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UAE media delegation to visit Kuwait in February

News Editor 27/01/2026

Image Credit : Dubai Media Office A high-level UAE media delegation will visit Kuwait in early February as part of a cultural and professional exchange celebrating the strong and longstanding ties between the two countries. The visit follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin

Events UAE

Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025 Concludes as a Landmark Gathering Shaping the Future of Web3 and Digital Economies

News Editor 27/01/2026

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025, which was organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of Blockchain, held from December 10-11, 2025, at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi, achieved the goal of being a leading platform that influences the worldwide blockchain and Web3 ecosystem in the Middle East region. The […]

UAE Weather

NCM warns of humid mornings, fog risk in parts of UAE until Saturday

News Editor 27/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast continued humid conditions during the morning hours across several inland and coastal areas of the UAE, with a chance of fog or light fog forming from tomorrow through January 31. According to the latest outlook, weather conditions will generally remain fair to partly cloudy, […]

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Ajman establishes Rental Dispute Resolution Centre under new law

News Editor 26/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM AJMAN, January 26, 2026 His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (1) of 2026 to establish the Rental Dispute Resolution Centre in the emirate, replacing the existing rental disputes committee. The new law is designed to strengthen the legislative […]

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Dubai Police brings next-generation automation to forensic laboratories

News Editor 26/01/2026

Image Credit : Dubai Police Dubai Police has signed a memorandum of understanding with global laboratory technology firm Eppendorf to advance the automation of forensic laboratories and strengthen scientific capabilities that support the justice system. The agreement was signed at the General Department of Forensic Sciences and Criminology by Major General Ahmad Thani bin

Travel

UAE, Qatar–US flights disrupted as severe winter storm causes delays and cancellations

News Editor 26/01/2026

Photo Credit: X Dubai: Air travel between the UAE, Qatar and the United States continues to face significant disruption as a powerful winter storm impacts the US East Coast, forcing airport closures, widespread delays and flight cancellations on key transatlantic routes. There were signs of gradual improvement on Monday after the storm moved out of […]

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Ministry of Defence Coding Challenge wraps up at UMEX and SimTEX 2026

News Editor 23/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Coding Challenge has successfully concluded alongside the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs and Chairman of the Smart […]

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Metal Park launched as world’s first AED430 million pay-as-you-grow metals ecosystem in KEZAD

News Editor 23/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi has launched Metal Park, the world’s first pay-as-you-grow metals ecosystem, marking a major shift in how downstream metals businesses access industrial infrastructure and logistics. The AED430 million development was unveiled by Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group in the presence of Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of […]

Transport UAE

Sharjah public parking grace period explained: What drivers should know

News Editor 23/01/2026

Photo Credit: Gulf News Motorists in Sharjah who need to make a quick stop for groceries, medicines or other short errands may not need to pay for a full hour of parking. Sharjah Municipality has clarified that a 10-minute grace period applies across public parking spaces in the emirate. The confirmation was shared by Sharjah […]

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Tata Projects appointed EPC partner for SAF One Middle East sustainable aviation fuel project

News Editor 22/01/2026

Image Credit : Tata Projects Limited has been appointed as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner for a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project in the Middle East, being developed by SAF One Energy Management Limited. The HEFA-based (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) facility will convert used cooking oil and other waste oils and […]

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Natural parks across UAE emerge as investment hubs for entrepreneurs

News Editor 22/01/2026

Image Credit: WAM The UAE is strengthening its focus on parks and green spaces as a central pillar of its sustainability strategy and quality-of-life agenda, with natural parks increasingly positioned as engines for economic activity, entrepreneurship, and private-sector investment. National initiatives aimed at expanding urban greenery, increasing tree cover, and

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Sheikh Mohammed launches District IO, targeting Dh103bn boost to UAE GDP over next decade

News Editor 22/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai’s economic growth agenda took a major step forward on Thursday as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched District IO, a new economic district designed to accelerate innovation and support emerging sectors of the economy. Unveiled at Dubai Silicon Oasis, the project is expected to contribute more than Dh103 billion to […]

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Calidus, Hameem Technologies and Aergility partner to produce VTOL unmanned aircraft in Abu Dhabi

News Editor 21/01/2026

Calidus Holding Group has announced a strategic partnership with Hameem Technologies and Aergility to jointly develop and manufacture two unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft, ALRASID and ALTARESH, strengthening the UAE’s national aerospace and defence capabilities. The VTOL platforms are designed to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

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FAHR, PwC partner to boost national talent development and future readiness

News Editor 21/01/2026

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has entered into a strategic partnership with PwC to roll out a knowledge transfer programme across the federal government, aimed at accelerating national talent development and strengthening future readiness. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Cooperation signed by Faisal bin Butti Al Mheiri,

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia issues nationwide Ramadan guidelines for mosques

News Editor 21/01/2026

Saudi Arabia has issued a new set of nationwide guidelines for mosques ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, outlining operational, religious and organisational measures aimed at enhancing the worship experience and ensuring orderly observance across the Kingdom. In a circular released ahead of Ramadan, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance detailed

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EDGE and Barzan Holdings to form strategic defence joint venture in Qatar

News Editor 20/01/2026

UAE-based EDGE Group and Qatar’s Barzan Holdings have signed an agreement to establish a strategic joint venture aimed at the joint development of advanced defence technologies, strengthening long-term industrial cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony held on the sidelines of DIMDEX 2026, which opened this week in

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Calidus unveils next-generation defence systems at UMEX and SimTEX 2026

News Editor 20/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Calidus Holding Group has showcased a range of newly developed defence systems for the first time during its participation in the seventh edition of UMEX and SimTEX 2026. The UAE-based defence and manufacturing group presented advanced vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

Defence & Security UAE

Sharjah hosts 44th Police Shooting Championship

News Editor 20/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM SHARJAH The 44th Police Shooting Championship has officially begun in Sharjah, bringing together law enforcement marksmen from across the UAE and abroad. Organised by the Police Sports Association under the Ministry of Interior, the competition will run until January 29. The championship is being hosted by Sharjah Police at the shooting ranges […]

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Dubai pilots pooled SUV school transport to ease congestion

News Editor 19/01/2026

Dubai has launched a pilot school transport pooling service aimed at reducing traffic congestion, lowering costs, cutting travel times, and shrinking carbon emissions during peak school hours. The initiative, rolled out last week by Roads and Transport Authority in partnership with Yango Group and Urban Express, introduces shared SUV transport for students travelling to

Aviation News UAE

GCAA rolls out second phase of F.O.C.U.S. aviation platform

News Editor 19/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority has launched the second phase of its Flight Operations Centralised Unified System, known as F.O.C.U.S., introducing a live display and monitoring platform that strengthens coordination across the UAE’s aviation network. The new phase follows the earlier launch of the platform’s dedicated website and forms part of […]