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Schools in several Malaysian states as well as its federal and administrative capitals will be closed on Friday, the education ministry said, after smoky haze caused by forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia pushed air pollution to unhealthy levels. The areas ​affected include the states of Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan and …

Badr Jafar, Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy, conducted a three-day visit to Singapore from 7 to 9 October to meet with leaders of investment institutions, universities and philanthropic organisations, and participate in several of the region’s leading business and philanthropy forums. The visit …

Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Riyadh aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The MoU seeks to develop rail …

The ability to continuously learn, enhance capabilities and adapt to the rapid transformations reshaping the global media landscape is key to building strong and resilient media institutions, said Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA). He stressed that meaningful institutional development begins with …

The Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence organised a specialised forum attended by Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention and Chairman of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, alongside leaders, experts and specialists from the UAE and abroad. The forum featured a presentation …

A delegation from the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI), headed by Dr. Salem Suhail Al Neyadi, Chairperson of the NHRI, visited ICAD Residential City in the Mussafah area of Abu Dhabi to assess workers’ living conditions, housing standards and the quality of services provided to residents. The delegation reviewed the …

The Abu Dhabi Climate Solutions Summit 2026 opened today at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, bringing together scientists, researchers, policymakers, investors and industry leaders from around the world to explore ways to accelerate climate solutions and translate research and innovation into practical applications that address environmental challenges and advance …

 Forbes Middle East has revealed its annual Fintech 50 list, highlighting 50 companies at the forefront of MENA’s fintech transformation. Collectively, they processed more than $260 billion in transactions in 2025, reflecting their growing role in how consumers and businesses access, manage, and move money across the region. This year, …

The UAE continues to provide water to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 through desalination projects, well drilling and the provision of water tankers and storage tanks to help ease shortages and meet the needs of residents and displaced people. In December 2023, UAE water pipelines …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, during a phone call. His Highness and the Syrian President also exchanged views on …