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SHARJAH, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS), in collaboration with e&, has launched a new Innovation Lab at its campus to strengthen research, innovation and entrepreneurship. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah. The Innovation Lab is designed to bring academia and industry closer together by enabling students and researchers to develop expertise in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies while transforming innovative ideas into practical solutions and prototypes. The facility includes a Central AI experience,…
SHARJAH, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has launched the second season of its “Makers of Good” programme, targeting children and youth aged 8 to 12. The initiative aims to develop participants’ media skills, instil the values of giving and humanitarian work, and prepare a generation capable of delivering humanitarian messages through creative and modern media platforms. Mohammed Ibrahim bin Nassar, Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing at SCI, stated that the second season builds directly on the success of the programme’s inaugural edition. He noted that the new season has been expanded to combine media training…
You spot a Dh500 flight online and immediately consider it a bargain. But for many UAE residents planning their summer escapes, that initial excitement is quickly replaced by a shock as the true cost of the holiday becomes clear. Once baggage fees, seat selection, visas, travel insurance, hotels, transfers, and daily expenses are included, the initial low airfare can result in a holiday costing several thousand dirhams. “People often see an advert for a Dh500 flight and think, ‘That’s such a cheap holiday!’ But the flight is just the starting point,” explains Ipshita Sharma, a travel agent for SCN Travel…
ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) recently hosted its first Inpatient Smart Room & Innovation Expo, bringing together healthcare professionals, technology partners and industry experts to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of healthcare delivery. The event featured a series of interactive innovation kiosks and technology demonstrations, giving participants the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge digital health solutions, smart patient care technologies and emerging innovations designed to enhance patient experience, clinical efficiency and healthcare outcomes. During the expo, participants discussed the hospital’s digital transformation journey, highlighting advanced digital health solutions, including smart healthcare…
DUBAI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Holding Community Management has entered into a strategic partnership with PlusX Electric to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility across its managed residential communities. Under the agreement, PlusX Electric deployed its portable EV charging pods within the communities managed by Dubai Holding Community Management, enabling residents to access charging services directly at their locations when needed. The self-contained pods operate without the need for permanent electrical infrastructure or civil works, allowing for flexible deployment while minimising disruption within these residential communities. Francis Giani, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Holding Community Management, said, “This…
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, who was accompanied by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial greetings and discussed various topics of importance to the nation and its citizens, reaffirming the UAE’s steadfast commitment to placing them at the heart of its current and future developmental plans and objectives. Together, they prayed for the nation’s security, progress, and prosperity. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
DAMASCUS, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — A high-level delegation from the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), headed by Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, President of MENAFATF, and comprising Suleiman Al Jebrin, Executive Secretary of MENAFATF, and the Heads of MENAFATF’s two Mutual Evaluation Teams, conducted an official visit to Damascus, the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic. The visit was undertaken to support the Syrian Arab Republic’s preparations for the Mutual Evaluation process and enhance the effectiveness of its national framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. During the visit, a high-level meeting…
DUBAI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dar Al Ber Society has announced its contribution to supporting the “A Step of Hope” programme, implemented in cooperation with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts, under the directives of its wise leadership, to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The contribution forms part of the “A Step of Hope” programme, which aims to rehabilitate war amputees in Gaza by manufacturing and fitting prosthetic limbs, while providing physiotherapy and medical rehabilitation services to help restore their mobility, enable them to resume their daily lives and reintegrate into…
ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has launched the National Environmental Radiation Measurements Portal, the country’s first environmental radiation information system. As one of FANR’s transformational projects, the portal enhances the UAE’s radiation protection infrastructure by providing stakeholders with a unified source of radiological environmental monitoring information to support regulatory oversight, emergency preparedness and response and scientific research. The system provides users with access to real-time and historical measurements collected through FANR’s nationwide environmental radiation monitoring network, together with laboratory analysis of environmental samples. Through a single digital platform, users can monitor…
There are plenty of French restaurants in Dubai, but few arrive with the reputation of L’Avenue. The iconic Paris restaurant, known for attracting celebrities, fashion insiders and regular appearances from Kim Kardashian, has officially opened its first UAE outpost in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue. And after spending an evening there, it’s easy to see why the restaurant has become such a destination in Paris. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The first thing that stands out is the space itself. Unlike many fine dining restaurants that can feel cramped or overly formal, L’Avenue…