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Renewal supports continued development of Dubai’s tolling system, with a focus on artificial intelligence, digital solutions and smart mobility servicesDubai: Salik Company PJSC, the exclusive operator of Dubai’s road toll gates, has announced the renewal of its five-year contract with TransCore, a leading US-based tolling company, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two parties and supporting the continued efficiency and technological development of Dubai’s tolling system.Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salik, witnessed the signing of the renewed partnership agreement by Ibrahim Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of Salik, and Whitt Hall, Chief Executive Officer of…
DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Salik Company PJSC, the exclusive operator of Dubai’s road toll gates, announced the renewal of its five-year contract with TransCore, a leading US-based tolling company, strengthening the continued strategic partnership between the two parties and supporting the ongoing efficiency and technological development of Dubai’s tolling system. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salik, witnessed the renewal of the partnership, which was signed by Ibrahim Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of Salik, and Whitt Hall, Chief Executive Officer of TransCore, alongside several officials from both sides. The contract builds on the…
More than 700 students at a Dubai school were given the chance to learn from international cricketers as the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Trophy Tour arrived on campus. Arcadia Global School in Al Furjan welcomed women’s national team players from the UAE, Hong Kong and Thailand on September 4, giving pupils in Years 5, 6 and 7 a closer look at the sport and the work required to compete professionally. The visit included an interactive question-and-answer session with the players, a cricket quiz and games. Students also joined the athletes for batting, bowling and fielding sessions using the school’s cricket…
Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, recently announced partnerships with fintech leader HALA and e-commerce platform Zid to launch SOHO, an integrated digital infrastructure and services ecosystem built for the operational needs of the Kingdom’s growing community of freelancers and independent professionals. The agreements with HALA and Zid are the first in a wider ecosystem that Salam will continue to expand with further partners. For the initiative, Salam is collaborating with Future Work, a national company that strengthens Saudi Arabia’s freelance ecosystem by enabling freelancer license validation, supporting flexible work models, and driving labor‑market innovation.…
Dubai Police has deployed 36 RPA robots across a range of tasks, as AI increasingly plays a role in policing and public services, according to a statement by the authority. RPA, also known as software robotics, refers to when automated bots perform repetitive tasks that humans usually do.Their deployment is helping the police force focus more closely on specialised tasks by “increasing productivity and reducing routine workloads”. Dubai Police said it also recorded “high levels of digital reliability” during the current year, where continuity rate for public services reached 99.97 per cent, while the continuity of systems reached 99.92 per…
Tucker Budzyn, the golden retriever who won over millions of followers with his playful videos and expressive reactions, has died at the age of eight.His owner, content creator Courtney Budzyn, announced the news in an emotional video shared on social media on September 5. She said Tucker died unexpectedly on September 2, shortly after being diagnosed with lymphoma.“I thought that was the last sad video I was going to make, but it’s not. Tucker passed away Wednesday unexpectedly,” she said.According to Budzyn, Tucker had initially responded well to chemotherapy and appeared to be entering partial remission. However, the family later…
After an epic three-hour battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Filipina sensation Alexandra Eala lost in three sets, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, in the third round of the US Open to American teen Iva Jovic.Eala, 21, and Jovic, 18, who was born to Serbian parents in Torrance, California, are two of the best friends in women’s tennis and occasional doubles partners.But that didn’t stop them from unleashing ferocious groundstrokes at one another as Eala’s flag-waving Filipino fans made it a football-like atmosphere at the iconic New York stadium.The seesaw battle saw 17 breaks of serve as Jovic and Eala brought every shot…
Team deploys advanced search and rescue capabilities, including drones and aerial mapping technology, in coordination with Nepalese authorities Kathmandu: The UAE Search and Rescue Team has begun field operations in the Rasuwa area of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal as part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts to support the Nepalese authorities in search and rescue operations and in responding to the aftermath of the devastating floods that struck the country. The team is working in direct coordination with the relevant Nepalese authorities, deploying its search and rescue capabilities to affected sites in the Rasuwa area. It is conducting search…
MORONI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Reflecting the UAE’s longstanding commitment to supporting a more sustainable future and expanding the deployment of renewable energy solutions globally, the inauguration of three solar power plants in the Union of the Comoros demonstrates how the UAE is leveraging its clean energy expertise and capabilities to help strengthen global energy security. The plants were financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), implemented by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, and managed by Global South Utilities (GSU). The project was inaugurated by Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, in…
Bullion demand improves as gold prices decline by AED21 per gram over two weeks, although many buyers remain cautious in anticipation of further fallsDubai: Gold prices extended their decline for a second consecutive week, with the price of a gram falling by between AED1.75 and AED3 across different carats compared with the previous week, according to price indicators in the Dubai and Sharjah markets.The total decline in gold prices over the past two weeks has reached AED21 per gram, encouraging some investors to return to the market, particularly buyers of bullion bars.Retailers said falling prices have boosted demand for small…