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RABAT, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, oversaw a series of cultural and humanitarian initiatives organised by the Foundation in Rabat, in celebration of the city’s designation as UNESCO World Book Capital 2026. Designed to support children and expand access to learning, the initiatives reflect a shared commitment to advancing knowledge, inclusion, and human development through meaningful cultural engagement. The visit featured Kalimat Foundation’s two flagship programmes. Under the “Pledge a Library” initiative, the Foundation gifted a Portable Library containing…
Dubai Police have intensified their digital crackdown on narcotics activity, identifying and blocking 110 websites promoting drug-related content, while arresting multiple suspects through six targeted operations across the emirate. The latest figures, revealed during a first-quarter review by the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, highlight a growing focus on online enforcement as trafficking networks increasingly shift to digital platforms. Authorities said the operations disrupted key distribution channels and led to the capture of individuals involved in drug promotion and supply. Officials also confirmed that 90 intelligence reports were shared with international partners during the same period, leading to arrests outside the…
An artificial intelligence leader, a genomic scientist, a security specialist, a public policy advisor, and a space technology executive are the newly named Fellows of the UAE’s National Experts Program – a selective designation awarded to Emirati professionals assessed as ready to contribute to five sectors central to the country’s national priorities. NEP’s Cohort 4.0, which concluded in October 2025, brought together 25 Emirati professionals working across diverse sectors. The five newly named Fellows were selected from this cohort following an extended period of evaluation, leadership development, and sectoral immersion. The Fellows represent sectors where the UAE has been steadily…
DUBAI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, rang the market-opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai to mark the listing of additional UAE dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk issued by the Ministry of Finance, with a total value of AED1.1 billion. During the ceremony, he was joined by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance; Abdul Wahed Al Fahim, Chairman of Nasdaq Dubai; and Hamed Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. The additional amounts represent tap…
According to a representative for Anthropic, Google recently committed $10 billion to the AI company at a $350 billion valuation with up to $30 billion more contingent on performance targets. The representative told Mobile World Live the investment builds upon its existing partnership, which includes a recent expansion of Anthropic’s use of Google’s TPU chips and cloud services. The arrangement with Google and Broadcom includes 5-gigawatts of capacity coming online starting in 2027 along with the opportunity for multiple additional gigawatts going forward to support the continued growth of Anthropic’s Claude models. The latest Google investment came a few days…
Sharjah is set to welcome a new women-only beach park, a first-of-its-kind coastal space in the Emirate’s eastern region designed entirely around women’s comfort and privacy. Located in Dibba Al Hisn along the Gulf of Oman, the newly completed Ladies Beach Park offers a quieter, more secluded alternative to the city’s busier waterfronts. The space is built as a fully equipped seaside escape where women can swim, walk, work out or simply unwind without the presence of mixed crowds. According to the Sharjah Department of Public Works (SDPW), the project is part of wider efforts to enhance recreational and service…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah recorded a 15.5 percent increase in the total capital of economic licences in the first quarter of 2026, reaching around AED11.497 billion, reflecting continued investor confidence and a strong business environment. Commercial licences accounted for the largest share at 62.3 percent, underscoring robust business activity and expansion in the emirate. Industrial licences followed at 19.3 percent, supported by growth in productive sectors, while professional licences made up 18.2 percent, pointing to expansion in services. Agricultural licences recorded the smallest share. This balanced growth is the result of ongoing efforts…
SHARJAH, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the council meeting held on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office. During the meeting, the council discussed a number of government-related topics aimed at achieving further progress across various fields and sectors in the Emirate of Sharjah. In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at enabling government entities to perform their roles more efficiently and enhancing…
Dubai’s cafe culture has always been a soft power in the city – a place where side hustles are born and big ideas are sketched on paper napkins. But for Haus of Hendricks, a Dubai-based creative agency, those cosy corners and neighbourhood spots are starting to play a more active role in how the team shows up to work. In response to the current regional climate, the team has decided to roll out a paid “work from your local cafe” policy. “The current regional situation made us step back and look at the landscape around us, both as a business…
SHARJAH, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — FROMM., the design platform, operating from Msheireb (Doha) and Milan (Italy), has signed a new partnership with Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) during Milan Design Week 2026. The agreement follows the SPARK delegation’s visit to Milan to experience FROMM.’s activities across the city, including its multiple exhibitions and cross-cultural design initiatives connecting Msheireb and Milan. Through this partnership, FROMM.Lab, the educational and talent development arm of FROMM., will collaborate with SPARK on a dedicated programme focused on furniture and design. The initiative aims to support emerging talent, encourage creative exchange, and create…