Ajman: Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Ajman Executive Council, has launched the ‘Media Competencies’ programme, aiming to enhance the capabilities of media professionals within government and semi-government entities in the emirate. This initiative is designed to ensure that these professionals can adapt to the fast-paced changes in the modern communications sector. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar emphasized the importance of building media capacities as a key element in advancing the Ajman Government’s progress and solidifying its national presence. He highlighted that modern media now plays a crucial role in delivering

Abu dhabi: The Al Wathba Food Festival concluded yesterday, reaffirming its position as a key national platform for supporting food security and promoting local agricultural production. Held as part of the fourth edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, the festival showcased the quality of UAE-grown produce and celebrated the richness of Emirati cuisine. According to Emirates News Agency, the festival was organized by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority and aimed to strengthen the integration of local products into the national food ecosystem, encouraging consumers to prioritize UAE-grown produce. It also provided farmers, livestock

Abu dhabi: The UAE Federal Public Prosecution has initiated a regional programme focused on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) criminal investigations. This programme is developed in collaboration with the European Union CBRN Centres of Excellence and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), and it involves broad participation from experts and specialists at both national and international levels. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme’s launch took place at the headquarters of the UAE Federal Public Prosecution and was attended by Chancellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, alongside various officials, experts, and specialists from

Abu dhabi: Marking the end of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025, Sana bint Mohamed Suhail, Minister of Family and Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), visited Emirates Humanitarian City. The visit aimed to bring joy to children from Gaza and their families, through a series of interactive, educational, and recreational activities that promote family bonding and emotional wellbeing. According to Emirates News Agency, the visit reflected ECA’s commitment to compassion and inclusion of all children and highlighted Abu Dhabi’s efforts to support every child’s right to a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. The day featured both

Dubai: DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port handled a record 630,000 tonnes of breakbulk cargo in October 2025, the highest monthly total in nearly two decades. According to Emirates News Agency, while the past decade saw strong growth in containerised, bulk and RoRo cargo, this new record reflects the renewed scale of industrial and construction activity across the region. Recent increases in imports of iron and steel for major UAE projects, such as the Dubai Metro Blue Line and the DWC airport expansion, along with rising sugar exports, have been key drivers. Building on a strong 2024 performance, when breakbulk

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), led the 91st council meeting held virtually. Participants included Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the council, and other key figures such as Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the council. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting centered on Dubai’s strategic objectives and initiatives aimed at achieving sustainability and net zero goals. Emphasis was placed on two main pillars: the Circle Dubai initiative by Dubai Municipality, which aims to enhance waste-reduction practices, and the RTA’s ‘Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050’

Abu dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the annual dinner organised by Taawon at the Beach Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The evening brought together a distinguished gathering of humanitarian leaders, representatives of international organisations, and private-sector partners. According to Emirates News Agency, the high-level presence reflected the prominent position Taawon holds regionally and internationally, as well as the UAE’s strong commitment to advancing humanitarian work and supporting initiatives dedicated to the Palestinian people, especially programmes that serve vulnerable children and families in Gaza and across Palestine. During the ceremony, Sheikh Nahyan expressed

Abu dhabi: Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), the ERC has initiated its annual winter aid campaign. This campaign aims to support 1,856,324 individuals in 24 countries, with an estimated budget of AED37,126,485, to assist communities enduring severe winter conditions. According to Emirates News Agency, more than AED27 million has been allocated specifically to aid 1,350,000 people in Gaza, reinforcing the UAE’s prominent humanitarian role and ongoing support for the Palestinian community. The campaign is set to provide winter clothing, blankets,