Abu dhabi: The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education has announced that applications for the 19th edition, covering the years 2025-2026, will remain open until December 31, 2025, through its official website. Winners are set to be revealed in April 2026, followed by an award ceremony in May 2026. According to Emirates News Agency, the award is a key initiative under the Erth Zayed Philanthropies, aimed at promoting excellence in the education sector. It focuses on innovation, creativity, and the use of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to enhance modern learning systems across schools, universities, families, and educational

Abu dhabi: The General Women’s Union (GWU) has launched the fifth training programme under the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Women, Peace and Security Initiative. It is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the GWU, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme is organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and in coordination with the UN Women Liaison Office for the GCC in Abu Dhabi. Participants from 18 countries, including the UAE, Egypt, Kenya, and others, are

Moscow: The winners of the 11th All-Russian Award ‘For Fidelity to Science’ have been announced in Moscow, according to TV BRICS. The award recognises outstanding achievements in science communication, the popularisation of science, and the promotion of the prestige of scientists and engineers in Russia. According to Emirates News Agency, the award ceremony took place at the Theatre on Malaya Bronnaya, with more than 2,000 projects from across the country competing, a record number for the award. The prize in the “Digital Content Author” category was presented by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko to Vladislav Vulfovich’s

Dubai: Digital Dubai has organised a series of specialised workshops under the theme ‘Digitalising Life,’ held as part of the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum 2025 at Expo City Dubai. The sessions brought together global leaders and experts to explore the future of smart cities and digital transformation. According to Emirates News Agency, in her opening remarks during the first workshop, titled ‘Agents of the Future,’ Dr. Moza Suwaidan, CEO of the Digital Applications and Platforms Sector at the Digital Dubai Government Establishment, outlined the pivotal role of Agentic AI in redefining, redesigning, and delivering digital services tailored

Abu dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent messages of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Princess Haifa bint Turki bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabir. According to Emirates News Agency, the messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla

Kingston: As Hurricane Melissa is moving slowly across the Caribbean Sea, the winds, torrential rains, and flash flooding have put at least 1.6 million children at risk, according to UNICEF estimates. Caribbean countries, including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, are expected to endure several days of intense weather that could disrupt basic services, especially in vulnerable coastal areas. According to Emirates News Agency, currently a Category 4 storm and moving slowly across the Caribbean Sea, Melissa is forecast to strengthen to Category 5, with sustained winds of at least 157 mph (about 252 km/h). Roberto Benes, Regional Director

Abu dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent messages of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Princess Nouf bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. According to Emirates News Agency, the messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm

Rome: His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on the sidelines of the International Meeting for Peace, which was held under the theme ‘Daring Peace’. According to Emirates News Agency, during the meeting, the Grand Imam emphasized Al-Azhar Al-Sharif’s and the Muslim Council of Elders’ commitment to promoting peace, a fundamental principle of Islam, and to presenting the true image of the religion. He noted that this mission inspired Al-Azhar to engage in dialogue with global religious and cultural institutions, which