Manama, Bahrain--Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost road safety and maintenance in the two kingdoms. The agreement was signed in a meeting between Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, and Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics of the...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Nearly 45.8 percent of employees in Saudi Arabia work more than 40 hours per week and 39.6 percent of employees work an average of 40 hours per week, according to the Health and Safety at Work Statistics for 2023 issued by the General Authority for Statistics...

LONDON, UK - The UAE has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in the Category B membership for the fourth term with the highest number of votes, following comprehensive efforts and an intensive election campaign leading up to the elections. Through its landmark initiatives, the...

Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Civil Aviation Department (SCAD) and the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) have signed an agreement to improve aviation safety throughout the world via capacity-building and education. The agreement was signed at the Sharjah SCAD's headquarters. Officials from both organisations, including Sharjah's Department of Civil Aviation Chairman...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Belgium have stressed the importance of coordinating regional and international efforts to protect civilians and intensify efforts to restore regional security and stability. The sentiments were expressed in a meeting between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Hadja...

KARAGANDA, KAZAKHSTAN - A fire at a mine in Kazakhstan owed by steel giant ArcelorMittal killed 32 people on Saturday, with over a dozen still missing and the Central Asian nation working to take over the company's local branch. ArcelorMittal -- listed in Luxembourg -- has a history of deadly disasters...

Amidst the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict, an alarming number of journalists have been killed, injured, or missing, underscoring the importance of ensuring their safety.

Tripoli, Libya-- Qatar and Libya have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in the field of civil aviation. In this connection, Qatar's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) held Thursday bilateral talks with Libyan Civil Aviation Authority. Acting President of GCAA Mohamed Faleh Al Hajri chaired the Qatari...

New Delhi, India--Brazil's leader withdrew on Monday his personal assurance that Russia President Vladimir Putin would not be arrested if he attends next year's G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, saying it would be up to the judiciary to decide. Putin missed this year's gathering in the Indian capital New...

Dubai, UAE--Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has called on the public to take all necessary measures to avoid the risk of fire due to misuse of electrical appliances and connections with increasing temperatures in summer or failure to conduct periodic maintenance. DEWA called on customers to use its smart...

Dubai, UAE--Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has exhorted community members to ensure that safety standards are always in place in their homes, especially before traveling or being away for long periods. DEWA urged its customers to follow its tips and guidelines to improve the efficiency of electricity and water...

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND  -  The UAE has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Labor Organization (ILO) to collaborate in labor inspection and occupational health and safety. The agreement, signed by UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) in the presence of its minister Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, aims to...

SHARJAH, UAE -  Sabaa Sanabel wheat flour, made from the wheat produced here, has become the first national product to obtain the Made in the UAE mark. Sabaa Sanabel wheat flour has met the highest quality and safety standards in force in the UAE, boosting its competitiveness in the market...

While companies with robust defense measures witness decreased attack volumes as criminals target easier targets, account takeovers have a profound human impact, eroding trust and causing emotional trauma. "Prevention of fraud is not just about financial savings; it is essential for a safe and secure digital future," he adds.

Washington, United States--President Joe Biden sought to reassure Americans over the country's financial system Monday as more US banks and leading European lenders were hammered amid contagion worries. Silicon Valley Bank -- a key lender to startups across the United States since the 1980s -- collapsed after a sudden run on...

The city has won a huge following among the people who see it not just as a city for business, but as one where families can co-exist with big money.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has signed an agreement with the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the field of aviation safety, including upgrading the organizational systems for safety in aviation and improving the national safety program.The agreement was signed by GACA Executive Vice President...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organized 157 training courses and awareness sessions on occupational health and safety during 2022, with the participation of 2,170 employees from various divisions. DEWA also organized its 20th Internal Health and Safety Week, which featured various activities in all aspects...

Greater investment in sustainable food cold chains is needed to reduce hunger, provide livelihoods to communities and adapt to climate change, two UN agencies said in a report launched at the COP27 climate change conference underway in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

At least nine people were killed and many wounded when a gas tanker blew up in Baghdad on Saturday night in what is being termed as an accident. The explosion was so powerful that it could be heard across much of Iraq's capital. The tanker was in a car park...

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recorded substantial growth of 22 percent in investments allocated to transmission substations during the first half of 2022, compared to the same period last year.

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts said the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) had strengthened operational safety by addressing the findings of an IAEA safety review mission five years ago.

The partnership aims to achieve the highest levels of service excellence at all terminals and facilities of Abu Dhabi Airports.

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has said that the Abu Dhabi's markets are completely free of Kinder products suspected of being linked to food poisoning in a number of European countries due to salmonella infections. In a statement, ADAFSA explained that as soon as they receive...

Qatar Airways on Monday accused aviation giant Airbus of blocking efforts to settle their billion-dollar dispute over the safety of the A350 as it announced that another plane has been grounded with peeling paintwork.

The decree details the responsibilities of both employees and employers to ensure work stability and increase productivity in the workplace.

Pfizer and BioNTech have begun enrollment for a clinical trial to test the safety and immune response of their Omicron-specific Covid-19 vaccine in adults aged up to 55.

Ajman's budget of AED2.41 billion ($656m) for 2022 has been approved by the emirate's ruler Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, with infrastructure, community facilities and the environment accounting for 39 percent of the total allocation. Economic affairs (34 percent), public services (19 percent) and public order and safety (eight...

The Saudi Public Health Authority has also announced new precautions for travelers entering the country.

In the eye of the storm of allegations that it did not act against child abuse, Meta said the campaign will prevent exactly those things.

They include urban development, health, and transport projects.