DUBAI – Dubai Customs has launched “Siyaj” (Fence) initiative: the first integrated control 24/7 system in the world. The new system is based on a number of sophisticated AI technologies, rapid …
Shabab Al Ahli, Sharjah crowned Federation Cup kumite champions
SHARJAH, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — The 2025–2026 karate season concluded yesterday with the staging of the Federation Cup Team Kumite Championship and the inaugural Determination Championship for People …
Dubai RTA digital revenue rises 20.6% to AED 5.3 billion in 2025
Dubai RTA digital revenue rises 20.6% to AED 5.3B in 2025 as smart services and AI integration drive 628M transactions and 96% digital adoption …
Suspects assure a man to get Dhs1m loan sanctioned, dupe him of Dhs100,000 in Sharjah
Sharjah Misdemeanour Court heard a fraud case in which a number of suspects were charged with seizing Dhs100,000 from a victim, after deceiving him …
Abu Dhabi makes major mobility investment leap in 2024: 90 million bus trips, 168,000 maritime passengers, and 28 million airport travelers
Figures were revealed in the Department of Municipalities and Transport’s annual report Abu Dhabi reaped the rewards of its strategic investments in the mobility sector in 2024, as the number of …
Sharjah Arabic Language Academy highlights emirate’s efforts to promote Arabic in Warsaw
WARSAW, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Arabic Language Academy (ALA) in Sharjah organised a cultural seminar titled “Sharjah’s Efforts in Supporting and Empowering the Arabic Language” as part of Sharjah …
Saudi-based regional Fintech HALA acquires UAE’s payment startup – Paymennt.com as it aims to expand its foothold in the SME sector
The announcement of Hala acquiring Paymennt.com took place at the second edition of the largest global technology event – LEAP 2023 in Saudi Arabia The fast growing Saudi Arabia based regional FINTECH …
Ankita Lokhande faces online criticism after wearing hijab during Abu Dhabi trip with husband
Abu Dhabi: Television actress Ankita Lokhande has faced online criticism after sharing photographs of herself wearing a hijab during a trip to Abu Dhabi with her husband, Vicky Jain. The photographs …
Inside Abu Dhabi’s hidden AI systems powering government services
Across UAE institutions, agentic AI systems are already embedded in systems that route ambulances in emergencies and support a range of critical services …
UAE trade with Eurasian Economic Union states grows 15% to over Dh121 billion in 2025
Trade with Kazakhstan grew 8.6 per cent to reach approximately $6.1 billion last year as the UAE aims to unlock new opportunities for trade and investment …
Abu Dhabi T10 eyes new franchises after governance overhaul, says CEO
May 29 – Abu Dhabi T10 is looking to attract new international franchises as part of a broader push to expand the competition’s global footprint, Chief Executive Matt Boucher said, with a focus on …
CBI raids 15 sites in Rs 900 crore online investment and job scam linked to Pyypl
The CBI on Thursday conducted coordinated searches at 15 locations across multiple states in connection with a large-scale organised online investment and part-time job fraud involving offshore …
Smart gates, faster checks, zero delays: How Dubai customs is preparing for Eid travel
The preparations are part of Dubai Customs’ annual operational framework implemented during peak travel periods …
Dubai introduces dedicated Hajj pilgrim routes at airports ahead of Eid rush
Dubai Airports and Hatta Border Crossing boost Hajj and Eid travel operations with dedicated pilgrim routes and faster customs processing …
Dubai Customs raises readiness to receive Hajj pilgrims, travellers during Eid Al Adha holidays
As part of its proactive preparations for the return season of Hajj pilgrims and increased passenger movement during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, Dubai Customs …
Dubai Customs raises operational readiness to ensure smooth arrival of pilgrims, travelers during Eid holiday
As part of its proactive preparations for the return season of Hajj pilgrims and increased passenger movement during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, Dubai Customs has announced enhanced operational readiness …
Dubai tourism from China jumps 31 per cent as Emirates expands China strategy
Emirates deepened its China expansion as Dubai welcomed 824,000 Chinese visitors and UAE tourism demand continued rising sharply …