Month: August 2025

Abu dhabi: The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt following a train derailment in Matrouh Governorate, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) co…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Department of Culture has launched its annual programme for permanent festivals and forums, which runs from September 2025 to August 2026. The plan includes more than 40 festivals and forums organised by the department at the loca…

Dubai: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled data for July 2025, indicating a 4% increase in global passenger demand compared to the same period in 2024.

According to Emirates News Agency, total capacity saw a rise of 4.4% …

Dubai: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data indicating that global air cargo markets experienced a 5.5% increase in demand for July 2025. The rise, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), also saw international operat…

Abu dhabi: In a strategic step to support the country’s efforts in improving the quality of life and well-being of children, Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) announced the launch of the “Early Detection – Together We Begin” …

Beijing: The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for China’s manufacturing sector registered a slight increase in August, reaching 49.4, up from 49.3 in July, according to official data released on Sunday. A PMI reading above 50 suggests expansion in the…

Abu dhabi: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met today with the GCC negotiating team for free trade agreements via video conference. During the meeting, Albudaiwi was briefed by the members of the negotiating team…

Abu dhabi: The 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) has introduced four distinctive new sectors, further enriching the event’s offerings. The new additions include the Arabian Saluki Sector, the Camel …

Beijing: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the World Muslim Communities Council, recently led a delegation to the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the People’s Republic of China. During this official visit, Dr. Al Nuaimi met with Erkin Tuniyaz,…

Abu dhabi: The World Health Organisation (WHO): The global cholera situation continues to deteriorate, driven by conflict and poverty, posing a significant public health challenge across multiple WHO regions.

According to Emirates News Agency, WHO r…