Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree establishing the ‘Al Qalqali Marine Reserve’ in Khorfakkan, Sharjah. The decree outlines the creation of a natural marine reserve, with its geographical boundaries detailed in the aerial map and plan attached to the decree. According to Emirates News Agency, the decree enforces strict prohibitions in line with Articles 64, 65, 66, and 67 of Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 on the Protection and Development of the Environment. Activities that could harm the ecosystem, wildlife, or marine life,

Dubai: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced a new partnership with Dubai Police during the second day of the Dubai Future Forum 2025, the world’s largest gathering of futurists. The partnership includes training programmes, capacity-building initiatives, foresight studies, and innovation projects designed to enhance quality of life and advance Dubai’s digital progress in line with the emirate’s vision for world-class, people-centric government services. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed by Major General Dr. Ahmed Zaal bin Krishan Al Muhairi, Dubai Police Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Administrative and Financial Affairs, and Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of DFF, in the presence

Dubai: Experts at the Dubai Future Forum 2025 stressed that future cities will be shaped by rapid technological progress and deeper integration between scientific and interdisciplinary fields, creating major opportunities across existing and emerging sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, Adam Scott, Co-Founder of the Experience Foundation, highlighted that future communities will rely on intelligent operating systems that coordinate services using new coding models, artificial intelligence, and open public data. He emphasized that tomorrow’s cities must prioritize human and social connections, with urban design rooted in shared stories, cultural links, and collaborative development. Scott further elaborated that built environments must

Dubai: TRENDS Research and Advisory has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE Space Agency to enhance cooperation in academic research, future studies, polling, training, and capacity building, which aims to support the growth of the UAE’s space sector and its knowledge economy. The agreement was formalized during the 19th Dubai Airshow by Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research and Advisory, and Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General of the UAE Space Agency, with officials from both organizations present. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU encompasses joint research and report preparation for the Abu Dhabi Space Dialogue,

Jakarta: In the presence of Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, and H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Works and Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ministry of Education have signed a Letter of Intent aimed at enhancing technical education both within the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ministry of Education. According to Emirates News Agency, the letter was signed on behalf of the UAE

Dubai: Calidus Holding Group, a prominent defence and manufacturing firm, and Airbus, Europe’s largest aeronautics and space company, have announced an agreement to explore the creation of a localised Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) centre in the UAE for the A400M aircraft. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed by Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director and CEO of Calidus Holding Group, and Gerd Weber, Head of the A400M programme, during the Dubai Airshow scheduled from 17-21 November 2025. The proposed MRO centre aims to establish maintenance infrastructure in the UAE, facilitating technology transfer, training, and engineering

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), has affirmed the UAE’s commitment to placing children’s rights and well-being at the center of all national decisions, policies, and programs. This announcement underscores the strategic priority of safeguarding children’s interests across the nation. According to Emirates News Agency, this declaration was made in conjunction with World Children’s Day. Sheikh Theyab emphasized the importance of this day as an opportunity to reaffirm the UAE’s dedication to creating

Abu dhabi: On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in the presence of Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended the inauguration of the UAE-Indonesia Hospital for Cardiac Diseases. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed toured the hospital’s facilities, which integrate medical innovation, sustainable design, and social impact, including solar energy, rainwater use, and eco-friendly materials, and reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to global health,