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Sharjah Police is offering motorists easier access to traffic and licensing services as police expand efforts to reduce the time and effort needed to complete vehicle-related procedures. The police said its ‘Your Path, Made Easy’ initiative brings a range of traffic, licensing and customer services together in one place, helping residents understand available procedures and access them through more convenient channels. Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Ahmed bin Al Sheikh, Deputy Director of the Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department said bringing several services and facilities onto a single platform allows motorists to learn about available options, understand procedures more clearly and complete transactions more…

DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Nearly three decades after its launch, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) has evolved into a comprehensive platform spanning energy, water, green development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), decarbonisation, green mobility, hydrogen and sustainable cities. The 28th edition of WETEX, organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), will take place from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX, said the exhibition has become a leading platform for supporting partnerships, exchanging knowledge and expertise,…

SEOUL, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Hanwha Finance is expanding its cooperation with Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem, strengthening connections between the Republic of Korea and Abu Dhabi through its ‘Digital Asset Silk Road’ vision, a concept aimed at connecting financial markets and institutions on both sides and enhancing cooperation in digital assets and financial services. Hanwha Life, Hanwha General Insurance, Hanwha Investment & Securities and Hanwha Asset Management, collectively Hanwha Finance, announced expanded cooperation with Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem following the signing of partnerships with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi,…

Residents of a new Dh6-billion residential community on Yas Island will be able to walk, cycle and run through the development without having to navigate surface traffic, its developer said on Friday, September 18.The Wadi, launched by Cosmo Developments, will have its cars and parking facilities placed underground, leaving the surface of the 140,700-sqm development largely free of vehicles. The project will include a running route stretching about six kilometres through the community, alongside pedestrian and cycling paths, landscaped areas, water features, parks and a central valley. “It’s a close community that is really designed to give this kind of…

For several years, Hollywood awards bodies have faced sustained scrutiny over who is recognised — and who is overlooked — when trophies are handed out. From #OscarsSoWhite to repeated conversations around representation at the Emmys, critics have argued that diverse casts and stories have not always been matched by equally diverse nomination lists or winners’ circles. That debate has returned to the spotlight following the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, where no actor of colour won across any of the 12 lead and supporting acting categories. It marked the first time in five years that the major performance awards went entirely to…

Pakistan Test skipper Babar Azam has turned to domestic cricket in a bid to regain form and sharpen his game in the longer format.Azam is set to represent Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) as a guest player in the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade 1 first-class tournament, Cricinfo reported.Azam had asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to facilitate his inclusion in a domestic side so he could remain in touch with red-ball cricket and work on his game. The PCB subsequently arranged his participation with OGDCL.The 31-year-old has not scored a Test century since December 2022, when he made…

Eight-week experience at Al Bayan and Emarat Al Youm prepares participants for careers in journalism Dubai: Dubai Media has launched a new cohort of its Media Pioneer Programme, dedicated this year to preparing and developing Emirati journalists as part of its ongoing commitment to investing in national talent and building a new generation of media professionals equipped to shape the future of journalism. Building on the success of the programme’s first edition, which focused on developing Emirati photographers, this year’s cohort is designed to prepare aspiring Emirati journalists through an immersive newsroom experience within Al Bayan and Emarat Al Youm,…

James Neilson, OPSWAT, explains why threats and attacks are pushing critical infrastructure organisations towards a protection-first cybersecurity strategy. Source: Tahawul Tech

Schools have introduced a five-step electronic form process for submitting sick leave certificates, accessible via a designated link or QR code using the student’s Ministry email Dubai: Government and private school administrations that implement the Ministry of Education curriculum have announced that they will not accept medical excuses for students submitted via social media applications.  They have informed parents that the electronic form is the only way to submit and upload sick leave certificates for students, and they have stopped receiving sick leave certificates via communication applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram or any other communication channels, in order to…

Emirates wraps up Arabian Travel Market 2026 with 30+ deals across 16 countries, showcasing its first electric Premium Economy seat, expanding tourism and new-segment partnershipsEmirates closed Arabian Travel Market 2026 having signed more than 30 agreements at the industry event, spanning tourism boards across 16 countries, and organisations at the centre of new customer segments and communities.Premium Economy is a standout drawThe highlight of the airline’s stand was its first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, shown publicly for the first time at ATM 2026. Thousands of visitors were able to sit in the seats and explore the latest functions and…