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Ajman Transport Authority (ATA) signed a cooperation agreement with the Emirates Autism Society (EAS) to equip a sensory taxi dedicated to serving the autism spectrum disorder category, as part of the ATA’s efforts to enhance quality of life and provide innovative transport services which suit…
Sharjah’s Central and Eastern Regions recorded real estate transactions worth about Dhs1.1 billion in the first half of 2026, underscoring their growing appeal to investors, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.The department’s Real Estate Transactions Report showed that 16,310 transactions were completed through…
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced the introduction of a second daily flight to Bangkok from 18th July following strong demand for its recently launched Bangkok service.The additional service comes just weeks after the launch of the carrier’s daily flights to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on donors to fill the $100 million gap in funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, arguing that 2.5 to 3 million out of a total of 5.9 million registered refugees could lose existential support. On…
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way traders analyse financial markets worldwide. In the UAE, where AI is becoming an integral part of everyday life and business, traders are increasingly adopting intelligent technologies to monitor market trends and make better informed decisions.One of the biggest challenges…
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), chaired the 31st Meeting of the Bureau of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Steering Committee on Regulatory Capacity Building, held at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.Chaired by Shaima Al Mansoori,…
The Canadian carrier has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until October 24
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The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), in collaboration with the Sharjah Agricultural and Livestock Production Establishment (EKTIFA), held the Interactive Council for Service Development for the Food Industries Sector at Mleiha Wheat Farm in the Emirate of Sharjah.The council supports the objectives of…
Mleiha National Park has been shortlisted for the “Middle East’s Leading National Park 2026” award at the 33rd World Travel Awards, placing Sharjah’s premier heritage and ecotourism destination alongside the region’s most prominent protected national parks.Located within the core area of the Al Faya Landscape,…