Aani has gained traction among businesses, with about 774,000 merchants across the UAE adopting the platform as a payment solution.
Dubai: Open for business, under fire
Dubai’s tourism chief has urged the world to follow only trusted media outlets and insisted the emirate remains safe and open for business.
UAE mother who gave birth in coma faces worsening health, lung transplant urgency
Her treatment is complicated by high costs and insurance constraints, which have affected her ability to consistently access specialised care, medications and follow-ups …
SEWA completes eight 33/11 kV substations in Sharjah
He also noted that within major strategic projects, the Al Matar 220 kV substation has been commissioned, which is the largest electricity transmission substation in the Emirate of Sharjah. This …
Abu Dhabi crown prince in Beijing to boost UAE-China strategic ties
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has arrived in Beijing for an official visit. The trip aims to enhance UAE-China’s comprehensive strategic partnership, …
Sharjah Chamber, Shopping Malls Sector Business Group representatives explore boosting SME sustainability
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held an expanded meeting with the Shopping Malls Sector Business Group operating under its umbrella …
World current affairs this week: US-Iran peace talks fail, UAE-Bahrain currency swap pact, and Artemis II returns
The second week of April 2026 saw key international developments with geopolitical shifts in West Asia, major financial agreements, bilateral visits, and more. Among other key developments was the …
UAE minister warns of global supply risks as Hormuz disruptions deepen
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), said on the social media …
Sharjah Public Libraries allow 24-hour access to books
At Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL), borrowing a book is no longer limited by opening hours, or even by the library doors. Through the Smart Locker …
Why The UAE, São Paulo, And Miami Are Rising Fintech Hubs
Discover why UAE, São Paulo, and Miami are emerging as global fintech hubs, with unique strengths, investment trends, and key risk management strategies.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed arrives in Beijing to deepen UAE-China ties
Officials travelling with the Crown Prince include Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Special Envoy of the UAE President to China and Chairman of the Executive …
Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu Mandir Reopens After 40 Days. What Devotees Need To Know
The temple’s visiting hours will be from Tuesday to Sunday, between 9 am and 8 pm. It will remain closed on Monday.
Specialised sports clubs in Abu Dhabi drive elite talent development
ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi’s specialised sports clubs have achieved a qualitative leap in discovering and nurturing talent across several Olympic disciplines since their …
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives in Beijing on official visit to China
BEIJING, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Beijing, starting an official visit to the People’s Republic of China …
Iran-linked hackers claim major cyberattack on Dubai government infrastructure
By bnm Tehran bureau The Iran-linked hacker group Handala has claimed to have launched a large-scale cyberattack against three Dubai government organisations, alleging it destroyed six petabytes of …
UAE weather April 9: Rainfall risk and some light wind on Thursday
NCM flags April 9 rain chance in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates with winds to 35 km/hr and slight to moderate seas offshore …
Sharjah Self-Defence tops round 3 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Fujairah
FUJAIRAH, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Round 3 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (No-Gi) concluded today at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, with competitions in the Under-18, …