Islamabad: Dr. Tariq Humaid Al Tayer, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), emphasized the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to political wisdom and balanced development under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This commitment was highlighted during his speech at the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) hosted by the Senate of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Islamabad. The conference, themed ‘Peace, Security, and Development,’ saw participation from about 34 parliaments. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Tayer underscored the UAE’s belief in the necessity of a new governance system that ensures peaceful

Abu dhabi: The initiative ‘Beneath the Blue – Underwater Cleanup’, supported by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, the Government of Abu Dhabi’s official channel to receive social contributions, and implemented by Sustainable Future Initiative (SFI) has been recognised by Guinness World Records for the most divers in an underwater clean-up at multiple locations. According to Emirates News Agency, on 8th November 2025, over 300 licensed volunteer divers split across two locations in Abu Dhabi; Fishermen Sea Port – Al Taweelah and The Cove, for a synchronised underwater mission. In just fifteen minutes, the divers successfully collected over 1

Dubai: A new feature film inspired by the UAE’s remarkable rise in space exploration is set to commence production. The Desert Beyond is a female-led drama centred on a fictional story of the Arab world’s first female astronaut, capturing the nation’s pioneering journey into space and its vision to empower women in science and innovation. According to Emirates News Agency, Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker David Darg will direct the 90-minute drama, which will be filmed in Dubai and across the UAE. The film is supported by the Dubai Films and Games Commission. A fusion of emotional drama and aspirational space

Geneva: Dr. Muna Tahlak, Chief Medical Officer at Dubai Health and Vice Provost for Clinical Affairs at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), has concluded her term as President of the International Hospital Federation (IHF). She made history by becoming the first Arab woman to assume this position since the Federation’s founding in 1929, and her presidency concluded during the 48th World Hospital Congress in Geneva. According to Emirates News Agency, the congress, held from November 10-13, 2025, at the Geneva International Conference Center in collaboration with the Geneva University Hospitals, gathered healthcare leaders and experts

Abu dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mubadala Investment Company, presided over the company’s Board Meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on assessing Mubadala’s performance and financial outcomes for the first half of 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the Board reviewed the company’s sustained growth across sectors and discussed performance expectations for the rest of the year. The management team presented an in-house AI-enhanced investment analysis tool during the session, highlighting the company’s

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, has attended the second edition of the DRIFTx exhibition, organised by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) from 10-12 November at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Held as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week and organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the international exhibition brings together leading global experts in the smart mobility sector to discuss the latest technological innovations shaping the future of autonomous systems. According to Emirates News

Abu dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, received Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, Director-General of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), at Qasr Al Watan. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting focused on exploring prospects for joint cooperation and ways to enhance it to support development initiatives in African countries. They discussed strengthening the ties between the United Arab Emirates and the nations of Africa, aiming to expand opportunities for achieving sustainable development across the continent. H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, honoured Konexio Africa as the winner of the ninth edition of the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA). In attendance were H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and the Humanitarian Envoy for The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), and H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Sharjah Ruler, Chairperson of Sharjah Family and Community Council and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children. According to Emirates News Agency, Konexio Africa’s win of