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Abu Dhabi Judicial Department embarks on adopting AI-focused projects for correctional centers

Maria Rabbani
Photo Credit: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department New projects should be launched time to time, as they enhance security, rehabilitation and rights’ access under judicial reforms. A couple of advanced technology projects have been approved to be launched, driven by AI, by the Correctional and Rehabilitation Committee at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. These projects are driven by
News UAE

Sharjah Institute for Heritage showcases extensive cultural publications at Sharjah Literature Festival

Image Credit : WAM Sharjah, January 7, 2026 The Sharjah Institute for Heritage is contributing a wide range of knowledge-driven content and specialised publications to the second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival, reinforcing its role in preserving and promoting cultural heritage. The institute’s pavilion features more than 1,100 publications focused on tangible
Retail

Ajman Chamber launches “Eco Smart Industry” initiative to drive sustainable manufacturing

Miguel Hadchity
Photo Credit: Ajman Chamber Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry has inaugurated a new initiative, “Eco Smart Industry,” designed to support member factories in enhancing their environmental performance and transitioning toward sustainable production models. According to the Emirates News Agency, the program encourages private-sector
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Is Isra Wal Miraj a public holiday in the UAE?

Isra Wal Miraj, which translates to the Night Journey and Ascension, is observed on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic calendar. This year, the occasion is expected to fall on Friday, January 16, subject to moon sighting. While Isra Wal Miraj is officially recognised as a public holiday in countries […]
News UAE

Unsettled weather to persist across UAE until Thursday

Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are set to continue across the UAE until Thursday, bringing dusty skies, shifting cloud cover, active winds and occasional chances of light rain, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Forecasters said weather conditions will vary across different parts of the country over the coming days, ranging from dusty and hazy […]
News Qatar

QatarEnergy, Egypt sign MoU to expand LNG supply cooperation

Photo Credit: WAM QatarEnergy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, with a particular focus on supplying liquefied natural gas to Egypt. The agreement was signed at QatarEnergy’s headquarters in Doha by Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy […]