Abu dhabi: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations warned on Wednesday that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz risks triggering a structural agrifood shock, which could culminate in a severe global food price crisis within…

Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi City Municipality has installed 3,800 decorative light displays across Abu Dhabi Island and mainland cities ahead of Eid Al Adha, as part of efforts to mark the holiday and enhance the capital’s urban landscape. The initiative aim…

Kuala lumpur: Ras Al Khaimah A major independent evaluation has found that IQRA, an early Arabic literacy programme developed by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, delivered reading gains equivalent to an additional 25 …

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has unveiled plans to host a series of celebratory activities for workers during Eid Al Adha in 30 locations throughout the UAE. The initiative, themed “Our Workers’ Happiness, the J…

Abu dhabi: Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), underscored the critical role of export credit agencies in safeguarding trade continuity and strengthening the UAE’s non-oil economy amid rising geopolitical uncert…

Istanbul: Aston Villa have secured the UEFA Europa League title for the second time in their history following a commanding 3-0 victory over German side Freiburg. The final, contested on Wednesday evening in Istanbul, saw the English Premier League ou…

New york: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has projected global economic growth to slow from 2.9 percent in 2025 to 2.6 percent in 2026, warning that geopolitical risks have become the primary source of instability in th…

Sharjah: The Board of Directors of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) outlined several new strategies to advance its innovation vision and attract more global players during its sixth meeting of 2026. The meeting took place a…

Dubai: In a strategic step that reflects Dubai’s ambitious vision to reinforce its position as a leading global hub for trade and supply chains, Dubai Customs has announced the launch of the Centre of Excellence for Customs and Trade Logistics in coll…

Abu dhabi: NYU Abu Dhabi hosted its 13th Commencement ceremony at Etihad Arena for the first time, celebrating its largest graduating class since the University’s establishment in 2010. Nearly 600 undergraduate and graduate students representing more …

Egypt: The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has reported a significant gas discovery in the Western Desert by Agiba Petroleum Company, a joint venture between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Eni. The discovery is the largest …

Geneva: The World Health Organisation announced on Wednesday that 600 cases of Ebola and 139 associated deaths have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that figures are expected to rise due to the prolonged undetected spread of …