Abu dhabi: The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) announced the transformation of eight key customer services, significantly reducing paperwork, processing times, and complexities. According to Emirates News Agency, this revamp, part of the UAE’s Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, enables insured individuals and employers to manage their pension and social security matters with unparalleled ease and efficiency. Hind Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Pensions Sector and Head of the Zero Bureaucracy Team at GPSSA, highlighted that this transformation is part of the Authority’s efforts to redesign and integrate government procedures, making the customer journey faster, simpler, and more

Abu dhabi: The Make-A-Wish Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Al Suwaidi Foundation, aiming to unify humanitarian efforts and strengthen community cooperation in supporting sick children and fulfilling their wishes. This step reflects the values of generosity and solidarity that define the UAE community. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by Dr. Hamed bin Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Yousef Al Suwaidi, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Al Suwaidi Foundation and the Abu Dhabi Art Society (ADAS), and Hani Al Zubaidi, CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It aligns with Make-A-Wish’s

Abu dhabi: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico on Thursday: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake has hit the state of Oaxaca, located in southern Mexico. According to Emirates News Agency, the US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was 23 kilometers from the city of Salina Cruz, with a depth of 62.2 kilometers. There have been no immediate reports concerning damage or casualties resulting from the earthquake.

Abu dhabi: In line with the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to position the nation as a global leader in artificial intelligence and advanced technology, the Tahnoon bin Zayed Scholarship in AI Excellence has been established to support outstanding undergraduate students at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). Under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), this initiative will commence in the 2025-2026 academic year, empowering the next generation of leaders in

Abu dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has unveiled the longlisted works for the Translation, Contribution to the Development of Nations, and Literary and Art Criticism categories for its 20th edition (2025-2026). The lists were announced as the judging committees began the evaluation of all longlisted entries. According to Emirates News Agency, the 20th edition of the award received over 4,000 submissions from 74 countries, including 21 Arab nations and 53 other countries from around the world. The highest number of submissions was recorded in the Literature category, followed by Young

Dubai: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced that Aysha AlShehhi, a PhD candidate in Engineering with Robotics concentration at Khalifa University in collaboration with Dubai Future Labs (DFL), has been awarded the 2025 L’Or©al-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents 2025 Program. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme recognises outstanding young women from the Middle East who are advancing scientific research. It aims to strengthen women’s participation in STEM fields by celebrating their achievements, supporting their academic work, and funding projects that contribute to scientific progress. Since its launch in 1998, the initiative has supported more

Abu dhabi: The Artificial Intelligence Ethics Council (AIEC), an initiative powered by Operation HOPE, announced the appointment of Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications to its Board of Directors. This selection reaffirms the UAE’s leading role in the ethical governance of artificial intelligence and its support for international efforts to ensure the development of responsible and safe advanced technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Olama is the first representative from the Middle East to join the Board of Directors, which includes a group of global leaders in civil

Abu dhabi: The Al Wathba Honey Festival, a key event organized by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), is set to launch tomorrow as part of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award. The Festival will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in the Al Wathba area of Abu Dhabi, running from December 5th to 14th. According to Emirates News Agency, the Festival will feature the participation of 42 local producers who will display and market a variety of products, including honey, pollen, and propolis, to visitors from different nationalities. The event aims to enhance