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RAS AL KHAIMAH, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, said that the tourism sector represents a key pillar of the national economy and a major driver of sustainable development, supported by the UAE’s ambitious vision, strong fundamentals and advanced infrastructure, which have consolidated its position among the world’s leading tourism destinations. This came during H.H. Sheikh Saud’s attendance today, accompanied by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department, at the Emirates Tourism Council meeting organised…

OpenAI‘s ChatGPT could soon fall under stricter rules from the European Commission’s (EC) Digital Services Act (DSA), a move which reflects the AI company’s growing user base in the market. The EC apparently told Reuters in a statement it was assessing whether it should designate the platform as a large online search engine after OpenAI published user numbers for ChatGPT above 45 million, the threshold for falling under the scope of DSA. In line with existing EC requirements, OpenAI told the regulator ChatGPT’s search offering had 120.4 million average monthly active recipients in the European Union over the six months…

The Sharjah Private Education Authority announced late Tuesday that administrative and teaching staff in private schools and nurseries across the emirate will return to in-person work from Wednesday (April 15). The move, based on a decision by the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, aims to ensure readiness and provide training on emergency and crisis response protocols. Late on Tuesday, the authority also confirmed that nurseries in Sharjah will begin welcoming children again from Thursday (April 16) marking a key step in the phased return to in-person early childhood education. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

SHARJAH, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — The real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah continued its strong performance during the first quarter of 2026, achieving notable growth in trading value and total transactions despite regional challenges. Total real estate trading value reached AED18.5 billion, compared to AED13.2 billion during the same period in 2025, marking a growth of 40.7 percent and reflecting the sector’s resilience and growing investor confidence. According to data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the total number of real estate transactions executed during the first quarter reached 29,235, representing an increase of 18.9…

The European Commission (EC) recently issued their approval for Orange Business to buyout its joint venture partner in Spanish operator MasOrange, stating there were no competition concerns raised by the move. Having assessed the proposed €4.3 billion deal using its simplified merger review procedure, which is used for cases deemed unlikely to be problematic, the regulator concluded the change in ownership would have limited impact on the market structure in Spain. Orange signed a binding agreement with JV partner Lorca in December 2025 and subsequently filed the case with the EC in March. On inking the buyout agreement, Orange positioned…

ABU DHABI, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF) held its first regular meeting for 2026 under the chairmanship of Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UBF and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RAKBANK, to review global and regional developments and challenges, and explore ways to address them in order to achieve UBF’s strategic plans and enhance the role of the banking and financial sector in advancing the UAE’s strategic objectives. The Council commended the strong performance of the banking sector during 2025, and reaffirmed the UAE banking and financial…

DUBAI, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the Sensory Rooms project at Al Satwa and Oud Maitha Bus Stations to improve the mobility experience for People of Determination, particularly children with autism. The initiative supports RTA’s strategic goals of elevating customer happiness by delivering specialised services for all segments of the community. It also reflects efforts to strengthen corporate reputation and maximise the use of space across facilities to deliver innovative, customer-focused services. The project aligns with the leadership’s vision to deliver high-quality services that improve the comfort and well-being of People of…

Abu Dhabi’s public transport network will see a key change from April 15, as authorities announce the closure of Rabdan Bus Interchange, introducing alternative hubs aimed at improving connectivity across the emirate. In an update on Tuesday (April 15), Abu Dhabi Mobility said passengers will be redirected to upgraded facilities at Al Qanah and Al Maqta’a Mall. Several bus routes will now operate via the new bus system, including 407, 300, 203, 101, L42, X5, A10, Q3. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Check out the routes below: Routes L42 and X5 will…

ISTANBUL, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) –Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Numan Kurtulmuş, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, have reaffirmed their condemnation of what they described as Iran’s blatant attacks on the territory of the United Arab Emirates. This came during Ghobash’s official visit to Istanbul to participate in the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the 217th session of the Governing Council, hosted by the Turkish Parliament. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the serious developments in the region amid escalating military tensions that threaten to push it toward…

Kaspersky recent survey highlights considerable gap between consumers’ confidence in identifying online scams and their actual exposure to cyber threats. According to the findings, more than one-third of respondents (44%) in the UAE reported encountering an online scam or attempted scam within the past 12 months, underscoring the persistent and evolving nature of digital risks. Worryingly, these threats are far from hypothetical: same third (44%) of surveyed users have fallen victim to online scams resulting in data compromise or financial loss. Among those affected, half (50%) experienced scams via social media platforms, while 43% reported investment or financial fraud attempts,…