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– Accompanying Sheikh Mohamed on the trip were senior UAE officials overseeing foreign affairs, trade, industry, defence, national security, and advanced technology sectors. The delegation includes Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Industry and Advanced Technology Minister
The Malaysian federal government announced a state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian district following a sharp decline in air quality caused by dense haze from neighboring Indonesia’s land and forest fires. Environmental monitoring stations documented the local Air Pollutant Index
– In the aftermath of devastating floods, the UAE Search and Rescue Team is actively conducting field operations in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. The team is assisting Nepali officials by exploring damaged settlements and inaccessible terrains. Utilizing drones, aerial imaging, and
– As part of its emergency efforts, the United Nations is requesting $49.6 million to support a four-month response to the floods that impacted Nepal in August. The appeal aims to assist 84,270 people, including nearly 40% children. It encompasses
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a international resolution on Friday calling for more accurate and balanced representations of relative continental landmasses on global maps. In a recorded vote that secured support from 107 member states, the global assembly addressed
– International Fund for Houbara Conservation has unveiled a novel support scheme for Emirati houbara breeders at ADIHEX 2026. The Houbara Breeders Support Initiative is designed to assist existing breeding projects and those planning to develop new facilities. It provides
– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Their talks focused on relations between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, especially cooperation with the Kurdistan Region. The
– Chinese President Xi Jinping made a formal visit to Cairo as Egypt and China commemorated 70 years of diplomatic ties. Upon arrival on Tuesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed Xi at Cairo International Airport. The airport ceremony was
– Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin convened during the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit held in Bishkek. Their discussions on August 31 covered a broad spectrum, including political relations, trade, defence, energy, space exploration, mobility,
– According to a recent United Nations evaluation, global efforts to eradicate violence against children are still falling short of the 2030 deadline. This report reflects on twenty years of progress since the landmark UN study on violence against children.