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El Ni±o Forces Panama Canal to Limit Daily Vessel Transits
Abu dhabi: The Panama Canal Authority announced new measures on Thursday to manage its water supplies as a precaution against the El Ni±o climate phenomenon, which poses a risk to the crucial commercial waterway.
According to Emirates News Agency, t…
UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s Isaac Del Toro Secures Second in Deutschland Tour’s First Road Stage
In the first road stage of this year’s lidl deutschland tour:RG. The result sees Del Toro cede the leader’s jersey to the day’s winner, Louis Barr© (Visma-Lease a Bike).
According to Emirates News Agency, Del Toro’s performance was another positive …
Oil Prices Rise to One-Month High, Brent Settles at $93.78
Abu dhabi: Oil prices rose by more than two percent at settlement on Thursday, reaching their highest levels in nearly a month. Brent crude futures gained US$2.16, or 2.4 percent, to settle at $93.78 a barrel, their highest level since 24th July.
Ac…
DEWA Launches Consumption Assessment Tool to Enhance Sustainable Living
Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is committed to promoting sustainable lifestyles and helping customers improve the efficiency of their electricity and water consumption while making the best use of resources at home. Through innova…
UAE Public Prosecution, Interior Ministry Discuss AI Integration
Abu dhabi: The UAE Public Prosecution hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Interior on Friday to exchange expertise on digital transformation and the integration of assistive artificial intelligence across judicial and administrative workflows. Of…
Dollar Recovers Earlier Losses, Posts Slight Gains Against Major Currencies
New york: The US dollar recovered earlier losses to post modest gains on Thursday, as traders assessed whether efforts by the US Treasury Department to curb long-term Treasury yields would succeed. The dollar index, which measures the US currency agai…
Plane Carrying Eight Crashes in Western Alaska
Abu dhabi: A charter plane carrying eight people crashed Thursday near a remote radar site in western Alaska, a federal official said. Clint Johnson, National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska Region Chief, said two pilots and six passengers were o…
Executive Council Appoints New Director General of Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority
Abu dhabi: Executive Council has issued a resolution appointing Salwa Fouad Fadhel as Director General of Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority.
According to Emirates News Agency, the appointment aims to bolster the leadership of the Abu Dhabi Social S…
Colombia Declares State of Emergency in 15 Earthquake-Hit Areas
Abu dhabi: The Colombian government has declared a 30-day state of emergency in 15 areas affected by the devastating earthquake that struck earlier this month. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management announced that the death toll has risen to 3…
50 Emirati Runners to Participate in Zayed Charity Run in Brazil
Rio de janeiro: Fifty Emirati runners will participate in the second Brazilian edition of the Zayed Charity Run, set to take place on 23rd August 2026 at Flamengo Beach in Rio de Janeiro. A Zayed Charity Run delegation, led by Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Mohamed …
Dubai Airports Puts Hospitality at Heart of DXB Journey with ‘Dubai Welcome’ Experiences
Abu dhabi: Dubai Airports has launched a new series of welcome experiences at Dubai International (DXB), offering Arabian hospitality and warm, thoughtful moments of care for residents returning home after the summer, visitors arriving in Dubai, and g…
US Stocks Decline as Treasury Yields Rise
Abu dhabi: The three major US stock indices closed lower on Thursday as rising Treasury yields weakened risk appetite. The S and P 500 fell 65.29 points, or 0.85 percent, to 7,642.69, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 263.28 points, or one percent, t…
Dollar Set for Weekly Loss as Bitcoin Approaches Largest Weekly Rise in Over Two Years
Abu dhabi: The dollar was on shaky ground and set for a weekly loss on Friday. Against a weaker dollar, the euro was perched near a three-month high, buying at $1.1685, on track for a weekly rise of 1 percent. Sterling flirted with a six-month peak an…