Cairo: The UAE has been elected to the Executive Office of the Arab Information Ministers Council during its meeting held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, reaffirming the country’s role in advancing Arab media cooperation and shaping joint media policies and initiatives. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement came as the UAE delegation, headed by Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, took part in the 55th ordinary session of the Council of Arab Information Ministers held

Sharjah: The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC), led by Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Council, paid an official visit to the Moscow City Duma, the city’s parliament, to bolster parliamentary cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Russia. This diplomatic endeavor underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the visiting delegation comprised Council members Engineer Jamila Al Fandi Al Shamsi, Rashid Abdullah Bin Huwaiden, Amer Mohammed Al Zarouni, and Mohammed Ali Al Mannai. They were accompanied by Dr. Islam Al Shiwi, the Council’s media expert from the General Secretariat.

Abu dhabi: The UAE, under the directives of its leadership, has embodied over two consecutive years the highest values of solidarity and commitment to the people of Gaza, affirming that humanitarian work goes beyond material assistance to become a message of hope, resilience and life. According to Emirates News Agency, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the UAE has deployed more than 8,700 land-transport trucks carrying over 1,600,000 aid parcels through more than 250 dedicated convoys to support the Palestinian people since the launch of the operation. Throughout this sustained effort, convoys of varying types, sizes and loads have

Geneva: Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, met with Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at OCHA, in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting focused on the significance of ongoing US mediation efforts regarding Sudan, as well as the vital role of the Quad in promoting an unconditional and immediate ceasefire. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Hashimy and Fletcher emphasized the critical need for safe, rapid, and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Sudan, given the significant and rising humanitarian needs. They also discussed the protection of civilians, compliance with international humanitarian law, accountability for atrocities,

Al ain: The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), an affiliate of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, announced its participation in the inaugural edition of the Al Ain International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition. The event is scheduled from 26th to 30th November 2025 at the Al Ain Convention Centre and is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Ain Region. According to Emirates News Agency, IFHC will have a pavilion that underscores Al Ain’s pivotal role in global Houbara conservation. The city is significant for housing the Sheikh Khalifa Houbara Breeding Centre

Dubai: The Dubai Autism Centre (DAC) has announced the graduation of the first cohorts of the Qualified Autism Services Practitioner-Supervisor and Qualified Behavior Analyst programmes, marking a major milestone in building national capacities in Applied Behaviour Analysis. According to Emirates News Agency, the achievement concludes a successful 2024-2025 academic year in which the centre delivered 31 specialised courses attended by 263 professionals, academics, and parents. The training model combines academic study with practical clinical experience to meet international standards. A total of 32 graduates completed the programmes, qualifying under the standards of the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board. Mohammed

New york: The process to elect the next United Nations Secretary-General formally kicked off as member states were asked to nominate candidates to take over the role from 1st January 2027. According to Emirates News Agency, in a joint letter, the 15-member Security Council and the President of the 193-member General Assembly invited nominations, marking the start of the race to replace Antonio Guterres as the world body’s chief administrator. The letter emphasized the need for gender equality, urging member states to consider nominating women for the position, highlighting that no woman has ever held the role. Additionally, the letter

Abu dhabi: Authorities worldwide have seized an average of nine tigers each month over the past five years, highlighting a worsening trafficking crisis that threatens the survival of one of the planet’s most iconic species, according to research released Tuesday. A new report by wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC warned that criminal networks are evolving faster than conservation efforts can respond. The global wild tiger population, once around 100,000 a century ago, has now plummeted to an estimated 3,700-5,500, it said. According to Emirates News Agency, despite half a century of international protection, TRAFFIC’s findings showed that tiger trafficking is