His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the general organisational structure of …
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach appoints new general manager
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach has appointed Neelam Bhika as the new general manager after her tenure in multiple senior leadership positions in the hospitality industry, Zawya reported.
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026: Dates, passes, and sessions
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026 returns as one of the region’s most anticipated events for innovators, founders and business enthusiasts. Scheduled to take place from 31 January to 1 …
Expo Centre Sharjah to launch the 21st edition of SteelFab exhibition on 12 January with 350 exhibitors from 35 countries
Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the 21st edition of SteelFab 2026 exhibition, the largest commercial event for the metalworking industry in the Middle East and North Africa.
Abu Dhabi’s TII launches Falcon-H1 Arabic, establishing the world’s leading Arabic AI model
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced Falcon-H1 Arabic, a newly developed large language model …
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre expands its reference laboratory for infectious diseases
The expansion of the Reference Laboratory for Infectious Diseases forms part of Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision to strengthen its health system’s preparedness, resilience, and ability to respond …
Paid parking announced in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah area from January 12
Residents and visitors in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah area will soon pay for public parking as authorities roll out a new paid parking system. According to Q Mobility, phase one of the paid parking system in …
Historic achievement: Abu Dhabi successfully tests UAE first gene therapy for genetic blood disorders
Abu Dhabi achieved a medical milestone on January 5, 2026, with the UAE’s first gene-therapy injection for inherited blood disorders. CASGEVY, utilizing CRISPR-Cas9, corrects faulty DNA in conditions …
Hedge Fund Melqart Set to Join Wave of Firms Expanding in Dubai
Michel Massoud’s Melqart Asset Management is seeking to open an office in Dubai, becoming the latest hedge fund to expand into the Middle Eastern city as it cements its status as an industry hub.
What’s changing for Dubai schools in 2026? 4 new rules explained
Major changes have been made to the Dubai school calendar, the admissions system and the curriculum that all parents need to know as we enter 2026.
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department adopts AI-driven projects to enhance correctional centres
The Correctional and Rehabilitation Policies Committee at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has approved a package of advanced technology projects supported by artificial intelligence, led by smart …
Three Indian siblings and their domestic worker die in Abu Dhabi car crash
Three members of an Indian family and their domestic worker were killed in a tragic car crash in the early hours of Sunday in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Four Indian expats, including 3 minor siblings, die in Abu Dhabi car crash
They were on their way back to their home in Dubai after attending the popular Liwa Festival in Abu Dhabi when their vehicle lost control and overturned.
Car crash in Abu Dhabi kills four Malayalis, including three siblings
Four Keralites, including three children from the same family, were killed in a tragic road accident in Abu Dhabi. Parents and two others are critically injured and undergoing treatment.
Saudi Arabia’s dispute with the UAE exposes a deeper regional power struggle
Saudi Arabia has publicly accused the United Arab Emirates – a fellow Gulf Arab state and former partner in the Yemen war – of undermining its national security, an unusually blunt charge that exposes …
Dubai-Based Alserkal Partners With Design Miami With The Aim To Transform The MENA’s Collectible Design Landscape
Dubai-based cultural enterprise Alserkal has partnered with Design Miami, a global collectible design fair founded in the US, to bring the event to the Middle East in 2027.Founded by Emirati …
Crypto heist in Dubai: Woman swaps wallets in seconds, walks away with $1 million
In a striking reminder that sophisticated digital-asset theft is not just a headline but now a courtroom drama in the UAE, a Dubai court has handed do.