Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates hosted a workshop to discuss the guidelines for enhancing gender equality and balance in labour markets of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. Organised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in collaboration with the Executive Bureau of the Council of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs in GCC States (the Executive Bureau), the workshop was held in Dubai on 28th and 29th September 2026. The meeting was attended by representatives from Ministries of Labour, official bodies concerned with women’s affairs across the GCC states, the Statistical Centre…
Sharjah has formed a new committee to tackle random housing practices and residential violations across the emirate. Several government entities will together coordinate inspections, monitor properties and ensure landlords and tenants comply with housing regulations. The decision was issued by the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) during a meeting on Tuesday chaired by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the SEC. The committee will be chaired by the Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs and will include representatives from Sharjah Municipality, the Public Prosecution, Sharjah Police, Sharjah Civil…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the UAE has launched the global SAFE-T Initiative to harness technology to advance digital safety and effective, sustainable participation. The initiative is being implemented through a strategic partnership between the General Women’s Union (GWU), the Ministry of Justice, which provided support and seed funding, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The launch took…
SHARJAH, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired on Tuesday a meeting of the Council, held at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the SEC, and H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the SEC. The meeting discussed several agenda items related to monitoring the performance of government…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has launched the Digital Economy Survey to strengthen the measurement of digital economic activities and provide a clearer picture of the contribution of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital business models to Abu Dhabi’s economy. The survey targets businesses operating across key areas of the digital economy, including e-commerce and digital platforms, financial technology and digital financial services, software and cloud services, transport and delivery platforms, data services and digital infrastructure. It will collect data on digital revenues, the use of emerging technologies and the role of…
For some UAE residents who spend their weekends playing cricket, football or badminton, knowing the rules of the game is no longer enough. They are learning CPR, or planning to, so that they know what to do if a player collapses in front of them. The concern has grown after deaths involving sports players in the UAE this year. In June, Mohammed Safwan Shanu, 38, collapsed during a routine cricket match in Dubai. His friends called an ambulance and CPR was performed before he was taken to hospital, where he was declared dead. Days later, Anwar Sadiq, 42, collapsed while…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior took part in a panel discussion titled “Fraud Hubs, Online Casinos, and High-Risk Investments in Southeast Asia,” held on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Hamad Mohammed Al-Hinai, an expert with the Ministry’s Federal Cybercrime Department, gave a presentation examining the criminal ecosystem surrounding fraud hubs, including human trafficking, investment fraud, money laundering, and the misuse of virtual assets, in addition to crimes involving online casinos and digital infrastructure. Al-Hinai said such crimes span multiple jurisdictions, with criminal actors operating across…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has met with Leena Meri, Finland’s Minister of Justice, and her delegation to discuss ways to strengthen judicial cooperation and exchange expertise. The meeting explored bilateral partnerships, best practices in innovative judicial services, modern approaches to justice-system management, and the use of technology and artificial intelligence to improve litigation efficiency and access to justice. Al Abri said the Department, guided by the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman…
Huawei has spent years rethinking foldables, and the industry is now following its lead; Apple’s foldable looks surprisingly similar to the Huawei Pura X Max Published: Tue 29 Sept 2026, 8:58 AM John Ternus, Tim Cook’s successor at Apple, pulled off another ‘one more thing’ earlier this month on stage, unveiling the much-anticipated foldable smartphone. Inconspicuously named the iPhone Duo, this latest launch marks one of the most significant smartphone upgrades from Apple in a long time. Promptly, the phone became the most talked-about piece of hardware from the launch. Apple joining the foldable race is significant because it signals…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Eleven Emirati artificial intelligence experts from the National Experts Programme’s Artificial Intelligence track (NEP-AI) are engaging with some of Canada’s leading researchers and institutions to examine how frontier AI research can be translated into responsible applications in government and commercially viable solutions. The international study visit, which began on Monday and runs until 2nd October across Montreal and Sherbrooke, forms part of the NEP-AI and includes sessions at Mila, McGill University, Scale AI and Université de Sherbrooke. NEP-AI’s international study visits connect participants with leading experts, innovators and institutions in major global AI…