Sharjah: The Child Safety Organisation (CSO) has launched the Ahl Al Athar initiative under the slogan Awareness Creates Impact, a programme designed to equip parents with the knowledge and skills needed to promote child safety and protection in schools, strengthen preventive awareness across school communities, and support efforts to keep children safe.The initiative was launched […]
Dubai advances more flexible government work environments with 2026 edition of ‘Our Flexible Summer’
Dubai: Government entities across Dubai have begun implementing the 2026 edition of ‘Our Flexible Summer’, an initiative launched by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) as part of its ongoing efforts to develop more flexible and human-centred government work environments and enhance the quality of life of government employees.The initiative reflects Dubai’s vision of […]
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, who is visiting the UAE as part of a wider tour of the Middle East.During the meeting, both sides reviewed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the United States and discussed ways to further strengthen coordination […]
Dubai: Although temperatures are holding firm in the mid-40s today, those in the eastern regions of the UAE, such as Fujairah, can enjoy some good news: rain is on the way!According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the weather is expected to be fair to partly cloudy today, with a chance of some convective […]
Al Ain: Surgeons at Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City have successfully carried out a complex multi-stage surgical intervention combining advanced laparoscopic and thoracic procedures to treat a 60-year-old patient with severe long-term complications affecting both the chest and abdominal cavities.The operation, which required close coordination among upper gastrointestinal surgeons, thoracic specialists, intensive care physicians […]
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, over the victims of the incident at a factory in the Ras Laffan industrial zone, which resulted in a number of death and inuries.His Highness wished […]
UAE Gender Balance Council launches national dialogue to shape UAE Gender Balance Strategy 2027-2031
Dubai: The UAE Gender Balance Council convened a national dialogue bringing together more than 100 representatives from government entities and private-sector signatories to the SDG 5 Pledge to contribute to the development of the UAE Gender Balance Strategy 2027-2031.Through an interactive workshop and discussion sessions, participants discussed national priorities and explored future opportunities to advance […]
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced the Cabinet’s approval of a new resolution on scholarships and financial allowances for students sent on scholarships by the Ministry or by a scholarship decision issued by it.The move marks a significant advancement in the national scholarship system. The decision supports the […]
Dubai: When Navoor K. R. Jamaluddin was 30 years old, he baffled his close-knit community in the Alleppey district of Kerala, India, with a life-changing decision: He was leaving for Dubai.It was 1965. The United Arab Emirates was still six years away from formation. To get to this far-off region, Jamaluddin had to obtain a […]
Dubai: Summer heat continues to intensify across the UAE, with temperatures climbing to 46°C in some internal areas today. But there’s good news for Fujairah residents: Some eastern parts of the country could see clouds, and possible rainfall, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).High heatTemperatures are holding steady in the low-40s in most […]