Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially declared the emirate of Sharjah a “Baby and Family Friendly” emirate. This announcement marks an important milestone in Sharjah’s ongoing journey to strengthen a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children and families. According to Emirates News Agency, this declaration represents the culmination of Sharjah’s continuous efforts in implementing comprehensive, family-focused policies across various sectors, based on the standards of the Sharjah Baby and Family Friendly accreditation. This move further reinforces Sharjah’s status as a leading model in child and family care

Dubai: A report published today by Heriot-Watt University, in cooperation with Grant Thornton, revealed that women occupy 85 board seats in the UAE’s financial services sector, representing 15.8 percent, exceeding the national average of 14.8 percent according to the 2025 GCC Board Gender Index. This reflects the notable progress of the financial sector compared to other sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the report, titled “Discovery Series 2025: Women Transforming Financial Services”, is based on a detailed analysis of 2025 financial-year data from 73 listed companies, covering 539 board members across three main platforms: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Dubai Financial

Dubai: Two outstanding Emirati students have been awarded the 2025 UAE Rhodes Scholarship and will begin their postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford in October 2026. They were selected by the UAE Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee for their exceptional intellect, leadership, character, and commitment to service, in line with the National Youth Agenda 2031. According to Emirates News Agency, the recipients are Amal Musa Ali Alrebh, 22, a biomedical engineering student at Khalifa University, and Fatima Mohammed Abdulla AlNuaimi, 24, who is studying English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. The announcement follows a competitive selection process led by

Ras al khaimah: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today welcomed Jun Imanishi, the Consul-General of Japan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, along with a delegation from the Japanese Business Council, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation and exploring opportunities for business growth in the emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Saud emphasized the importance of openness to global markets and the expansion of international partnerships, highlighting Ras Al Khaimah’s commitment to attracting strategic investments that align with its sustainable

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), presided over the Council’s meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office. Present at the meeting was H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of SEC. According to Emirates News Agency, the Council congratulated His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on the emirate’s official declaration as a Baby and Family Friendly city. This announcement is in line with

Dubai: The GCC-Criminal Information Center to Combat Drugs, in cooperation with Dubai Police through the Hemaya International Center, organised a workshop titled Preventing the Exploitation of Social Media for Drug Promotion at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club. According to Emirates News Agency, the event was attended by Major General Eid Mohammed Thani Harib, Assistant Commandant for Criminal Investigation Affairs; Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the Cybersecurity Council for the Government of the UAE; Brigadier Khalid Bin Muwaiza, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics; Brigadier Dr Abdul Rahman Sharaf Al Mamari, Director of the Hemaya International Center; Colonel Mohammed

Dubai: The 1 Billion Followers Summit and TikTok have partnered to introduce the inaugural Global Educator Award, a groundbreaking initiative celebrating creators who are transforming online learning. This award will be part of the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creator economy, organized by the UAE Government Media Office. The event is set to take place from January 9th to 11th, 2026, at Emirates Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and the Museum of the Future under the theme ‘Content for Good’. According to Emirates News Agency, TikTok will invite

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has announced the legal regulations governing celebrations and vehicle decorations during the 54th National Day celebrations, stressing that these instructions aim to ensure the safety of road users and to limit any practices that could endanger lives or property. According to Emirates News Agency, Brigadier Engineer Hussein Ahmed Al Harthi, Chairman of the Federal Traffic Council at the Ministry of Interior, emphasised the importance of celebrating this cherished national occasion, National Day, in a civilised manner that reflects the positive values of the UAE. He called on the public to adhere to the laws