The Ecocity World Summit launches today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. According to national news agency WAM, it’s the longest-running international conference series on sustainable cities, and is making its debut in the Arab region. With 800 delegates from over 70 countries taking part, the three-day event aims to tackle issues around building ecocities in challenging environments. A key focus will be on how to make cities greener, healthier and better places to live.
UAE President pardons Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday pardoned Egyptian poet and activist Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi.
UAE President congratulates Italian PM on longest-serving government
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for running the longest-serving government in Italy through her "distinguished leadership".
UAE relief mission departs for flood-hit Nepal
The UAE has sent a humanitarian relief mission to Nepal to support communities affected by severe floods and landslides.
Sharjah Police arrests man accused of murdering sisters
A man has been arrested in Sharjah in connection with the murder of two sisters in a residential apartment following a dispute.
KHDA reminds Dubai private schools to follow unified academic calendar
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has reminded private schools in the emirate to adhere to the unified academic calendar for 2026-27, issued by the Ministry of Education earlier this year.
Sharjah ruler approves AED 20,000 living allowance for government staff
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved monthly living allowance of AED 20,000 for 17,776 government workers and other groups from September.
More than 13,000 e-scooters seized in Dubai traffic crackdown
Dubai Police has seized 13,657 electric scooters over the past eight months for traffic violations, as part of ongoing campaigns to improve road safety.
Traffic upgrades at Dubai’s Al Qiyadah Intersection to cut peak-hour delays
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented a series of traffic improvements at Al Qiyadah Intersection, aimed at easing congestion and improving traffic flow.
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