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Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made a visit to Dubai International Airport (DXB), moving through one of the world’s busiest travel hubs as he reviewed operations and passenger services. Dubai International Airport has held its position as the busiest globally for international passengers for 12 consecutive years, and the visit focused on how that scale is being managed on the ground. Sheikh Hamdan also visited the Dubai Police operations centre, where officials walked him through smart systems aimed at improving the overall travel experience of residents and tourists alike. He also met with the…
DUBAI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that Dubai’s aviation sector, under the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, continues to play a vital role in connecting global markets, supporting the global economy through efficient passenger and cargo movement, and shaping its future. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed commended the outstanding performance of all teams at Dubai International Airport,…
ABU DHABI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, is preparing to compete at the 2026 Paris Open Grand Prix, one of the leading international competitions bringing together top jiu-Jitsu athletes from around the world. The championship will take place from April 24 to 26, 2026, in Paris. Official weigh-ins are scheduled for Friday, 24 April, followed by preliminary and semi-final matches on Saturday. The competition will conclude with the finals on Sunday in a packed schedule that tests athletes’ physical and mental readiness over three consecutive days. The National Team features…
Huawei recently entered into a strategic agreement with Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) centred on digital infrastructure and security, marking a major push by the Chinese vendor to increase its presence in Vietnam. The company will support SHB in modernising operations, designing technology architecture, building data platforms and maintaining secure operations, the lender explained in a statement. Huawei will act as a strategic advisor, aiding the planning and deployment of digital solutions spanning data, cloud, automation and AI. For SHB, the agreement forms part of a broader strategy to accelerate digitalisation and reshape its operating model, with an aim…
Four winners from Bangladesh, India, and Syria received Dh25,000 each on Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for April. Behind the wins are familiar stories of long-term entrants, group players, and first-time winners finally seeing a return after years of persistence. Among the lucky winners is Vijayakumar Chottail, a 63-year-old from Kerala. For him, the call of luck came after nearly 17 years of buying Big Ticket entries. “Big Ticket is very well known, I often come across its ads and news on social media. I’ve been participating in the draws for almost 17 years, nearly every month, on my own.…
SHARJAH, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed with the Embassy of Vietnam in the UAE ways to enhance economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral trade ties. The discussions focused on expanding private sector partnerships and unlocking new business opportunities, including plans to host a joint Sharjah–Vietnam Business Forum in 2026. The forum aims to facilitate trade and investment flows while creating a structured platform for businessmen and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities and build sustainable strategic partnerships. The discussions took place during a meeting at the Sharjah Chamber’s headquarters, where Abdallah Sultan Al Owais,…
SHARJAH, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — In a pioneering scientific achievement that reinforces the presence of University of Khorfakkan in advanced marine research, Sharjah Marine Sciences Research Centre (SMSRC) at the university has announced the launch of the Sharjah Marine Observatory (SMO). The observatory serves as an advanced scientific platform contributing to the development of environmental studies and a deeper understanding of marine ecosystem dynamics along the UAE’s eastern coast. The first phase of the project included the deployment of the marine monitoring station (S1) within the Al Qalqali Marine Reserve in Khorfakkan, located one kilometer offshore at a depth…
AJMAN, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Finance in Ajman organised a workshop titled “Financial Circular and Procedures for Preparing the Financial Plan and General Budget,” targeting budget preparation officials, human resources officers, and project and technical requirements managers across government entities in the emirate. The workshop was held as part of the Department’s efforts to develop the government financial system and enhance the efficiency of financial planning and the preparation of financial plans, in alignment with its vision to achieve a leading model for a sustainable financial environment. The workshop aimed to empower government financial cadres to…
RIYADH, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the terrorist plot targeting the national unity and stability of the United Arab Emirates, as well as its praise for the efficiency and vigilance of the UAE security services in dismantling the terrorist cell, arresting its members, and foiling its criminal plans. In a statement, carried by Saudi Press Agency (SPA) the ministry affirmed Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures it takes to safeguard security and stability and to combat extremism and terrorism…
Siemens is looking to move into the physical AI space with the release of a system capable of implementing industrial automation engineering tasks. On the opening day of Hannover Messe in Germany, Siemens stated its Eigen Engineering Agent goes beyond advisory capabilities and would, in turn, enrich the lives of engineers by taking on some of their more repetitive tasks. The agent is employed in engineering systems, handling preparation and execution along with validating the outcomes. Siemens explained it “understands its projects, writes automation code, configures systems and iterates” until defined goals are achieved. Along with tapping a shift towards…