Fes: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco and its sincere condolences over the victims of the collapse of two adjacent residential buildings in the city of Fes, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Morocco over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE has reiterated its commitment to supporting Morocco

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, has attended an International Development Dialogue hosted in Abu Dhabi. The gathering brought together distinguished leaders, policymakers, philanthropists, and experts for high-level discussions on the evolving landscape of international development. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Theyab met with participating speakers and guests at the event, which was hosted by the Office of Development Affairs at the Presidential Court. The dialogue provided a reflective platform for participants

Abu dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has announced a resolution to establish the ‘National Committee for the UAE Union Narrative’. This new committee will serve as the sole authority for documenting the official historical account of the founding of the United Arab Emirates. According to Emirates News Agency, the committee is tasked with ensuring the accurate documentation of events surrounding the formation of the Union, drafting the official Union Narrative, and aligning national, media, and educational content with its principles. The narrative will emphasize the

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, presided over a meeting at Bait Elowal in the Heart of Sharjah, where he approved the establishment of two Courts of Appeal in the cities of Kalba and Al Dhaid. According to Emirates News Agency, the decision was made during the Council’s session which focused on expanding judicial services across the emirate. The new courts are expected to handle appeals in accordance with the Judicial Authority Law, allowing better access to justice for litigants in these areas. The initiative aims

Abu dhabi: A distinguished delegation of African business and philanthropic leaders gathered in the UAE to strengthen cooperation across investment, trade, innovation, and philanthropy. This event comes amidst growing UAE-Africa economic ties and increased investment flows. According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation included 13 prominent figures from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Egypt, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. These leaders represent sectors such as energy, digital infrastructure, transport, logistics, agriculture, and food systems. Their industries drive national GDP and create employment across Africa, highlighting a mutual interest in co-investment and collaboration. The delegation participated in a high-level UAE-Africa roundtable with senior

Abu dhabi: The National Media Office (NMO) and the UAE Cybersecurity Council have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening institutional partnerships and developing an integrated framework that aligns national media capabilities with cybersecurity requirements. This initiative comes in response to the growing scale and complexity of cyber threats. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed on the sidelines of the BRIDGE Summit 2025 by Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council, and Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media Office. Several officials were present at the signing.

Abu dhabi: As part of its participation at the BRIDGE Summit 2025, the Arab Youth Centre has signed two strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with ‘BRIDGE’ and ‘Visioneers.’ These agreements aim to enhance partnerships that empower Arab youth and boost their involvement in digital media, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the creative industries. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU with BRIDGE is designed to establish a strategic collaboration that amplifies the presence and influence of Arab youth on regional and international platforms. This agreement will facilitate the development of joint programs that integrate young talent into key media, innovation, and technology

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has fortified its digital services in a collaboration with Al Maryah Bank by developing the Judiciary’s digital wallet at the bank. This initiative introduces innovative payment solutions through a stable digital currency issued by the bank, aiming to update the fee payment system and accelerate the digital transformation process. According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration is based on an agreement signed by Counselor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Under-Secretary of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, and Tariq Ahmed Al Masaood, Chairman of Al Maryah Bank. The agreement seeks to enable the use of bank-managed