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Sharjah drivers told to move vehicles off road after minor accidents

Vehicle accidents, no matter how minor, must be handled according to specific procedures to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers, and maintain the flow of traffic. It is important to quickly report the accident and complete the necessary procedures to issue the accident…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Australia probes flydubai co-pilot links, police say

Oct 4 (Reuters) – Australian police said on Sunday that authorities there were investigating the “links to Australia” of a flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain on a flight to Tel Aviv.The co-pilot of the flydubai flight 1073, which was bound for Israel from Dubai,…

Al-Monitor – Middle East Politics & News

Sharjah Ruler attends closing of 5th Forum for Arabic Teachers

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended on Sunday morning the closing ceremony of the Fifth International Forum for Arabic Language Teachers. The event was organised by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and the…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Sheikh Sultan opens Sharjah Education Academy building

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Sunday morning the Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) building, which reflects the Academy’s vision of providing an integrated academic environment that goes beyond the concept of traditional classrooms…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Fitch affirms Ras Al Khaimah’s ‘A+’ rating, raises 2026 growth forecast

International credit ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘A+’, reflecting an easing of direct risks associated with geopolitical challenges since April 2026, whose impact was limited to a modest delay and a marginal increase in the cost…

Gulf Today – Business

Sharjah Police cut occupational injuries by 21.6% in 2026

Sharjah Police, represented by the General Department of Prevention and Safety, have achieved significant results in strengthening the occupational safety and health system and business continuity in the Emirate of Sharjah through the end of the third quarter of 2026.These achievements included reducing occupational injuries…

Gulf Today – Latest News