Author: Editorial team

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its efforts to enhance the transportation system and simplify the mobility experience within the emirate, Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) has signed an agreement with Uber, to launch the Uber app services in the emirate. The agreement aims to strengthen the transport ecosystem in Ras Al Khaimah and provide smart and diverse mobility options by enabling users to book taxis and limousines through the Uber app. The agreement was signed by Esmaeel Hasan Al Blooshi, Director-General of RAKTA, and Tala Nsouli, General Manager of Uber UAE, at RAKTA’s…

DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is set to organise the fourth cycle of the CleanTech Hackathon from 18th to 20th May, bringing together innovators from around the world to develop solutions to pressing sustainability challenges. The hackathon invites the participation of companies, entrepreneurs, university students and sustainability experts, offering a collaborative platform to address climate change, water scarcity and broader environmental issues. Participants will showcase their innovations across three main tracks: Decarbonisation & Sustainability, Clean Energy Integration & Storage, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digitisation. The initiative…

A day after Dubai schools were given the green light to resume outdoor activities, playgrounds and sports fields are beginning to come back to life, with institutions moving swiftly to roll out phased reopenings. From football matches and fitness clubs to assemblies and outdoor learning, the return marks a visible shift towards normalcy after weeks of restrictions, with safety protocols, drills and structured supervision firmly in place as students step back outside. The phased reopening comes after a seven-week closure triggered by regional tensions. Although in-person classes resumed on April 20, the revival of outdoor activities, including Physical Education (PE),…

Dubai’s hospitality scene has entered its “workation” era and we’re so here for it. Who doesn’t want an “office” that comes with pool access, spa discounts and a skyline or sea view? Recently, hotels across the UAE have started actively promoting irresistible offers for remote workers and hybrid employees with packages that blur the lines between work and holiday.  So, here are some of the best work-from-hotel offers to check out right now: Fairmont The Palm  For those who can’t quite switch off but are done with working from the dining table, the Fairmont Workation offers a considered middle ground.…

DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates’ flagship A380, long celebrated as one of aviation’s most iconic aircraft, is set to reach new heights as the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi onboard has just been completed. The Emirates A380 was one of the first commercial aircraft in the world to offer internet to its customers, with first generation systems offering a total aircraft bandwidth of less than 1 Mbps. Emirates’ installation of three Starlink antennas on each A380 will improve the Wi-Fi available onboard a thousand-fold – offering a ‘better than at home’ connectivity experience for customers, while flying…

ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — An artificial intelligence leader, a genomic scientist, a security specialist, a public policy advisor, and a space technology executive are the newly named Fellows of the UAE’s National Experts Programme (NEP) – a selective designation awarded to Emirati professionals assessed as ready to contribute to five sectors central to the country’s national priorities. NEP’s Cohort 4.0 brought together 25 Emirati professionals working across diverse sectors. The five newly named Fellows were selected from this cohort following an extended period of evaluation, leadership development, and sectoral immersion. The Fellows represent sectors where the UAE…

More than 100 social media accounts were blocked in recent months for violating a Gulf code of conduct during the Iranian attacks, according to Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed. Speaking during a panel at the Gulf Influencers event on Monday, April 27, Bin Butti said the accounts were blocked in the recent period after publishing content that incited violence during the Iran attack period. “There is a signed document between Gulf Cooperation Council countries that commits all sides to ethics and conduct, respect for the state, respect for its symbols, respect for religions, and many public values,” he…

As families across the UAE begin planning getaways outside the country, for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday, health experts are sounding a timely warning: protect infants and young children from mosquito bites, especially when travelling to malaria-prone regions. The advisory comes alongside a major global development — the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) approval of the first malaria medicine specifically designed for infants, marking a significant shift in how the disease can be treated in the most vulnerable age group. On World Malaria Day that was observed on April 25, WHO announced the approval of a new combination drug tailored…

ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Banks Federation (UBF) approved its 2026 strategy at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), in the presence of representatives of all its member banks. The strategy, endorsed by UBF’s board at a meeting held prior to the AGM, focuses on advancing the sector’s role in economic growth and reinforcing the UAE’s leading position among the world’s best financial and banking centres. Participants emphasised the importance of the UAE’s banking and financial sector’s achievements under the direct supervision of the Central Bank of the UAE, as well as the high resilience of the financial…

TUNISIA, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national athletics team won two medals at the start of its participation in the 21st Arab U20 Athletics Championship currently being held in Tunisia until 30th April. The team secured one gold and one bronze medal in the 100m race, along with setting a new national record in the youth category. Sprinter Abdulqadoos Ali claimed the gold medal in the 100m, recording a time of 10.59 seconds, breaking the previous national record of 10.65 seconds set by Mohammed Ali Mubarak in 2005. His teammate Abdullah Mashhood added a bronze medal in the…