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The UAE Fatwa Council has announced that the Shawwal crescent moon-sighting committee for the year 1447 AH will convene on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, corresponding to the 29th of the holy month of Ramadan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting will be chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Sheikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, and attended by Dr.Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Vice Chairman of the Council and Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat. The committee’s meeting comes as part of the council’s mandate to observe lunar crescents and officially announce their…

ABU DHABI, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met with members of the board of the UAE International Investors Council (IIC) to discuss strategic priorities shaping the UAE’s foreign trade agenda and broader economic objectives. During the meeting, the Ministry of Foreign Trade presented a set of strategic initiatives to the Council, aimed at supporting the UAE’s long-term trade and economic strategy. The discussion provided an opportunity to review these initiatives with members of the Council and exchange views on their role in advancing the UAE’s economic agenda. Al Zeyoudi said…

DUBAI, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) — Highlighting its sustained efforts to strengthen social solidarity, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Charity Association, concluded the ‘Khair Dubai Be Ahlaha’ (Goodness of Dubai by its People) initiative during the Holy Month. The initiative, undertaken in the Muhaisnah area, provided Iftar meals to members of the community while actively involving Emirati home-based entrepreneurs in preparing and providing the meals, thereby contributing to their economic empowerment by helping supplement their income. Inspired by the vision of ‘from the people of Dubai… to Dubai,’ the initiative embodies the CDA’s…

Nvidia recently entered into a strategic partnership with AI infrastructure provider Nebius, committing to a $2 billion investment in the company to develop and deploy its next-generation hyperscale cloud. In the latest of a flurry of recent deals, Nvidia stated its investment reflects a growing confidence in Nebius’ business and engineering expertise across the full AI technology stack. Nvidia pointed out global demand for high-performance compute continues to grow and stated the pair would target areas including AI factory design and support; inference solutions; AI infrastructure deployment; and fleet management. Nebius competes with the likes of Coreweave and Nscale in…

Eid Al Fitr prayers in the UAE will be held inside mosques only this year, the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat said on Wednesday. They will not be held in Eid prayer grounds or open areas, and will only be limited to mosques, the authority clarified. This step, they said, aligns with the measures taken by the country to ensure the safety of worshippers. The Islamic Affairs Department and Charitable Work in Dubai, and the Islamic Affairs Department in Sharjah, have also coordinated with authorities to make this decision, according to the announcement. Stay up to date…

BRUSSELS, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — Members in the European Parliament (MEPs) moved Tuesday to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and April floated. The shift is significant as it kickstarts a process long held by delays due to fundamental disagreements between Brussels and Washington, amplified by their different positions on almost everything. Members of the European Parliament had resisted continuing the process to implement an agreement seen as lopsided in favour of the US. Still, despite legal and political concerns,…

According to a recent report from Dell’Oro Group, Cisco enjoyed a market lead for indoor Wi‑Fi 7 access point (AP) revenue share in 2025.  Research Director Sian Morgan attributed Cisco’s lead to its aggressive pricing and faster‑than‑expected enterprise adoption of Wi‑Fi 7 technology, which she stated is growing faster than any of the company’s previous WLAN generations. “But there is still a long adoption runway ahead and we expect Wi-Fi 7 revenue to keep growing across the market in 2026,” Morgan stated. Morgan told Mobile World Live revenue for indoor Wi-Fi 7 APs was nearly $2 billion in 2025. Dell’Oro…

As Ramadan 2026 draws to a close, community programmes are helping residents maintain the healthy routines established during the holy month. These initiatives emphasise physical activity, education and wellness, encouraging habits that can extend beyond fasting hours. In Ajman, a local programme led by coach Abdulla Al Sayed has focused on sustaining activity throughout Ramadan’s demanding schedule. Ramadan prayer timings Al Sayed, who founded the “20-Day Ramadan Challenge,” noted a common pattern — many participants start the month motivated to exercise, but attendance often declines in the later weeks. “During the first half of Ramadan, people are highly motivated, but…

ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, during which they discussed developments in the region amid escalating military actions and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. During the call, His Excellency Modi reiterated India’s condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region and affirmed India’s solidarity with the UAE regarding the measures it is taking to uphold its security, sovereignty, and the…

DUBAI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality and hotel management companies. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that Dubai continues to solidify its position among the world’s leading tourist destinations and preferred markets for global investment, thanks to its proactive vision, its long-term strategic planning, and its expanding partnerships with major international organisations operating across…