Ras al khaimah: Air Arabia has launched non-stop flights connecting Ras Al Khaimah with Kazan, Russia, marking a new milestone in Air Arabia’s expanding operations from Ras Al Khaimah. A ceremony was held at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport prior to departure to celebrate the launch, attended by representatives from the airport and Air Arabia. According to Emirates News Agency, Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, stated that the launch of the new service between Ras Al Khaimah and Kazan further strengthens Air Arabia’s presence in the Russian market. This new route underscores the airline’s commitment

Abu dhabi: The UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025 hosted the Economic Data Retreat, a specialised strategic retreat which aims to formulate advanced national approaches to managing economic data, as well as enhancing the UAE’s readiness to keep up with rapid global shifts in AI, digital transformation and big data. The retreat, which hosted three different sessions, brought together ministers and heads of economic, regulatory, financial and tech entities, as well as representatives of Digital Transformation Councils from across the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the Economic Data Retreat is strategically timed to underscore the importance of creating a smart,

Sharjah: In a strategic move to fuse the worlds of publishing and animation, the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) participated at the 15th International Publishers Conference this week. Drawing attention among the 1,300 publishing professionals from 116 countries in attendance, the SAC engaging booth served to promote the annual animation conference as well as identify and develop new animation opportunities for publishers’ titles. According to Emirates News Agency, SAC’s participation, designed to encourage collaboration, aimed to show publishers how their stories can be transformed into animation projects, encourage the sale of book rights to animation studios, and build a database of

Abu dhabi: Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, announced the launch of the Water Acceleration Programme to advance and unify national efforts of federal and local entities in preparation for the 2026 UN Water Conference, which will be held in the UAE in December next year. Organised jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs’ Government Accelerators Centre, the Water Acceleration Programme was launched during the ‘National Water Convening: Impact Meeting on the Road to the 2026 UN Water Conference’ held during UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi. According

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met with H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UAE Government Annual Meetings, which were convened to discuss national development objectives. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions centered around reviewing key joint initiatives and strategic projects. The leaders explored opportunities to align efforts to enhance government

Abu dhabi: In collaboration with Eurasia Group, the UAE Aid Agency organised a high-level roundtable discussion titled ‘The Future of International Aid,’ bringing together senior representatives from leading UAE humanitarian and donor institutions, as well as charitable organisations. The roundtable aimed to explore global best practices, address emerging challenges in the aid sector, and identify innovative solutions that leverage advanced technologies and intelligent algorithms to enhance the speed and efficiency of international aid delivery worldwide. According to Emirates News Agency, participants discussed the challenges facing traditional aid delivery models and highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence tools and innovative

Dubai: On Day 0 of the UAE Government Annual Meetings, a high-level dialogue bringing together government and business leaders was held – marking the first session of its kind to be integrated into the three-day event. The session, titled the UAE Government and Business Dialogue for Action, connected private-sector innovation, networks, and know-how with government priorities. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative aimed to co-create practical, time-bound recommendations to accelerate UAE growth and competitiveness, reflecting the UAE’s long-standing commitment to partnership-based progress. Taking place on the eve of the UAE Annual Government Meetings, the dialogue provided a dedicated platform

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed a delegation of participants in the International Security Alliance’s ministerial meeting, which took place in Abu Dhabi. The gathering was also attended by His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. According to Emirates News Agency, during the meeting held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the President conveyed his hopes that the discussions would yield outcomes that enhance international efforts to create safer, more stable, and prosperous societies. His Highness emphasized that community security is