Author: Editorial team

ABU DHABI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), today received Widad Al Khaled, mother of His Excellency Ahmad Al Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, who is accompanying him on his working visit to the UAE. H.H. Sheikha Fatima welcomed Widad Al Khaled and exchanged cordial conversations with her, affirming the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the UAE and Syria and their peoples. She expressed her…

What does it take to keep going during uncertain times? Many business founders and CEOs are forced to make tough calls and re-examine leadership that is the need of the hour. Behind every redundancy decision is a calculation that goes far beyond numbers. As businesses navigate uncertainty, founders are being forced to take some of the most difficult decisions of their careers: deciding who stays and who goes. ‘You’re affecting people’s lives’ For Natasha Hatherall, founder and CEO of TishTash Group, these decisions are as personal as they are strategic. “There is no easy way to approach this,” Hatherall said.…

ABU DHABI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has revealed the results of a public opinion survey on the emirate’s single-use plastics policy, launched by EAD in 2020 as a strategic step to promote environmental sustainability and reduce the negative effects of excessive plastic consumption. As one of the emirate’s pioneering initiatives launched to positively impact the whole of the UAE, the policy set an example that contributed to the national ban and regulation of plastic products at the federal level. The agency also revealed significant results achieved since the policy’s launch, including: preventing…

Scott Wilcox, Senior Advisor and Founder, Sicuro Group. Scott Wilcox of Sicuro Group shares a practitioner’s view on how resilience and intelligence are redefining risk in the UAE. The UAE’s rise as a global hub for trade, energy, and digital infrastructure has been matched by a deliberate and highly integrated approach to risk management that prioritises coordination, speed, and real-time decision-making over fragmented or imported frameworks.  From cybersecurity and intelligence to crisis response and business continuity, the country has aligned its risk architecture to address the realities of operating in high-consequence environments. Risk is no longer treated as a compliance…

Abu Dhabi has announced on Wednesday, April 22, plans to introduce two new gates to the Darb Toll Gate system, as part of the Capital’s efforts to enhance traffic flow on main roads, improve the efficiency of road network usage, and reduce congestion. The two gates, which will be located on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in Ghantoot and on Wahat Al Karama Street at the entrance and exit of Sheikh Zayed Street, will operate 24/7 starting May 4, 2026. They will be named Ghantoot Toll Gate and Al Qurm Toll Gate. The ITC further stated that a toll fee…

SHARJAH, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), in collaboration with Ruwad, has launched an awareness platform at City Centre Al Zahia from April 23 to 25 to showcase services for investors and entrepreneurs. The platform features key offerings including instant business licensing, an AI-powered trade name generator, support services and cost estimation tools, alongside programmes supporting Emirati entrepreneurs. Officials said the initiative aims to enhance engagement with the business community, strengthen partnerships and reinforce Sharjah’s position as a leading investment destination. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr qualified for the final of the AFC Champions League Two after a 5-1 victory over Qatar’s Al Ahli at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai today. Kingsley Coman secured a hat-trick with goals in the 12th, 63rd, and eighth minute of first-half stoppage time. Angelo Gabriel and Abdullah Al Hamdan added to the tally in the 23rd and 80th minutes, respectively, while Sekou Omar Yansane scored Al Ahli’s solitary goal in the 10th minute. Al Nassr will face Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the final, following the latter’s victory over Bangkok United. Source:…

SHARJAH, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has signed a strategic partnership with ION to establish a wide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the emirate. Under the agreement, ION, a joint venture between BEEAH and Crescent Enterprises, will develop, operate and maintain more than 100 fast EV chargers. Yousif Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of SRTA, said the project will cater to the growing number of EV users while reinforcing the authority’s commitment to advancing electric mobility in line with global sustainability goals and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. He added that the…

TIVAT, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), a global clean energy leader, and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), Montenegro’s national power utility, have agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture (JV) to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Montenegro. In the presence of Admir Šahmanović, Minister of Energy and Mining for Montenegro, Khamis Rashed Ahmed Lebsaili Alshemeili, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Montenegro, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, the agreement was signed at the Adria Future Summit by Milutin Đukanović, President of the Board of Directors of EPCG, Zdravko Dragaš,…

SHARJAH, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has intensified inspections and awareness campaigns ahead of summer as part of efforts to reduce risks and enhance prevention systems. The initiatives target industrial, commercial and residential sectors, focusing on fire safety systems, evacuation plans and safe practices, while also raising awareness among employees and the wider community. Brigadier General Yousef Obaid Harmoul Al Shamsi, Director General of the Authority, said the proactive approach strengthens monitoring, improves response times and helps contain risks before escalation, stressing that awareness and partnerships are key to building a safer and more sustainable…