Dubai: The Department of Civil Aviation of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKDCA) and the Department of Civil Aviation of Fujairah have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fortify their strategic partnership. This agreement aims to enhance performance efficiency and ensure high levels of security and safety in the civil aviation sector. According to Emirates News Agency, the memorandum was signed on the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2025. The signing ceremony was attended by Sheikh Eng. Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of RAKDCA, and Mohammed Abdullah Al Salami, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation of

Dubai: The final rounds of the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Quran Competition, organised by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, concluded on Tuesday for both male and female categories. According to Emirates News Agency, eleven female memorisers from various nationalities participated under the supervision of specialised judging committees. The concluding rounds featured strong performances from participants representing the UAE, Egypt, Syria, India, Pakistan, Mauritania, and Yemen, who delivered what organisers described as distinguished and impactful recitations. The department stated that the final stage underscored the competition’s role in promoting Quranic values and encouraging excellence in memorisation and

Hanoi: A new round of floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain in central Vietnam since the weekend has resulted in at least eight fatalities, a government report confirmed on Wednesday. Traders are warning that the severe weather could disrupt the ongoing coffee harvest, which is crucial to the region’s economy. According to Emirates News Agency, rainfall since Saturday night has exceeded 1,100 millimetres in several parts of central Vietnam. This area is vital for coffee production and is also renowned for its popular beaches. However, the region is highly susceptible to storms and floods, which have been exacerbating the

Abu dhabi: Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), EPI, an entity of EDGE Group, and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) have signed a framework agreement to manufacture Electronic Brake Control Units (eBCU) in the UAE. The collaboration is enabled by the UAE Tawazun Economic Programme, which aims to generate lasting value for the national economy by supporting stakeholders and aligning defence priorities with industrial and technological objectives. According to Emirates News Agency, through the framework agreement, EPI and GA-ASI will jointly manufacture and repair eBCUs, a technology designed to replace legacy hydraulic braking systems for civilian and defence applications.

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has become a global centre for developing advanced aviation technologies, driven by supportive regulation and strong infrastructure, according to Anthony Florian, President EMEAI at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, in statements made at the Dubai Airshow 2025, Florian emphasized that partnerships with UAE entities are crucial for Honeywell to test and deploy data- and AI-driven solutions that enhance safety and operational efficiency. He noted that the UAE’s vision for adopting predictive systems aims to mitigate risks in advance. Florian elaborated on Honeywell’s collaboration with local institutions to support commercial and private fleets

Abu dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has launched a pilot project for autonomous e-commerce delivery vehicles in Abu Dhabi, under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC). According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative is run in partnership with ‘noon’, the leading e-commerce platform, and ‘AutoGo’, a subsidiary of ‘K2’. This step builds on ITC’s efforts to develop the Emirate’s smart mobility ecosystem and to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s leadership in digital transformation and sustainable transport. The project integrates ‘AutoGo’s’ self-driving delivery vehicles into ‘noon’s’ logistics network to

Abu dhabi: The Layali Al Wathba concert series at the new edition of the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2025 – 2026 will kick off on Saturday, offering audiences an exceptional musical experience that blends authentic singing art with contemporary performance, featuring a lineup of leading Arab and Gulf artists. According to Emirates News Agency, superstar Asala Nasri will open the first major public concert on Saturday in an eagerly awaited evening for lovers of classic Arabic music. The concert series is expected to attract large numbers of families and visitors from diverse nationalities, who flock to enjoy live musical performances in

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Prince Albert II of Monaco on the occasion of his country’s National Day. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent similar messages to Prince Albert II on the occasion.