DUBAI: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has launched the first-ever ‘Make it in the Emirates Ramadan Market’, aimed at promoting UAE-made products and supporting the Year of Community 2025. Organised in collaboration with the Emirates Council for Rural Development, the National CSR Fund (MAJRA), and the UAE Food and Beverage Business Group, […]
ABU DHABI: Airbus is set to expand its footprint in the UAE aerospace sector by manufacturing key A400M aircraft components locally. Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM), Gabriel Sémelas, President of Airbus in Africa and the Middle East, stated that this move would enhance the UAE’s role in the global aerospace supply chain, integrating local […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE and UK have reaffirmed their commitment to combat illicit financial flows, strengthening cooperation to enhance financial security and regulatory frameworks. During a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi, Ahmed Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of State, met with Dan Jarvis MP, UK Minister of State for Security, to discuss joint efforts in combating […]
GENEVA: As the world shifts towards renewable energy transition, climate and weather insights are proving crucial for ensuring reliable power generation and efficient energy planning, according to a new report. Published ahead of the Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum in Barbados on March 12-13, the report titled 2023 Year in Review: Climate-driven Global Renewable […]
ABU DHABI: Zayed National Museum and Bahrain National Museum have signed a landmark agreement to enhance cultural collaboration between the UAE and Bahrain. The partnership, led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, focuses on conservation, museum management, and heritage promotion. […]
DUBAI: Emirates is celebrating the spirit of Ramadan with a host of services for fasting passengers, ensuring a comfortable and meaningful journey. From special meal boxes to dedicated prayer spaces, the airline is catering to customers both in-flight and at its lounges. Passengers will receive complimentary Iftar meal boxes at select boarding gates, containing dates, […]
Dubai: Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025 – an initiative by the leading integrated healthcare provider, Aster DM Healthcare, has extended the deadline for submission of nominations to 9th March, 2025. The initiative has already received 100,000+ registration from nurses across 200+ countries within the initial weeks, surpassing the last edition’s applications. The 2025 edition […]
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is marking Ramadan with 20 community-driven initiatives, bringing together employees, volunteers, and residents to support people in need. These events, taking place at RTA headquarters, metro stations, and marine transport hubs, reflect Dubai’s spirit of compassion and unity during the holy month. Five major external initiatives will roll […]
DUBAI: Dubai Police arrested nine beggars, including five men and four women, on the first day of Ramadan as part of their ongoing anti-begging campaign to combat begging. The ‘A Conscious Society, Free of Beggars’ initiative, launched in partnership with key government entities, aims to maintain Dubai’s civilised image by eliminating this practice. Brigadier Ali […]
DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Parkin are set to expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across the city, with new charging stations launching in the first quarter of 2025. As part of the first phase, DEWA will install alternating current (AC) chargers with a capacity of 22 kW x 2 at key parking […]
BEIJING: China factory activity showed growth at its fastest pace in three months, driven by a surge in manufacturing output and new orders, according to a private-sector survey. The Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February climbed to 50.8, marking five consecutive months of expansion. The boost was largely fuelled by increased production as […]
