Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Public Prosecution hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Interior on Friday to exchange expertise on digital transformation and the integration of assistive artificial intelligence across judicial and administrative workflows. Officials discussed deploying AI applications and modern digital tools to accelerate casework turnaround, optimise operational performance, and improve government service delivery. The talks reflect broader initiatives across UAE state entities to coordinate tech adoption and modernise public sector infrastructure. Source: Emirates News Agency
SHARJAH, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — More than 1,000 artificial intelligence (AI)-related companies have established operations at Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone), highlighting the growing presence of technology and new economy businesses in the emirate. The AI companies operating from SPC Free Zone cover a range of activities. Some 691 specialise in AI research, innovation and consultancy, while 125 focus on AI model training. A further 110 companies develop AI-powered solutions, while 26 are engaged in intelligent systems and robotics. Other businesses operate in areas including advanced AI research and robotics trading, taking the total number of…
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has launched “Dubai Historic Doors” at Dubai International Airport in partnership with the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and Dubai Airports. The initiative provides travellers with an immersive visual, historical and cultural experience inspired by the historic doors that form a distinctive part of Dubai’s architectural heritage. The experience brings together the richness of Dubai’s past and its future-facing identity, welcoming visitors through an interpretation of the traditional doors that characterised the emirate’s historic homes, markets and neighbourhoods and reflecting Dubai’s message of welcoming the world. Running from…
DUBAI, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — Esha Oza will lead a 15-member UAE squad at the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, starting August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium. The tournament, which will conclude on September 13, marks the first time UAE will host the continental event, with all matches played under lights. The hosts have been placed in Group B alongside previous winners Bangladesh, Indonesia, and defending champions Sri Lanka. UAE will open their campaign against Sri Lanka on August 29, followed by clashes against Indonesia on September 4 and Bangladesh on September 8. All matches in the tournament…
MOSCOW, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) –The benchmark MOEX Russia Index closed higher today, gaining 12.81 points, or 0.60%, from the previous trading session to settle at 2,134.34 points. Meanwhile, the dollar-denominated RTS Index rose by 0.60%, or 4.84 points, to close at 806.63 points. The MOEX Russia Index tracks the performance of the largest and most liquid Russian companies listed on the Moscow Exchange, while the RTS Index measures the same equities in US dollar terms. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs has deployed a comprehensive operational plan featuring round-the-clock staffing, advanced screening technology, and digital declaration tools to manage the influx of returning residents and international visitors following the summer break. The plan focuses on ramping up field and operational teams, speeding up customs procedures and deploying advanced technology to keep passengers moving efficiently. It reflects Dubai’s ability to manage high-volume travel periods while maintaining the highest standards of customs security and community protection. The plan includes increasing staffing levels in arrival halls, flexibly deploying personnel based on flight schedules and peak periods,…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Marine Sports Federation and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, affirmed that the growing success of the “Nokhatha Abu Dhabi” programme, now in its fifth year, along with the noticeable year-on-year increase in the number of students and visitors, reflects the programme’s growing status as a leading community initiative dedicated to developing future generations, strengthening national identity, and passing on the UAE’s rich maritime heritage. He noted that these objectives are aligned with the vision of the UAE leadership…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM)- The United Arab Emirates is expanding its integrated supply chain infrastructure in 2026, consolidating maritime, land, air, rail, and free zone operations to maintain global trade flows and enhance transit adaptability. Transitioning from a traditional import-export hub into an end-to-end logistics platform, the nation now links manufacturing and storage directly with ports, airports, and border crossings.Regional developments are accelerating this multi-modal integration. The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, in coordination with Oman Customs, recently established a logistics corridor connecting Sharjah’s coastal ports—including Khorfakkan, which is targeting a future capacity of 10 million…
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its vision to enrich the cultural and intellectual landscape, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library will organise the Epistolary Literature Forum on 1 and 2 September. The forum will celebrate letters as a literary art form and as a human and cultural experience that documents the thoughts, emotions, and relationships between creative figures throughout history. The forum will feature panel discussions exploring the history of epistolary literature and examining its presence in Arab and global culture. It will also highlight notable examples of literary correspondence and explore their human and intellectual dimensions.…
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports has launched a new series of welcome experiences at Dubai International (DXB), offering Arabian hospitality and warm, thoughtful moments of care for residents returning home after the summer, visitors arriving in Dubai, and guests transferring through the world’s busiest international airport. Across Terminal 3, the activations bring moments of connection to the airport journey, transforming spaces from Baggage Claim and Arrivals through to transit areas within DXB, into memorable experiences. Mascots from Dubai Police and the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDIFA) welcome younger guests, while live music from a…