Abu dhabi: The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Chile has officially entered into force, marking a transformative step in the economic relations between the two nations. The pivotal agreement is set to significantly enhance bilateral trade and create new investment opportunities across key sectors, reflecting the shared ambitions of both countries to achieve mutually beneficial, sustainable economic growth. According to Emirates News Agency, in 2024, the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade with Chile reached US$270 million, while in the first half of 2025, it increased to US$153 million, a 7.1% year-on-year rise. With the CEPA

Abu dhabi: The second edition of the “CyberQ” Conference, organised by the UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) under the theme “Where Quantum, AI, and Cybersecurity Converge”, will kick off on Wednesday at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Running until 27th November, the event will bring together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders from more than 100 countries to address the disruptive impact of quantum computing and AI on cybersecurity. Sessions will explore AI-driven attacks, defensive automation, and the urgent need to transition to post-quantum technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government,

Abu dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) hosted the Regional Workshop on Conservation Translocation and Reintroduction of the Arabian Oryx in Range States in Abu Dhabi. The workshop was organised in collaboration with the General Secretariat for the Conservation of the Arabian Oryx (GSCAO) and gathered over 50 participants, including conservation managers, field biologists, and awareness specialists representing Arabian Oryx institutions across the region. According to Emirates News Agency, the event aimed to assess Arabian Oryx reintroduction efforts, share lessons learned from the past four decades of regional conservation, and explore the integration of global best practices in

Dubai: In his capacity as the Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (92) of 2025 appointing Hesham Mohammed Abdulrahim Al Olama as CEO of the Media Development Sector at the Dubai Media Council. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan has also issued Resolution No. (93) of 2025 transferring Rashid Humaid Saeed Al Marri from the Government of Dubai Media Office and appointing him as CEO of the Media Regulation

Sharjah: Air Arabia announced today the launch of its new non-stop service connecting Sharjah with London Gatwick. The introduction of this key international gateway represents a significant step in strengthening Air Arabia’s global footprint and further expanding its growing network from Sharjah International Airport. According to Emirates News Agency, the new service, commencing on 29th March 2026, will operate double daily, providing customers with greater choice when travelling between the UAE and the United Kingdom. The new London flights reflect Air Arabia’s ongoing commitment to providing accessible and value-driven air travel to its customers while supporting the growing travel and

Tehran: Khaled Abdullah Belhoul presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, to Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran. Belhoul conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 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, to President Pezeshkian, as well as their wishes for further progress and prosperity for the government and people of Iran. According to Emirates

Abu dhabi: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Founding Honorary Patron of Abu Dhabi Festival, and H.H. Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Patron of the Abu Dhabi Festival and wife of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF), in collaboration with the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), will present “Proximities,” the largest exhibition of Emirati visual art in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 16th December 2025 to 29th March 2026.

Abu dhabi: Zayed Authority for People of Determination has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, a part of SEHA under PureHealth Group, to bolster cooperation in the fields of healthcare and rehabilitation, aiming to extend high-quality services for People of Determination. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by Abdullah Abdulalee Al Humaidan, Director-General of Zayed Authority for People of Determination, and Saeed Jaber Al Kuwaiti, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, with officials from both organizations in attendance. The agreement outlines a collaborative framework focusing on periodic medical