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Congo Ebola cases rise as outbreak widens

June 19, 2026

KINSHASA, CONGO / MENA Newswire / – Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to…

UAE and Egypt presidents discuss ties at G7 summit

June 18, 2026

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE / EuroWire / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday on the…

DWTC and -45dB launch modular meeting spaces in Dubai

June 18, 2026

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / MENA Newswire / – Dubai World Trade Centre has partnered with -45dB to introduce sound-reduced…

Portugal attack stalls in DR Congo World Cup draw

June 18, 2026

HOUSTON, TEXAS / MENA Newswire / – Portugal opened its FIFA World Cup Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw…

Japan core machinery orders rebound 8.7% in April

June 18, 2026

TOKYO, JAPAN / MENA Newswire / – Japan core machinery orders rose 8.7% in April from the previous month, government…

Emirates launches expanded travel insurance for global trips

June 18, 2026

DUBAI, UAE / MENA Newswire / – Emirates has launched Comprehensive Travel Cover, a paid travel insurance product that expands…

France opens World Cup with 3-1 win over Senegal

June 17, 2026

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY / MENA Newswire / – France opened their FIFA World Cup Group I campaign with a…

China raises emergency response after Qinghai earthquake

June 17, 2026

QINGHAI, CHINA / MENA Newswire / – China activated a Level-IV national earthquake disaster emergency response after a 6.3-magnitude quake…

Dubai Customs helps seize 1.332 tonnes of Tapentadol

June 16, 2026

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / MENA Newswire / – Dubai Customs helped foil a major drug shipment after sharing intelligence…

UAE President and Sisi discuss ties and region in Cairo

June 16, 2026

CAIRO / MENA Newswire / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi…

Korea Africa chart new course AI digital infrastructure in Seoul

September 5, 2026

The ministerial summit, running from September 8 to 11, operates under the theme of leveraging artificial intelligence and communications networks for African structural transformation. South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong-sook is scheduled to deliver opening addresses alongside leadership delegations from the African Development Bank Group. Delegations will focus on combining South Korean technological manufacturing expertise with African human capital and critical mineral reserves. Korea Africa chart new course AI digital infrastructure strategies as continental planners seek to bridge an estimated $400 billion annual development financing deficit.

UN backs Equal Earth projection to fix Mercator map errors

September 5, 2026

The international measure focuses directly on the widely utilized Mercator map projection, which was originally developed in the 16th century by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator for maritime navigation purposes. While effective for nautical direction, the mathematical scaling of the Mercator model progressively exaggerates landmass sizes farther from the equator while compressing regions near it. According to documentation published by the United Nations General Assembly, these technical distortions continue to permeate modern educational textbooks, news media broadcasts, digital mapping platforms, and official government publications worldwide.

Air Arabia boosts Sharjah Bangkok routes to 28 weekly flights

September 5, 2026

Air Arabia announced a strategic expansion of its Southeast Asian operations, increasing flight frequencies between the UAE and Thailand. Starting October 25, 2026, the airline will introduce a fourth daily non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. The added schedule brings the carrier’s weekly non-stop connections on the Sharjah-Bangkok route to 28 flights, enhancing schedule flexibility for travelers. The route expansion strengthens air connectivity between the Arabian Gulf and major Southeast Asian tourism and trade centers.

UAE houbara breeders gain new IFHC training pathway

September 4, 2026

The initiative introduces a formal registration and assessment process for breeders seeking to participate. Applicants must complete an evaluation before the program grants final acceptance. Registration does not guarantee entry, and participants must meet the initiative’s requirements before receiving support. The process allows specialists to review each applicant’s readiness and identify areas where further training or technical assistance may be required.