Author: Editorial team
SHARJAH, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) will hold its fourteenth session on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as part of its work for the third regular session of the eleventh legislative term. The session will be held at the Council’s headquarters in Sharjah, chaired by Halima Humaid, Speaker of the Council. The agenda, following the ratification of the minutes of the thirteenth session, includes the Council’s discussion of the 2026 draft law concerning the regulation of the University of Arts. Attending the session are: Dr Mansour Mohammed bin Nassar, Member of the Executive Council of the…
Nurseries in Dubai must complete a mandatory orientation before welcoming students back, as part of strict reopening protocols ahead of a phased return to in-person learning starting this week. On Tuesday, the UAE’s Education, Human Resources, and Community Development Council signalled a phased resumption of early childhood education nationwide, but emphasised the importance of preparedness and compliance. Following this announcement, Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said that nurseries in the emirate are set for a gradual return to on-site learning starting Thursday (April 16). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. As…
Eng. Amjad Arab, Chief Carriers & Wholesales Office, Salam. The telecommunications wholesale market has undergone a paradigm shift that few industry observers saw coming. What began as a defensive posture against hyperscaler market entry has evolved into one of the most significant strategic realignments in modern telecommunications history. This transformation is perhaps nowhere more evident than in Saudi Arabia’s telecom market, valued at $18.32 billion in 2025, which has catalysed a new model of telco-hyperscaler collaboration that is setting global precedents. The traditional telecommunications operating model, centered on infrastructure ownership, bandwidth provisioning, and territorial market defense, has proven insufficient for the current digital economy’s demands. Historical competitive frameworks that…
Residents of Discovery Gardens will be able to avail discounted subscription parking rates starting April 15, Parkonic announced. The revised subscription plans are as follows: Monthly: Dh672 Quarterly: Dh1,999 For six months: Dh3,999 Annually: Dh4,999 As of January 2026, a monthly membership was set at Dh945 and a quarterly membership at Dh2,625. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Parkonic noted that the update was coordinated with the relevant stakeholders, taking into account community feedback, as part of the ongoing review of the parking framework in Discovery Gardens. Residents can activate their free parking…
ABU DHABI, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Competitiveness Council (ETCC) announced significant enhancements to the Nafis programme, following its recent extension through 2040. These updates underscore the UAE leadership’s commitment to empowering citizens, strengthening Emirati families, and building a resilient national framework capable of adapting to economic and social shifts. The updates include amendments to the Child Allowance Scheme for UAE nationals employed in the private sector, as well as removing the cap on the number of eligible children. The scope of support has been expanded to include the children of female nationals working in the private sector,…
ABU DHABI, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has signed agreement with Abdulhameed Al Khoori Property Investment to develop and operate a community sports centre in the Al Mushrif area for a period of 32 years, including two years for development and 30 years for operation. The project comes as part of Abu Dhabi’s efforts to enhance sports infrastructure and provide integrated facilities that support members of the community and enable people of all groups to engage in sports activities. The project will be built on a 3,000-square-meter plot of land and aims to deliver a…
SHARJAH, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with 06 Mall affiliated with Alef Group, launched a distinguished national initiative as part of the “Proud of the UAE” campaign, in response to the directives of the wise leadership. The initiative featured the distribution of UAE flags to SCCI employees and visitors at 06 Mall, promoting community engagement and strengthening national identity. It also reinforced the values of unity that underpin the UAE’s development journey, aligning with broader efforts to foster social cohesion. The Sharjah Chamber affirmed that its participation in the “Proud…
(L-R) Samir Chopra, Founder & CEO of RNS Technology Services & Vidit Arora, Founder & CEO of QuilrAI. RNS Technology Services, a leading global cybersecurity provider headquartered in Dubai, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with QuilrAI, an innovative AI-driven enterprise security platform based in Austin, Texas. This collaboration marks a major step forward in bringing advanced AI powered human risk and data protection capabilities to organisations across the Middle East and beyond. As enterprise adoption of AI accelerates, new security risks such as shadow AI usage, data leakage, and autonomous agent vulnerabilities are rapidly emerging. The partnership will…
The education authorities in Sharjah announced late Tuesday night that nurseries in the emirate will reopen to children starting Thursday, April 16. The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) said this marks an important step toward a phased return to in-person early childhood education across the UAE. The authority said nurseries in government facilities and commercial buildings will reopen only after administrative and teaching staff complete mandatory training on emergency and crisis protocols. This move aims to ensure children return to a safe, well-prepared, and supportive environment. Authorities in Sharjah also announced that all administrative and teaching staff in private schools…
MANAMA, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — Bahrain’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 3.5 percent at constant prices in 2025 compared with 2024, according to preliminary national accounts estimates released by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). Real GDP reached BHD15,709.8 million in 2025 at constant prices, up from BHD15,181.4 million in 2024. In the fourth quarter, GDP expanded 4.6 percent at constant prices and 5.1 percent at current prices year-on-year, the Bahrain News Agency reported. The non-oil sector rose by 7.4 percent at constant prices and 7.9 percent at current prices. Source: Emirates News Agency