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 foreign minister discusses regional security with global counterparts
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a series of calls with global counterparts to discuss the impact of Iran’s missile attacks on the UAE and the wider region.
UAE defence forces respond to missile, drone threats
The UAE’s air defence systems are currently responding to missile and drone threats from Iran, and authorities have urged the public to remain in safe locations.
US Vice President welcomes Sultan Al Jaber to White House
US Vice President JD Vance has welcomed Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE’s Minister of Industry & Advanced Technology and ADNOC's Managing Director & Group CEO, to the White House in Washington DC.
Driver escapes unharmed after car swept away in Fujairah flash floods
A driver has managed to escape "without any injuries" before his car was swept away by flash floods in the wadis of Fujairah's Al-Halah area of Daba.
