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Sharjah: The Sharjah Government Media Office announced the temporary closure of Al Hamriya Beach as a precautionary measure to prevent marine pollution from an oil spill from a tanker. In a statement posted on its X platform, the office said that specialised teams and relevant authorities in the emirate have taken the necessary steps to ensure the safety of the beaches and prevent the pollution from reaching them. The specialised teams called on fishermen and sea users to adhere to the instructions issued in order to preserve public safety, while stressing the need for the public to obtain information from…

Abu Dhabi-based technology holding group G42 and five of its portfolio companies signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Greek government and private-sector partners on Friday, covering AI infrastructure, government services, life sciences and smart cities.The agreements were signed during an official visit to Athens led by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, which included the UAE-Greece Business Forum. They extend G42’s Intelligence Grid, its vision of making AI as accessible and reliable as electricity, into Greece.Khazna Data Centers and Core42 will explore building an AI factory in Greece with Copelouzos Group. Khazna would lead development of the physical infrastructure, while…

Enzo Maresca said Phil Foden provided evidence that his prolonged slump might finally be over with a hat trick in Manchester City’s 5-1 rout of AEK Athens in the Champions League on Tuesday.After struggling badly over the last two seasons, England playmaker Foden could be on the brink of a long-awaited renaissance after his sublime display at the Etihad Stadium.It has been a trying period for the 26-year-old, who has admitted suffering with mental health issues.Foden fell out of favour with former City boss Pep Guardiola and hadn’t scored for 10 months prior to his goal in Saturday’s Premier League…

Dubai: Google.org is supporting INJAZ Al-Arab with $2.4 million in funding to empower youth across the Middle East and North Africa region with digital safety and online citizenship training over four-years through Google’s Arabic-language Abtal Al Internet (Be Internet Awesome) curriculum. The initiative aims to reach over 2.3 million young people across nine countries including the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. First launched in Arabic in 2018, Abtal Al Internet is Google’s digital literacy programme for children between the ages of seven and thirteen. The grant marks Google’s latest contribution to online safety in the region.…

ZWSOFT, a global provider of engineering design software, has appointed Logicom Saudi Arabia as their distributor in the Kingdom, strengthening access to professional computer-aided design (CAD) solutions for local businesses. The partnership combines ZWSOFT’s engineering software expertise with Logicom’s established distribution capabilities and local partner network to support Saudi Arabia’s architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. The collaboration aims to help businesses improve productivity and modernise workflows through accessible, high-performance and cost-efficient design technologies. At the heart of the offering is ZWCAD, ZWSOFT’s flagship CAD solution, featuring DWG compatibility, a familiar design environment and cost-efficient licensing. The partnership will help…

GUANGDONG, China, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, headed a delegation from the Emirate on a six-day visit to Guangdong and Fujian provinces in China, where he held a series of high-level meetings with business leaders and visited multiple top Chinese companies. The visit sought to strengthen economic ties and explore new opportunities for investment and cooperation between Ras Al Khaimah and China. H.H. Sheikh Saud said: “Ras Al Khaimah’s growing relations with China are founded on a shared commitment to long-term cooperation, innovation…

DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The annual Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity summit returns to Dubai from 18 to 21 November 2026. Held under the patronage and leadership of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the summit brings together one of the world’s largest and most diverse communities of academic innovators and provides a platform for turning research into real-world impact. This year’s edition will take place on The Prototype Floor during Dubai Future Week, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed…

Abu Dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, following the martyrdom of two National Guard officers in a reconnaissance helicopter crash in the Najran region. The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr…

Abu Dhabi Global Market has taken action against an auditing firm, imposing a fine of $88,000 for audit failures during an inspection.Action was taken against MCA Auditors and Advisors LLP (MCA Auditors) and its Audit Principal after deficiencies were identified in an audit MCA Auditors conducted for an ADGM-registered company. This follows an on-site inspection, conducted by the authority, to assess MCA Auditors’ compliance with ADGM’s Auditors Rules and the quality of its audit work.These were in multiple areas of the audit, including risk assessment procedures, fraud risk considerations, group audit requirements, communications with those charged with governance, and insufficient…

Dubai: An employee was surprised to receive text messages stating that large sums of money had been deducted from her bank account and savings, even though she had not been using her phone or making any purchases.  Reports revealed a gang of six people who had stolen bank card data through a fake website and reused it for purchases and money transfers to digital wallets. The Dubai Police General Command announced the arrest of the gang members, who relied on obtaining the victims’ bank card data and then using it to carry out debit and money transfer operations without the…