Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority and Maximus Air have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at supporting and strengthening the aerial transport system for search and rescue operations during disasters and emergencies. The signing took place at the Dubai Airshow 2025, which concluded on Friday. According to Emirates News Agency, this agreement forms part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to develop the emergency response system and enhance the readiness of the UAE Search and Rescue Team by equipping it with the necessary aerial capabilities for international and field missions. These include transporting specialised teams and equipment, supporting medical

Abu dhabi: The 54th Eid Al Etihad team has announced this year’s nationwide celebrations under the theme ‘United’, inviting everyone who calls the UAE home to take part in activities, community events, and experiences across all seven emirates. The celebrations aim to bring people together in a shared spirit of unity, belonging, and national pride. According to Emirates News Agency, the team has developed detailed Celebration Guides available on the official website to support communities in joining the festivities. The guides offer ideas, recommendations, and engaging activities to help residents learn, explore, and celebrate within their own neighborhoods. The website

Abu dhabi: An Earth-orbiting NASA telescope is slowly falling out of the sky, with a 90% chance of uncontrolled reentry by the end of 2026. To avoid this risk and extend the observatory’s lifespan, NASA has tapped an Arizona-based spaceflight startup to launch a daring rescue mission. According to Emirates News Agency, Katalyst Space Technologies, headquartered in Flagstaff, has received a $30 million award from NASA to give the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory an orbital boost. To that end, Katalyst is developing the ‘LINK’ spacecraft, designed to autonomously rendezvous with Swift and shift it into a more stable orbit. Katalyst

Abu dhabi: The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy welcomed Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, in the presence of Nickolay Mladenov, Director General, and Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director General. During the visit, the President was briefed on AGDA’s mission in developing the next generation of Emirati diplomats. According to Emirates News Agency, President Stubb engaged with students in an interactive discussion, sharing perspectives from his long career in public service. His experiences include serving as Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and a senior figure in European policymaking.

Abu dhabi: The inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) 2025 has firmly established the emirate as a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility. Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the week-long event attracted global policymakers, investors, innovators, and researchers to expedite the deployment and regulation of smart and autonomous technologies across multiple sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the week featured four flagship events: Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, DRIFTx, RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2025, and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL). Over six days, more than 15,000 attendees experienced live demonstrations of cutting-edge autonomous innovations spanning land,

Abu dhabi: Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, said that Sudan’s tragic civil war must come to an immediate end. According to Emirates News Agency, in his official X account, Dr Gargash stated, “The country (Sudan) was pushed toward the abyss when both warring parties overthrew the civilian government.” He emphasized the importance of addressing Sudan’s unity and expressed concerns about the re-emergence of Muslim Brotherhood influence in the region. Dr Gargash outlined the necessary steps for Sudan’s recovery, urging an immediate ceasefire and accountability for atrocities by both parties. He also called for unrestricted

Abu dhabi: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defense, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee in the Federal National Council (FNC), recently received Ambassador Sylvain Astier, the Swiss Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. The meeting also included Sara Falaknaz, member of the FNC, and Arthur Mattli, Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Nuaimi affirmed the strength of UAE-Swiss relations and their development across various fields. He emphasized the UAE’s approach in promoting global security and stability, highlighting the leadership’s commitment to spreading values of tolerance and coexistence. Al Nuaimi

Cairo: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, welcomed the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a number of significant resolutions in favour of the Palestinian cause with an overwhelming majority – foremost among them the reaffirmation of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital. According to Emirates News Agency, the Arab Parliament also expressed approval for the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to ensure the continuation of its humanitarian services for millions of