Abu dhabi: The 244th Emirati aid convoy entered the Gaza Strip today as part of the “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,” carrying the “Olive Children” initiative dedicated to supporting Gaza’s orphans and securing their basic needs-another step reflecting the UAE’s ongoing commitment to helping the Palestinian people. According to Emirates News Agency, the convoy consisted of 22 trucks transporting about 426 tonnes of humanitarian aid. The shipment included clothing packages for children containing new clothes and supplies, alongside food parcels, rice, and shelter materials that meet the needs of affected families in the Strip. Ahmed Al Neyadi, Deputy Director of the

Abu dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an entity under the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has forged numerous strategic partnerships with key local and international organizations during DRIFTx 2025. This event is part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025, orchestrated by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC). According to Emirates News Agency, these alliances are integral to ITC’s mission to create a smart and integrated mobility network in Abu Dhabi. The initiative aims to support the emirate’s future vision by advancing autonomous systems and operations across advanced air mobility, marine transport, and autonomous logistics. Furthermore, it

Dubai: The Dubai Police’s Command and Control Centre efficiently handled a total of 7,322,416 calls last year via the emergency hotline (999), with an impressive 7,004,793 calls being managed within a rapid response time of 10 seconds. This was disclosed during an inspection of the Operations Department by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, as part of an annual review of general departments and police stations. According to Emirates News Agency, during the third quarter of 2025, the centre received 1,498,348 calls, successfully managing 1,487,859 of them within the same 10-second timeframe, achieving a noteworthy

Abu dhabi: Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, has attended the inauguration of the 31st Arab Scout Conference, which is being hosted in Abu Dhabi until 21 November 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference is among the key events organized by the Arab Scout Region, bringing together scout members and leaders from 19 Arab countries. Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon reviewed the conference’s main themes, emphasizing the Scout Movement’s role in promoting responsibility and skill development among young people. He also affirmed the leadership’s support for empowering youth to

Al arish: The second cohort of the ‘Youth Social Missions Programme’ has arrived in the Egyptian city of Al Arish to participate in the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The group includes 10 young Emiratis, carrying with them their passion for contributing to the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts and their desire to closely observe the humanitarian work the UAE is carrying out in support of their brothers and sisters in Gaza. According to Emirates News Agency, during the mission, participants will undergo an intensive field programme through which they will learn about the mechanisms of the operation in Al Arish, the

Abu dhabi: Following a debut in Al Ain earlier this month, Manar Abu Dhabi, the public light art exhibition organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has fully opened across the emirate for its second edition. According to Emirates News Agency, the exhibition showcases 15 Emirati and international artists and collectives from 10 countries, featuring 22 site-specific light sculptures, projections, and installations that foster creativity while celebrating Abu Dhabi’s natural and urban landscapes. This edition unfolds under the theme ‘The Light Compass’, highlighting the Gulf’s ancestral relationship with light. Jubail Island serves as

Sharjah: The Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) has signed a licensing agreement with the American University of Sharjah (AUS), marking a significant milestone as the second university in the UAE to obtain such a licence and the first government-affiliated academic institution to adopt a comprehensive model for protecting authors’ rights and copyright in educational settings. The agreement was formalized during ERRA’s participation in the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, this agreement is part of ERRA’s ongoing efforts to establish a sustainable academic environment based on the organized and responsible use of knowledge resources. It

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea continue to deepen their strategic partnership, marked by the upcoming state visit of President Lee Jae-myung to the UAE. This visit, beginning on Monday, is a significant event in the nearly 45-year-long history of bilateral relations between the two nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE is among the first Middle Eastern countries to establish a special strategic partnership with South Korea. This partnership encompasses various fields such as politics, the economy, nuclear cooperation, climate change, cybersecurity, food security, defense, healthcare, culture, government administration, and space. Regular dialogue