Abu dhabi: On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is set to open the third ordinary session of the 18th legislative chapter of the Federal National Council (FNC) on Monday. The event will see attendance from Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, senior officials from civil and military sectors, as well as members of the diplomatic corps. Before the session commences, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed will be welcomed by Saqr Ghobash, the Speaker of the FNC. According to

Johannesburg: A number of world leaders participating in the 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit welcomed the continued US efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. According to Emirates News Agency, the initial draft of the 28-point plan includes important elements that will be essential for a just and lasting peace. The leaders emphasized that the draft serves as a basis requiring additional work and expressed their readiness to engage in ensuring that a future peace is sustainable. “We are clear on the principle that borders must not be changed by force,” said the leaders in a joint statement on Ukraine issued by

Johannesburg: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, at the G20 summit taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the meeting, they discussed topics of mutual interest and cooperation between the UAE and Germany, focusing on energy, development, innovation, and advanced technology to support sustainable development plans. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting also addressed the G20 summit agenda, covering issues such as global economic growth, development financing, and strengthening supply chains. They explored ways to leverage technological solutions and artificial

Uae: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain today attended the joint Emirati-Bahraini military exercise Rabdan-Shuwaiman 2025, held in Bahrain. The exercise reflects the strong fraternal ties between the UAE and Bahrain and aims to enhance the readiness of participating units and develop joint operational capabilities. According to Emirates News Agency, the exercise featured joint training activities focused on improving planning and execution, strengthening the performance of support and airborne units, and responding to a range of operational scenarios across multiple conditions and

Bel©m: The COP30 Presidency, alongside the Climate High-Level Champions, marked a major step forward in delivering real-world climate action, capping an impactful two-week thematic programme and unveiling a new Five-Year Vision for the Global Climate Action Agenda. Building on the progress leading up to Bel©m, the vision charts an action-oriented, coordinated pathway for governments, businesses, investors, cities, subnational regions, Indigenous Peoples, and civil society to accelerate delivery of the Paris Agreement. According to Emirates News Agency, this vision supports the shift from negotiations to implementation through the redefined Action Agenda, which has unified and optimized more than 480 initiatives to

Cairo: The African continent is undergoing a pivotal phase in its digital transformation, amid accelerating efforts by its governments and educational, research, and economic institutions to strengthen their capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and smart systems. This direction comes in light of a growing conviction that AI is no longer a future option but has become an essential element in building more competitive economies, enhancing governance, and providing advanced digital services to citizens. According to Emirates News Agency, several countries on the continent – including Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Morocco – are playing a key role

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced the launch of the Erth Dubai Award, one of the largest global recognitions for excellence in cultural and heritage preservation, organised under the umbrella of the Erth Dubai initiative. According to Emirates News Agency, the Award celebrates individuals and organisations that have made exceptional efforts to preserve and promote cultural heritage. It highlights stories that embody the richness of Emirati identity and aims to preserve Dubai’s heritage for future generations.

Johannesburg: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, at the G20 summit taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the meeting, the two leaders explored various areas of mutual interest, aiming to expand cooperation between the UAE and Vietnam across key sectors to bolster the economic partnership between the two nations. According to Emirates News Agency, discussions during the meeting included an examination of the main topics on the G20 summit agenda, such as advancing inclusive economic growth, developing the