Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Economy and Tourism, in cooperation with the economic development departments across the UAE, carried out around 8,168 inspection visits to markets from February 28 to March 17, 2026. These resulted in 729 warnings and 216 penalties, with fines ranging between AED 2,000 and AED 200,000. These inspections are part of ongoing national efforts to strengthen market oversight, ensure that traders and retail outlets comply with consumer protection policies and implement them effectively, and provide a safe and fair shopping environment for all consumers. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of…
ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the launch of the first phase of a project aimed at reducing energy and water consumption in federal government buildings. The initiative began at Abdullah bin Omran Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah and will cover 60 government buildings across the country, with investments totalling AED120 million. The first phase is expected to achieve savings of up to 27 percent of total energy and water consumption in the targeted facilities. This project reflects the ministry’s commitment to accelerating the transition toward higher energy efficiency and supports…
ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro has announced that registration closed yesterday evening for participation in the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Festival in Luanda. The event is open to participants of all nationalities and includes divisions for children, juveniles, youth, amateurs, and masters. The organisation confirmed that the event will kick off next Sunday and will not award ranking points, allowing athletes of different levels to gain experience and compete in a sporting atmosphere. The festival features a comprehensive programme for both genders across all age categories, starting from children up to masters, in accordance…
AJMAN, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Transport Authority revealed that 435,571 users utilised transport services across the emirate during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, including 60,531 users of public transport on internal and external routes, and 375,040 taxi users, reflecting the strong demand for transport services and the Authority’s operational readiness during this period. The Authority explained that these figures reflect the success of its operational and organizational plans aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and the continued delivery of transport services in line with the highest standards of quality and safety, in a manner that meets the needs of…
Google has recently integrated 1-gigawatt of demand response capacity into their long‑term energy contracts with the addition of three utilities across the U.S. as the company seeks to find more power for its AI data centres. The move is Google’s latest attempt to secure power for its growing data centres while keeping pace with rivals Amazon Web Services, Anthropic and Microsoft. A single gigawatt can power a mid-size city with nearly 1 million homes. Google signed contracts with Entergy Arkansas, Minnesota Power and DTE Energy, adding to agreements announced last year with Indiana Michigan Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority.…
A delivery rider in Sharjah braves the pouring rain, navigating the streets to ensure orders reach customers safely A man in Sharjah tries to shield himself from the rain by putting a plastic bag over his head while his clothes are soaked through Under her umbrella, a woman stands as the rain cascades around her, seeking a moment of shelter Cars navigate the streets of Sharjah, making their way through the heavy downpour as rain batters the roads As rain floods the streets in Dubai, a group of people crossing the road rush to take cover under their umbrellas Drivers…
Stuck in heavy rain-related traffic for more than three hours, a UAE expat family travelling from Dubai to Sharjah on Monday was running out of time as they rushed their son to chemotherapy. Then came a swift response from police and ambulance teams, turning panic into relief. Lamiaa Abdelaal, an Egyptian expat, said the journey began as a routine hospital visit but quickly turned stressful as roads slowed to a near standstill on the first working day after Eid Al Fitr. “Today was my son’s chemotherapy session appointment at Burjeel Hospital in Sharjah after the illness returned to him once…
ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — Gross banks’ assets increased by 1.4% from AED 5,339.9 billion at the end of December 2025 to AED 5,413.6 billion at the end of January 2026, according to a report on the Monetary & Banking Developments – January 2026 issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The report showed that the gross credit increased by 1.1% from AED 2,570.3 billion at the end of December 2025 to AED 2,598.2 billion at the end of January 2026. Total credit growth was supported mostly by growth of domestic credit (by AED 27.9 billion), that is…
Orange Business recently discussed the threats facing enterprise users from the very technologies they themselves use to improve operational efficiencies, dangers the operator argued make trusted products from reputable players essential. The company presented a quartet of additions to its enterprise services during the Orange Business Summit 2026 customer event, spanning key recent developments including agentic AI, sovereignty, voice communication authenticity and protecting key infrastructure from unauthorised drone intrusions. Underlying each product is the theme of trust, an element Orange Business believes it is uniquely positioned to provide using its cloud and connectivity infrastructure, AI technologies and cybersecurity capabilities. Showing…
ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the targeting of a hospital in East Darfur by the Port Sudan Authority, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries and constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of the targeting of civilians and civilian institutions, and stressed the need to protect medical facilities, as well as health sector workers, ensuring they are not targeted during conflict. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s steadfast position, calling for an immediate…