Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates joins the Sultanate of Oman in celebrating its 55th National Day, marked annually on 20th November. This joint commemoration underscores the deep-rooted historical bonds and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two Gulf nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE’s celebration reflects the robust ties, which are continuously strengthened through their comprehensive strategic partnership, frequent high-level meetings, ongoing dialogue, and close coordination between government and ministerial officials. The relationship continues to advance under the visionary guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of

Dubai: Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce to support the growth of bilateral economic relations and investments, deepen engagement between the business communities and explore new paths for collaboration and joint initiatives. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Martin K. Breidsprecher, Chief Financial and Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. The agreement aims to establish a framework for cooperation between the two parties, focusing on strengthening trade, investment, and economic

Dubai: Etihad Engineering, Lufthansa Technik Middle East, and GE Aerospace have joined forces to develop a qualification programme that will offer UAE nationals hands-on experience and career pathways in the aviation sector. The agreement signed during this week’s Dubai Airshow 2025 unites Lufthansa Technik Middle East, GE Aerospace, and Etihad Engineering in a shared commitment to develop a comprehensive Maintenance Training Programme (MTP) that will empower the UAE’s local talent pool with career opportunities in aviation MRO. According to Emirates News Agency, the Maintenance Training Programme, developed in collaboration with Lufthansa Technical Training, is specifically tailored to address the technical

Dubai: Flydubai and Boeing announced signing agreements that will provide ab initio pilots, pilots undergoing initial type rating courses, and maintenance personnel with comprehensive training programmes to support flydubai’s fleet operations. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreements for Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programmes are designed to improve training outcomes through a focus on competency and data-informed scenarios. Boeing will also provide consulting services to support the implementation of the training programmes for flydubai. Captain Ahmad Bin Huzaim, Senior Vice President of Flight Operations and Crew Training at flydubai, stated that the airline remains committed to integrating advanced technologies

Dubai: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced on Wednesday that 31 international organisations and experts have joined the Global Futures Society (GFS), bringing the total membership to 91 across 33 countries. The announcement was made during the second day of the Dubai Future Forum 2025, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, where GFS members met to explore new opportunities for collaboration and to advance future-focused initiatives. According to Emirates News Agency, Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, expressed that the strong global interest in joining the Global Futures Society underscores the success of Dubai’s pioneering model in institutionalising foresight and

Dubai: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) on Wednesday launched ‘The Future of Space Solar Power’ report, highlighting the potential of space-based solar power (SBSP) as a promising solution to global energy challenges, as global electricity demand is expected to triple to 70,000 TWh annually by 2050. The report was released during the fourth edition of the Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists. According to Emirates News Agency, SBSP operates by collecting solar energy in space-outside Earth’s atmosphere-and transmitting it wirelessly to the ground through microwaves. This technology offers a continuous and sustainable source of clean energy and opens

Dubai: SkyGrid, an advanced air mobility third-party service provider, and High Lander, a global provider of UAS traffic management and drone fleet management solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2025 Dubai Airshow in the UAE. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of a cutting-edge airspace management ecosystem to support the integration of crewed and uncrewed aerial vehicles, including cargo drones and eVTOL aircraft. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement outlines collaborative efforts to assess Advanced Air Mobility Supporting Operational Environments. The focus will be on critical areas such as airspace integration, digital operations, vertiport

Ajman: The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media launched the first edition of the “Masfout X” Race, a sporting event that blends adventure and endurance in the picturesque mountainous surroundings of the Masfout region. The event comes as part of Ajman’s celebrations marking the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement was made during a press conference held at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ajman, in the presence of Jawaher Al Matroushi, Head of Support Services Department, along with senior officials, representatives of sponsoring entities, strategic partners, and members of the local media. The launch of