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H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), stressed that the future of technology and innovation requires empowering women to move from participation to influence and decision-making in shaping the future. She underlined the importance of creating an environment that enables …

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia met in New York on 21 September …

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received Dr. Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City today. Dr. Reddy paid a courtesy call on RAK Ruler …

The United Arab Emirates has been recognised as one of the inaugural ‘Cool Leaders’ for its leadership in advancing sustainable cooling and strengthening global efforts to protect people from extreme heat. The recognition was announced during the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 in Singapore, organised by the United Nations Environment …

H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council’s weekly meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Army General Assimi Goïta, President of the Transition and Head of State of the Republic of Mali, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, …

Kuwait is advancing environmental sustainability as a national development priority, aligning its efforts with Kuwait Vision 2035 and the transition toward a green economy. The government has expanded environmental policies, renewable energy projects and sustainable practices, with the Cabinet following the national long-term roadmap for low-carbon development. Kuwait’s Low Carbon …

A major wildfire near the Colombian tourist town of Villa de Leyva has reached the Iguaque Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, prompting authorities to declare a state of public calamity. The blaze has affected hundreds of hectares of vegetation since breaking out near Villa de Leyva in the Boyacá department. Authorities …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held separate meetings in New York with a number of foreign ministers participating in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). H.H. Sheikh Abdullah met with Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs …

The World Alzheimer Report 2026, released by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), has highlighted accelerating advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, with the number of people living with dementia globally projected to surpass 139 million by 2050. The report points to a shift in Alzheimer’s research from treating …