Dubai: The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) celebrated regional excellence in the built-environment sector during the 2025 MENA Green Building Awards, held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai with the participation of nine Green Building Councils from the region. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s awards received 81 submissions from 55 entities across seven countries. The entries were evaluated by a judging panel of 34 experts across 17 categories, including 11 submissions for the Dr Owainati Student Excellence Award, which highlights the contributions of the new generation to the future of sustainability. More than 200 representatives of concerned

Ras al khaimah: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today welcomed Alberto Alejandro Farje, the Ambassador of Peru to the UAE, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities to enhance relations between Ras Al Khaimah and Peru across multiple sectors. The two dignitaries also shared perspectives on issues of common concern. According to Emirates News Agency, Ambassador Farje expressed his gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him. He highlighted the strong cooperation

Abu dhabi: The second edition of Cyber Q opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing together cybersecurity and quantum experts, policymakers, and digital leaders from more than 100 countries. The event, organised by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, runs until 27th November under the theme ‘where Quantum, AI and Cybersecurity Converge’. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference focuses on the accelerating impact of quantum computing and artificial intelligence on digital security, with sessions addressing advances in quantum encryption, the risks posed by algorithm-driven cyberattacks, and the need to transition toward post-quantum technologies. Technical showcases highlight encryption-discovery

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), chaired the corporation’s senior management meeting on Wednesday morning at the Department of Oil. H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed welcomed attendees and acknowledged the significant efforts by SNOC to enhance its operations and support project programs aligned with Sharjah’s strategy for sustainable development, energy security, and environmental protection. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting covered several agenda items concerning SNOC’s performance and future plans. The proposed financial budget for 2026 was approved, alongside a five-year plan for

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority in the emirate, reviewed the stages of implementing the Authority’s comprehensive development plan, which comes within the framework of his directives to enhance institutional performance efficiency and update the audit work system, in line with the aspirations of the emirate of Ajman and the ‘Ajman 2030’ vision. According to Emirates News Agency, this review took place during H.H. Sheikh Ammar’s visit to the Authority’s headquarters, where he examined the stages of the plan’s implementation and its main pillars. The plan aims

Dubai: The Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Rashid Endowment District, a pioneering project initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, convened for its first meeting. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Secretary-General of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). According to Emirates News Agency, the Mohammed bin Rashid Endowment District is the region’s first of its kind, forming a part of MBRGI’s strategic investment efforts with support from Azizi Developments. Mohammad Al Gergawi emphasized MBRGI’s commitment to launching significant endowment projects that align with its humanitarian