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AJMAN, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Arbitration Centre at the Ajman Chamber has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal Professionals and its training arm, the Higher Institute for Legal Training, to foster scientific and professional cooperation in legal fields, enhance joint efforts in developing the arbitration system and alternative Dispute Resolution methods, promote legal awareness, and qualify national competencies in the fields of arbitration. The MoU was signed by Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Muwaiji, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ajman Chamber, and Counsellor Zayed Saeed Al…
AJMAN, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, received Gerardo Pérez, Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to the UAE, at his office in the Emiri Diwan. H.H. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his duties. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations across various fields in the interests of the two friendly countries and peoples. The ambassador expressed his pleasure at meeting the Crown Prince of Ajman and thanked him for the generous hospitality and warm reception.…
Many UAE organisations today are laser-focused on agentic AI, which promises to deliver significant gains in productivity and innovation of benefit to the nation. At the same time, many face challenges in navigating the lightning fast changes that AI is driving. Organisations must address the growing trust gap, particularly across security, privacy and infrastructure. ‘Trust’ has become an increasingly prominent part of discussions around AI. Without foundational trust, employees and customers are less likely to use AI to its full potential. And as Jeetu Patel, Cisco President and Chief Product Office has recently stated, there is also a strong competitive…
A Dubai teenager who says he fell in love with economics simply by trying to make sense of the news has become the first student to win an individual gold medal for the UAE at the International Economics Olympiad. Ali-Mansur Valiyev, 17, a Grade 12 student at Dubai College, beat more than 200 students from 56 countries to claim gold at this year’s competition, following two years of training, national qualifiers and independent study. “I was always interested in reading about businesses and understanding what was happening in the world,” Valiyev told Khaleej Times. “A lot of it was the news.…
SHARJAH, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS), in collaboration with e&, has launched a new Innovation Lab at its campus to strengthen research, innovation and entrepreneurship. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah. The Innovation Lab is designed to bring academia and industry closer together by enabling students and researchers to develop expertise in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies while transforming innovative ideas into practical solutions and prototypes. The facility includes a Central AI experience,…
SHARJAH, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has launched the second season of its “Makers of Good” programme, targeting children and youth aged 8 to 12. The initiative aims to develop participants’ media skills, instil the values of giving and humanitarian work, and prepare a generation capable of delivering humanitarian messages through creative and modern media platforms. Mohammed Ibrahim bin Nassar, Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing at SCI, stated that the second season builds directly on the success of the programme’s inaugural edition. He noted that the new season has been expanded to combine media training…
Abu Dhabi – In line with the Abu Dhabi Government’s commitment to elevating public-sector leadership, the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) has launched the AI-powered Policy Development Programme, a new executive capability-building initiative designed for Executive Directors and equivalent senior leaders with strategic and operational involvement in policy design, implementation and oversight. To deliver the programme, the DGE has partnered with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), a world-leading policy institute. Through this AI-powered programme, executive-level professionals will develop advanced policy development skills that enhance policy quality and support the translation of knowledge into…
You spot a Dh500 flight online and immediately consider it a bargain. But for many UAE residents planning their summer escapes, that initial excitement is quickly replaced by a shock as the true cost of the holiday becomes clear. Once baggage fees, seat selection, visas, travel insurance, hotels, transfers, and daily expenses are included, the initial low airfare can result in a holiday costing several thousand dirhams. “People often see an advert for a Dh500 flight and think, ‘That’s such a cheap holiday!’ But the flight is just the starting point,” explains Ipshita Sharma, a travel agent for SCN Travel…
ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) recently hosted its first Inpatient Smart Room & Innovation Expo, bringing together healthcare professionals, technology partners and industry experts to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of healthcare delivery. The event featured a series of interactive innovation kiosks and technology demonstrations, giving participants the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge digital health solutions, smart patient care technologies and emerging innovations designed to enhance patient experience, clinical efficiency and healthcare outcomes. During the expo, participants discussed the hospital’s digital transformation journey, highlighting advanced digital health solutions, including smart healthcare…
DUBAI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Holding Community Management has entered into a strategic partnership with PlusX Electric to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility across its managed residential communities. Under the agreement, PlusX Electric deployed its portable EV charging pods within the communities managed by Dubai Holding Community Management, enabling residents to access charging services directly at their locations when needed. The self-contained pods operate without the need for permanent electrical infrastructure or civil works, allowing for flexible deployment while minimising disruption within these residential communities. Francis Giani, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Holding Community Management, said, “This…