Author: Editorial Team
SHARJAH, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday approved a part-time work system across Sharjah Government departments to employ 1,000 senior citizens. H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan also approved an increase in social support for 1,473 beneficiaries of social services, a pay rise for 3,270 Sharjah Government employees in the senior grades, and higher pension payments for 1,470 retirees from the Sharjah Government, calculated according to grade. H.H. directed that the increases cover all Sharjah Government employees, including centralised and decentralised entities and universities, and ordered…
AJMAN, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirate of Ajman recorded 994 real estate transactions during August, with a total value of AED1.53 billion. Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director General of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, stated that the real estate sector maintained its upward trajectory during August, recording positive figures that affirm the sector’s resilience and the growing direct demand for various types of property across the Emirate. He added that trading volume reached AED970 million across 767 transactions, noting that Al Rawda 3 recorded the highest-value sale at AED 47 million. The highest-value…
After 16 hours of running through the mountains, Ahmad Al Janahi found himself struggling to climb from Italy into Switzerland. He was exhausted, suffering from severe stomach pain and questioning whether the two years he had spent working towards the race would end without him reaching the finish line. “I was telling myself, ‘Ahmad, you waited two years and now you are here, but you cannot finish it.’ I was very negative towards myself,” he told Khaleej Times. But Al Janahi continued, eventually completing the 174km UTMB World Series Finals in Chamonix in 37 hours and 50 minutes. The course…
MUSCAT, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Athletics Club concluded its participation in the Athletics Grand Prix Championships in Muscat, today, winning eight medals: two gold, four silver and two bronze. Athlete Fatima Al Hosani opened the outstanding results by winning the gold medal in the women’s senior discus throw, achieving a distance of 48.44 metres. She also succeeded in breaking the previous UAE record of 48.37 metres, as well as the Gulf record of 48.37 metres, which she had set at the Fourth Gulf Games in Doha in 2026. Athlete Magdalina Orda won the gold medal in the…
NEW YORK, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced that heavyweight world champion Vadim Nemkov will defend his title against third-ranked Sergei Bilostenniy at PFL Dubai on Saturday, 14th November, at Coca-Cola Arena. The event will be PFL’s first Dubai card since its merger with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). It forms part of a cooperation agreement with Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to bring international MMA events to the emirate. Nemkov, who holds a 20-2 record and ranks second in PFL’s pound-for-pound standings, is a protégé of Fedor…
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Land Department (DLD) is showcasing digital services, investment opportunities and initiatives supporting Emirati talent and businesses at the 22nd International Property Show (IPS 2026), which opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition, running until 9th September, opened in the presence of Omar Hamad Bu Shehab, Director-General of DLD. Participating as a strategic partner, the department is hosting visitors at its Hall 7 stand and contributing to discussions and workshops supporting the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 and Dubai Economic Agenda D33. During the opening panel, Majid Saqr Al Marri, CEO of…
SHARJAH, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) has announced the launch of the Leading Improvement Science for System Transformation programme, designed to strengthen leaders’ and professional teams’ capabilities to drive organisational improvement through evidence-informed approaches, measurement, and continuous learning. Beginning on 28th September 2026, the 16-week programme, offered in both Arabic and English, provides an applied learning experience focused on systems thinking, analysing organisational challenges, testing change ideas, and using evidence to support sustainable improvement. The programme is designed for senior leaders and managers, aspiring leaders, improvement and quality assurance teams, department leaders and coordinators, project and…
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), continues to develop an integrated maritime ecosystem that enhances navigational safety, improves the efficiency of maritime services and operations, and advances the sector’s regulatory environment. These efforts keep pace with the rapid growth of Dubai’s maritime sector and reinforce the emirate’s position as a leading global hub for maritime activities and services. The latest figures highlight the scale and diversity of Dubai’s maritime sector. A total of 8,415 marine craft are registered with the Dubai Maritime Authority, while more than…
When Priyam Chaturvedi lost her corporate job last year, she found herself reconsidering what she wanted to do next. The answer came from a passion she had pursued alongside her career for much of her life: music. A vocalist and musician, Chaturvedi had spent years learning music while working full-time in marketing for companies including Landmark Group and Mumzworld. After her role was made redundant, she decided to build a community around Indian music in Dubai. That idea became Zikr, a cultural platform that began with an intimate concert in her living room. “I was sitting at home thinking, ‘What…
SHARJAH, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Burjeel Specialty Hospital, part of Burjeel Holdings, has launched Sharjah’s first PET/CT service, expanding access to advanced cancer diagnostics and treatment planning within the emirate. The service forms part of the hospital’s Nuclear Medicine Department and is integrated with Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI), connecting molecular imaging with multidisciplinary oncology expertise across diagnosis, staging, treatment planning and follow-up. The inauguration was attended by Sheikh Faisal Khalid Sultan Al Qasimi; Dr. Ahmad Tahlak, General Director of Tarahum Charity Foundation; Mohammad Al Mulla, Deputy Director-General of the foundation; Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings;…