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DUBAI, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the commencement of commercial operations of the autonomous taxi service in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, in partnership with Apollo Go and WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technologies. WeRide vehicles are made available to the public through the Uber app, while Tawasul Transport is responsible for fleet management and operations. Apollo Go, a subsidiary of Baidu, provides autonomous mobility services via the Apollo Go app in collaboration with the Dubai Taxi Company to support local operations. The rollout reflects Dubai’s approach…
President Donald Trump recently appointed several Silicon Valley executives to serve on his science and technology panel, including Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle executive chair Larry Ellison. The executives are part of a 13-person panel appointed by Trump to serve on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) which will weigh in on AI policies and other technology issues “PCAST brings together the Nation’s foremost luminaries in science and technology to advise the President and provide recommendations on strengthening American leadership in science and technology”, according to a press release issued…
DUBAI, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved a series of initiatives and strategies empowering individuals and society, promoting trade and investment, enhancing means of measuring economic performance, and safeguarding the workforce, as the Council met in his presence. The meeting accorded approvals to five key projects and initiatives: AED1 billion in economic incentives for Dubai’s economy and society at large; results underlining Dubai’s economic growth during the fourth quarter…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, approved a Dh1-billion support package for the emirate’s business sector, set to be rolled out from April 1, over the next three to six months. As he chaired a meeting of the Executive Council, Sheikh Hamdan announced measures aimed at strengthening the economy’s resilience, readiness, and agility as the region tackles economic uncertainty during escalating tensions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sheikh Hamdan also highlighted Dubai’s resilience, growth, and continued support for businesses and families amid challenges. ‘Our message is…
Travelling overseas is rarely a simple task, even for adults, so it’s easy to imagine the toll it may take on our furry companions. For pet owners in the UAE planning an international move, the responsibility extends far beyond flight bookings and luggage shipments. To make that process a tad bit easier, Emirates has introduced an upgraded version of its pet transport service, formalising a dedicated, round-the-clock support system designed to streamline how animals travel across its global network. Here’s how it works: A more structured approach to pet travel The airline’s latest update builds on its existing Emirates Pets…
ABU DHABI, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — Marking its 10th year of operations, ADGM, Abu Dhabi’s International Financial Centre (IFC), delivered another year of solid growth and strategic milestones, reinforcing its role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s status as the ‘Capital of Capital’. Building on the strong momentum of recent years, ADGM continued to attract substantial international capital, world-class talent and leading institutions to the UAE capital. At the end of 2025, the number of active licences in ADGM surpassed 12,000, while the number of individuals working within the financial centre increased by 51 percent to 44,339. Meanwhile, Assets Under Management…
SHARJAH, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), observed on Monday evening at the headquarters of the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub of the University of Sharjah, via a live broadcast, the launch of the “SharjahSat 2” cube satellite, aboard the “Falcon 9” rocket from the “SpaceX” company at Vandenberg Air Base in California, USA. H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed extended congratulations to the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al…
Apple recently added age verification rules across a range of its services in the UK, in response to pressure from the government around ensuring safety on the internet for younger users. The company stated its latest software update, made available on the 25th of March 2026, means adults must confirm they are aged 18-years or older to use certain services or features. Age can be confirmed with a credit card or by scanning an ID. If a payment method is already on file, Apple will check to confirm if the user is of age. For those underage, or adults who…
SHARJAH, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) continues to advance the Access Sharjah Challenge 2025 – Education Edition, spotlighting its winning solutions, which reflect a practical approach to shaping a future-ready education ecosystem. The challenge has seen strong global engagement, attracting over 4,600 applications from 90 countries, underscoring its relevance and reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a growing hub for education innovation. From this diverse international pool, one winner was selected per track: EvolveCareers was named winner of the Future-Ready Skills track, while Arabee secured first place in the Arabic in Early Childhood track, representing solutions with…
Sharjah has announced the end of the free public parking period across the emirate which had been activated due to the unstable weather conditions last week. The fee exemption period will end on Tuesday, March 31, with paid parking resuming that day itself, the municipality announced. The authority urged all motorists to comply with the applicable parking regulations to ensure proper use and avoid violations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority had initially announced free parking in the emirate when heavy rains hit the Emirates on March 23. The exemption was…