Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has reinforced Dubai’s dedication to nurturing national talent …

Abu dhabi: European stock indices closed mixed at the end of Wednesday’s trading session: The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.01% to 656.41 points, while Germany’s DAX index rose 0.19%.

According to Emirates News Agency, the UK’s FTSE index drop…

Abu dhabi: The UAE will commemorate Emirati Women’s Day tomorrow, 28th August, marking a significant step in its journey of women’s empowerment, with Emirati women playing pivotal roles in nation-building and future shaping. The celebration, themed ‘W…

Abu dhabi: Khalifa University, in collaboration with UNESCO, has announced the launch of the Global Water Hackathon 2026, a research-centered international initiative that aims to unite university students from around the globe with researchers, indus…

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conveyed a message of condolences to Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel following the devastating floods and landslides that have led to several fatalities and injuries. His Hig…

Dubai: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority, is set to deliver a keynote address at the Arab Media Summit 2026, scheduled from 15th to 17th September. The summit, held under the patronage of His Highness Sh…

Abu dhabi: Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, met with Jens Pl¶tner, State Secretary at the Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany. The meeting marked the start of a two-day visit to the UAE by the State Secretary, and provided an oppo…

Abu dhabi: Oil prices fell at settlement on Wednesday following a volatile session: Oil prices experienced a decline as the market closed on Wednesday.

According to Emirates News Agency, Brent crude futures decreased by 74 cents, or 0.84%, settling …

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Defence has launched the “Beladi” programme to prepare and develop national talent and strengthen the UAE’s national capabilities and readiness. The initiative reflects a long-term strategic vision to invest in human capital…

Abu dhabi: The UAE Chess Federation has signed a cooperation agreement with the organisers of the 2027 Stockholm Summer Open, paving the way for Emirati arbiters to officiate at the international tournament.

According to Emirates News Agency, the fed…

Abu dhabi: Bahrain’s non-oil GDP at constant prices grew by 2.2% in Q1 2026, according to Bahrain Economic Quarterly Report for Q1 2026 released by the Ministry of Finance and National Economy.

According to Emirates News Agency, the report, carried …

Sharjah: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has set October 22nd to 25th as the dates for the fourth edition of the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC), to be held at Aljada, Sharjah. Marking its significant expansion, the conference aims to …