Author: Editorial team
From Thursday, April 23 to 30, one of the café’s soundproof work pods at Julith Coffee & Roastery is being transformed into a one-person library in collaboration with Bookends. The space measures just 128cm by 198cm, but packs in over 500 books across multiple genres and five languages. The idea is simple: step in, unplug, and read. Sessions are free, but must be booked in advance through the cafe website, with each slot capped at one hour to keep things calm and uninterrupted. Unlike a typical pop-up, this leans into what both brands already do: Julith offers quiet, focused spaces,…
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of Mohammad Delwar Hossain restaurant after identifying serious food safety violations that pose a risk to public health. The eatery, located in Mussafah’s M17 area and operating under commercial licence number (CN 4216320), was found to be in breach of Law No. (2) of 2008 on food safety in the emirate. According to Adafsa, the decision was based on findings from a food control report, which highlighted repeated violations and the restaurant’s failure to take effective corrective measures. Authorities said the order to close was given…
SHARJAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Bank of Sharjah held its 53rd Annual General Assembly Meeting (AGM) on April 30, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and attended by Board members, shareholders, senior management, external auditors, and a representative of Capital Market Authority. The General Assembly discussed and approved all items on the agenda. It also ratified all ordinary and extraordinary resolutions set forth in the meeting, including the approval of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Board’s recommendation to reappoint…
ABU DHABI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, concluded an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on 28–29 April 2026, during which he held a number of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across priority sectors. During the visit, Al Hajeri met with Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as several senior officials, including Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Economy; Teymur Musayev, Minister of Health; Parviz Shahbazov, Minister of Energy; and Mehman Bakhishov, Deputy Minister of Defense Industry. The meetings discussed…
On some Sunday evenings in Dubai, just before the sun sets, you’ll find a very different kind of networking event. There are no finish lines or performance metrics or complicated membership portals here, just women in sneakers, clutching water bottles, walking side by side and chatting. What started as a way of coping with new motherhood has turned into a full-fledged walking club for Syria-born, UAE-raised Farah Enayeh, the founder of ‘Girls Who Walk Dubai’. “I started off in corporate, but life kind of changed when I became a Mum,” says Enayeh. “That phase really changed how I see work…
SHARJAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Civil Aviation in Sharjah’s Youth Council, in collaboration with the Sharjah Youth Council, organised a youth session titled “Empowering Youth in the Aviation Sector” to support national talent and enhance youth participation in the aviation industry. Held at the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub, the session brought together officials, aviation experts, and representatives from academic and youth institutions to explore opportunities, challenges, and future pathways in the sector. Participants included Sheikh Khalid bin Issam Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation in Sharjah; Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Thani,…
ABU DHABI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court), on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery, and money laundering. The decision follows extensive investigations by the Public Prosecution, which revealed that the defendants attempted to pass a shipment of ammunition through UAE territory to the Port Sudan Authority, in clear violation of the laws and regulations in force in the country. Investigations found that the case is linked…
ABU DHABI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Commercial Bank International (CBI) recorded a net profit after tax of AED47.1 million during the first quarter of 2026. In a statement issued today, the bank said its pre-tax profit rose by 14 percent year-on-year to AED52.1 million, while net interest income increased by 7 percent year-on-year to reach AED104 million, driven by improved asset mix and business volume growth. Non-interest income declined by AED66.6 million compared to the previous year, due to exceptional gains realised from the sale of non-core assets in the first quarter of 2025. Total assets rose to AED22.1…
The UAE has officially concluded its investigation into a Sudanese arms smuggling network and referred the case to the Supreme Court for a final ruling. The probe, which was first announced in April 2025, has resulted in charges against 13 suspects and 6 front companies involved in the illegal trafficking of military equipment. Of the 13 suspects, some have been arrested inside the UAE and are facing proceedings before the court, while others remain outside the country. UAE authorities have identified all defendants and named the companies involved. The suspects who include Sudanese politicians, former intelligence officers, and businessmen are…
Weekends in Dubai tend to follow a pattern: long lunches that turn into sunset plans, and beach days that stretch into the evening. This week, a mix of beachfront restaurants and lifestyle destinations across the city are leaning into that rhythm, with offers that focus less on entry fees and more on the overall experience. Here is what to check out: The quiet luxury pool day At DRIFT Dubai, weekend access is set at Dh200 per guest, fully redeemable on food and drinks, making it feel more like you are paying toward the experience rather than for entry. During the…