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

Events

Khalifa University President showcases climate leadership at World Economic Forum in Davos

Miguel Hadchity 23/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — At the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Khalifa University of Science and Technology President, Ebrahim Al Hajri, presented the institution’s comprehensive strategy and achievements in climate action and sustainability. His participation underscored the university’s rising international profile as a research-intensive

News

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 […]

Events

Record turnout at Aviation Career Fair highlights sector’s future and new research award

Miguel Hadchity 22/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The “Promising Future” Career Fair in Civil Aviation opened on Wednesday at Dubai’s Etihad Museum with an unprecedented registration of over 13,000 students and job seekers. Organised by the General Civil Aviation Authority, the two-day event brings together 27 government entities, airlines, manufacturers, and academic

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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,

Logistics

AD Ports Group sells key logistics park to Mair Group in $80m deal

Miguel Hadchity 21/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — AD Ports Group has announced the sale of KEZAD Logistics Park – KLP Free Zone 3 to Mair Group for a total value of AED 295 million ($80.3 million). According to the Emirates News Agency, the transaction includes the sale of warehouse assets and a land […]

Banking UAE

ADIB pioneers Open Finance rollout among Islamic banks in the UAE

Maria Rabbani 20/01/2026

Photo Credit: Zawya Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank) has introduced Open Finance, becoming the first Islamic bank in the country to operationalise the model under the UAE’s national Open Finance framework. The rollout supports the Central Bank of the UAE’s AlTareq initiative, which is designed to modernise the financial sector by enabling […]

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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 […]

Energy

ADNOC Gas inks major LNG supply deal with India’s HPCL during presidential visit

Miguel Hadchity 20/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — ADNOC Gas plc has signed a landmark long-term sales and purchase agreement valued between $2.5 and $3 billion with India’s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. The ten-year pact, which converts a previously announced Heads of Agreement, covers the annual supply of 0.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural […]

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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 […]

Events

World of Coffee Dubai 2026 launches as largest edition, secures key global partnership

Miguel Hadchity 19/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai officially opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday, marking its largest and most globally diverse event to date. Organized by DXB LIVE in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association, the event features over 2,100 exhibiting companies […]

Health UAE

Abu Dhabi launches blood test to detect multiple cancers early

News Editor 19/01/2026

Abu Dhabi has introduced a new blood-based cancer screening test that can detect more than 70 types of cancer at an early stage, even before symptoms appear, marking a significant step forward in preventive healthcare. The non-invasive test, Trucheck™ intelli, has been launched by Burjeel Hospitals and is designed for asymptomatic individuals, particularly those aged […]

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Abu Dhabi University inaugurates UAE’s first research-driven 3D concrete printed chamber

News Editor 16/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi, January 16, 2026: Abu Dhabi University has inaugurated a research-driven 3D concrete printed instrumented research chamber, marking a first-of-its-kind, full-scale facility developed entirely within an academic setting in the UAE. Unveiled at the university’s Innovation Center and 3D Concrete Printing Research Lab, the facility is designed to

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Parkin issues fraud alert, urges customers to stay vigilant

News Editor 16/01/2026

Image Credit : Parkin Parkin has issued a public warning after reports of fraudsters impersonating the company and attempting to deceive customers through fake messages and links. In a statement shared on social media, Parkin clarified that all official SMS communications are sent only from the short code 7275. Customers have been urged not to […]