaired by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with members from federal entities and national universities in attendance. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar chairs the Higher Education Committee, which was formed following the approval of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council. Committee members include Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Empowerment and Chair of the Zayed University Board of Trustees; Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of

Istanbul: A delegation from the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, led by Al Reem Abdullah Al Falasi, Secretary-General of the Council, took part in the Global Zero Waste Forum 2025 in Istanbul. The event was held under the patronage of Emine Erdogan, wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Trkiye. According to Emirates News Agency, during a session titled ‘Inclusive Pathways to a Zero Waste Future’, attended by representatives from 101 countries, Al Falasi emphasized the UAE’s commitment to sustainability. She cited the vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al

Tbilisi: Georgia’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Irakli Nadareishvili announced that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE has opened a new chapter in bilateral relations, paving the way for stronger trade and investment ties. According to Emirates News Agency, Nadareishvili, speaking at the ‘Doing Business with Georgia’ forum organized by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in Tbilisi, emphasized that the partnership reflects Georgia’s growing commitment to deepen economic cooperation with the UAE across key sectors. The CEPA, which took effect in June 2024, has created new opportunities for joint ventures in technology, food processing, metals,

Geneva: Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, led the UAE’s participation in a series of high-level engagements in Geneva aimed at advancing global cooperation on water, climate resilience, and peacebuilding, as part of the UAE’s preparations to co-host the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. According to Emirates News Agency, on 16th October, Balalaa participated in a high-level panel titled ‘Rebooting the International Peacebuilding System: A Call for Hydro Diplomacy’, during the 12th Geneva Peace Week. The session brought together senior international stakeholders to explore the role of water cooperation in driving peace, stability, and multilateral

Abu dhabi: The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan, describing it as a significant step towards de-escalating tensions and fostering peace and stability in the region. According to Emirates News Agency, the Council commended both nations for responding to the calls of reason, wisdom, and human conscience, in line with Islamic principles that promote the preservation of life, good neighbourliness, and dialogue over violence and conflict. It urged both countries to fully adhere to the agreement’s terms and

Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce has expanded its trade missions to 20 countries worldwide, mainly across Asia and Africa, under its ‘New Horizons’ initiative launched in early 2023 to support Dubai companies in exploring new global markets. Salem Alshamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, said the initiative supports efforts to strengthen Dubai’s economic competitiveness in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Dubai Global initiative, which aim to enable Dubai-based companies to access 30 priority markets. According to Emirates News Agency, Alshamsi highlighted during the trade mission to Georgia on 20th and 21st October