BRUSSELS / WAM Members of the European Parliament’s trade committee approved the EU-US trade deal, paving the way for its final adoption in June, despite some MEPs’ concerns over US President Donald Trump’s coercive approach. Lawmakers on the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade on Tuesday approved legislation eliminating EU duties on most US industrial goods, paving the way for …

WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold edged higher on Tuesday, supported by lower Treasury ‌yields. Spot gold rose 0.5 percent to $4,507.56 per ounce by 0420 ​GMT. US gold futures for August delivery gained 0.7 percent to $4,538. Among other metals, spot silver rose 0.9 percent to $75.49 per ounce, platinum gained 1.3 percent to $1,947.95 and palladium inched 0.3 percent …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Maria Camilleri Calleja, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the UAE, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, who paid a courtesy visit to mark the end of her tenure in the country. H.H. affirmed …

DUBAI/WAM  Positron AI ​​Ltd, a US-based developer of next-generation specialised AI inference infrastructure, has established its ​first ​presence outside the United States in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. The DIFC licence marks a key milestone in Positron’s regional expansion. The company has raised more than …

ABU DHABI/WAM  The UAE Government Media Office launched the Government Media Content Guideline at the latest meeting of the Government Communication Network, held at the Creators HQ in Dubai. The meeting brought together Saeed Al Eter, Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office, alongside communication directors and officials from across federal entities. The launch comes as part of the Media …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Athar+, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-driven hub dedicated to accelerating social impact, operated by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, has launched the second edition of its HACK4IMPACT hackathon, bringing together changemakers to develop practical solutions that address key social priorities and contribute to positive social impact across Abu Dhabi. Launched in line with …

SHARJAH / WAM The sixth edition of the Eid Al Adha Exhibition concluded on Sunday at Expo Centre Sharjah, following 11 consecutive days of commercial activity and community engagement. The exhibition attracted participation from more than 100 brands, including major retail operators and emerging entrepreneurial businesses, which showcased innovative products tailored to diverse consumer preferences and spending segments. This year’s …

SHARJAH / WAM In the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Honorary President of the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA), and in support of her efforts to strengthen intellectual property protection frameworks and advance the publishing and creative industries, ERRA signed a bilateral cooperation agreement with the Polish Reprographic Rights Organisation (KOPIPOL), specialising in the collective management …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AJ Industries (AJI) to explore opportunities for a strategic partnership aimed at expanding mobility services in the Emirate of Ajman. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework for both parties to scale DTC’s mobility services in Ajman, combining AJI’s local market expertise with DTC’s operational capabilities, digital …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemned the storming of the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque by settlers under the protection of the Israeli occupation police, and the raising of the occupation flag within its precincts. The Council reiterated its categorical rejection of such extremist and provocative violations, and of all actions and attempts aimed at altering …