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

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,

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

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

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

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.

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

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