Marrakesh: The Republic of Serbia has awarded Major General Dr. Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, President of the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), the ‘Jakov Nenadovic Star,’ the highest security honour granted by the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to Emirates News Agency, the award was presented by Ivica Dacic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs of Serbia, during a special ceremony held on the sidelines of the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly in Marrakesh, Morocco. This prestigious medal is one of Serbia’s most significant national honours, recognising global leaders for their efforts to advance international security, foster cooperation

Abu dhabi: Umm Al Emarat Park and Tadweer Group are inviting the community to help break a Guinness World Record, promoting sustainability and creativity. Taking place from 8-12 December, the attempt will focus on creating a 25-square metre mosaic wall made entirely from recycled plastic bottle caps. Members of the public will stick the bottle caps on the wall, which follows a design based on universal recycling symbols, resulting in one big artistic masterpiece. This initiative builds on the ‘Cap Your Way to Sustainability’ campaign launched in July, in partnership with Tadweer Group, that saw schools and partners collect plastic

Dubai: In a significant move to bolster collaboration in advancing global sustainability initiatives, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, have signed a three-year bilateral agreement to support Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform hosted by Masdar, and the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), organised by DEWA. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar. The partnership solidifies DEWA’s role as ADSW Summit Partner

Al ain: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited today the 16th edition of the Al Ain Book Festival 2025, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, and organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. The festival runs until 30th November under the theme ‘For You, Al Ain Is Wider Than Home.’ According to Emirates News Agency, during the visit, Nahyan bin Mubarak toured several participating publishing houses and cultural pavilions, reviewing their

Abu dhabi: The fifth edition of VIV MEA – Middle East and Africa for Animal Production, the world’s leading exhibition for livestock development, dairy, poultry, and egg production, opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), running until 27th November. According to Emirates News Agency, the exhibition brings together more than 500 exhibitors across 18,000 square meters and is expected to attract over 10,000 specialists and visitors from 130 countries. VIV MEA showcases advanced solutions in meat, poultry, egg, aquaculture, and dairy production, alongside precision agriculture, smart food systems, plant-based protein innovations, organic food concepts, and sustainable resource

Abu dhabi: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF), hosted the fourth edition of its community engagement initiative, Mailis, focusing on the theme “The Art of Intelligence and Human Creativity.” According to Emirates News Agency, the event, held at the MBZUAI campus in Masdar City, was part of ADMAF’s Riwaq Al Fikr initiative, which features a series of talks and lectures by notable artists and thinkers. The discussions centered on the evolving relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the arts, emphasizing AI’s transformative impact on music, visual art,

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens to enhance the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies across the emirate’s public facilities. The agreement aligns with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and reflects Dubai’s ambition to build a sustainable, knowledge-driven digital economy that harnesses innovation to enhance the efficiency of the city’s infrastructure and public services. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by Badr Anwahi, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, and Helmut von Struve, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Middle East

Dubai: As part of the Emirati Media Talent Pledge initiative, the Dubai Media Council (DMC), in collaboration with Dubai Chambers and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), enabled a group of Emirati media students to gain real-world professional experience and contribute to international media coverage and content production in a global setting. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative is part of DMC’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of Emirati media professionals by bridging classroom learning with practical exposure in the field. Through this collaboration, students were able to observe and contribute to media activities that highlight Dubai’s growing