Abu dhabi: The UAE Government Media Office organised for the first time the ‘UAE International Press Conference’ as part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025, with the participation of ministers and more than 200 journalists and media professionals representing local, regional and international media outlets. The conference served as an open dialogue between the UAE Government and media outlets to highlight key updates, directions, and government achievements across vital sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference provided a comprehensive overview of the progress in key areas related to investment, energy, artificial intelligence, and the UAE’s foreign aid efforts,

Abu dhabi: Mohammad Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs, announced that the UAE has accomplished 67% of the objectives set under the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. This achievement comes from recent reports and performance indicator reviews, with six years left to fulfill the vision’s full set of goals. He made this statement during the opening session of the UAE Government Annual Meetings held in Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Gergawi emphasized that the UAE Government Annual Meetings are more than just an annual gathering. They serve as a national governmental exercise to evaluate performance, set

Abu dhabi: Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, has announced the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index, an initiative aimed at assessing the preparedness of federal entities to lead and excel in the era of AI. According to Emirates News Agency, the minister affirmed that, under the vision and guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE has achieved a record 97% utilisation rate of artificial intelligence

Dubai: H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the 11th edition of Dubai Design Week, the Middle East’s leading platform dedicated to design and creativity. Held in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), a member of TECOM Group, and supported by Dubai Culture, this year’s edition brings together more than 1,000 designers, architects, and innovators from over 50 countries, further cementing Dubai’s position as a global hub for creativity and innovation. According to Emirates News Agency, during the inauguration, H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed was accompanied by

Abu dhabi: The UAE Government Media Office organised for the first time the ‘UAE International Press Conference’ as part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025, with the participation of ministers and more than 200 journalists and media professionals representing local, regional and international media outlets. The conference served as an open dialogue between the UAE Government and media outlets to highlight key updates, directions, and government achievements across vital sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference provided a comprehensive overview of the progress in key areas related to investment, energy, artificial intelligence, and the UAE’s foreign aid efforts,

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, presided over the Council’s meeting held as part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings. The meeting aimed to strengthen national-level coordination and continue improving quality of life in line with the Ajman Vision 2030 objectives. According to Emirates News Agency, the Council approved a project to develop a new Human Resources Law for the Government of Ajman. This strategic step is designed to align government work policies with Ajman Vision 2030, enhance the quality of life of government employees and their

Zimbali: The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Culture, participated in the fourth G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Ministerial Meeting, which took place recently in Zimbali, KwaDukuza in the Republic of South Africa. The key objective of the meeting was to reinforce cultural collaboration among member states and underscore the significance of culture as a strategic driver for sustainable development. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, led the UAE delegation during the meeting, which witnessed the adoption of the KwaDukuza Declaration of the G20 Ministers of Culture. The event included participation from

Moscow: Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, presented the ‘Medal of Pushkin’ to Mohammed Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to Russia, in recognition of his significant contributions to enhance cultural and people-to-people ties between the UAE and Russia, in accordance with a Presidential Decree issued on October 22, 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the Medal of Pushkin is one of the Russian state awards established in 1999. It is awarded in recognition of achievements in cultural, arts, and the humanitarian fields, and for contributions to the study, preservation, and promotion of cultural heritage.