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Sharjah is planning to establish a new wheat farm with the same specifications as its existing project in Mleiha, aimed at doubling production and expanding access to global markets, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced on Monday. The announcement came during the harvest ceremony for the fourth season of the Seven Spikes wheat farm in Mleiha, where the Sharjah Ruler highlighted the emirate’s broader push to strengthen food security through healthy, natural and sustainable agricultural production. Sheikh Dr Sultan said the new project forms part of an integrated agricultural vision designed…
DUBAI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced that it will become the world’s first AI-Native financial centre, embedding artificial intelligence at the foundational level of its legal frameworks, business environment, talent development, ecosystem infrastructure and physical urban fabric. While many global financial centres are experimenting with artificial intelligence, DIFC is positioning itself to take a fundamentally different approach. As part of this ambition, DIFC will evolve into an AI-Native jurisdiction and destination where artificial intelligence is embedded across legal and regulatory frameworks, business operations, talent development systems, ecosystem infrastructure and the district’s physical…
ABU DHABI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with international partners, have uncovered new insights into how apples became the fruits we know today, showing that their evolution has been shaped by continuous exchange with wild apple trees. In a study published in Current Biology, the research team compared cultivated apples with their wild relatives from Europe and Asia. Their findings revealed that apples are not the product of a simple domestication process. Instead, they have evolved through ongoing interactions with wild species, which have left a lasting imprint on their DNA. The study…
Doctors in the UAE are urging parents to stay alert to common ‘back-to-school bugs’ as students return to classrooms, saying infections often rise in the first few weeks as children mix again in close-contact settings. Pediatricians said common illnesses can range from colds and flu-like infections to stomach bugs, conjunctivitis and, in some cases, hand, foot and mouth disease. They also said changing weather, dust exposure, air-conditioning and dehydration may worsen allergies, asthma and respiratory irritation in some children. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels What are ‘back-to-school bugs’? Doctors said that it…
What does it take to keep going during uncertain times? Many business founders and CEOs are forced to make tough calls and re-examine leadership that is the need of the hour. Behind every redundancy decision is a calculation that goes far beyond numbers. As businesses navigate uncertainty, founders are being forced to take some of the most difficult decisions of their careers: deciding who stays and who goes. ‘You’re affecting people’s lives’ For Natasha Hatherall, founder and CEO of TishTash Group, these decisions are as personal as they are strategic. “There is no easy way to approach this,” Hatherall said.…
DUBAI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has partnered with noon Food to drive the growth and competitiveness of Emirati-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage (F&B) sector through a broad range of support mechanisms, including tailored commercial terms and structured digital enablement. The two entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a clear framework for onboarding eligible Dubai SME members onto noon’s digital marketplace, providing access to its customer base, delivery…
A quiet shift is taking place inside UAE classrooms, where the words used to describe women at home are being reconsidered, and in some cases, redefined. Educators are beginning to move away from the term “housewife” in Arabic language lessons, replacing it with phrases that better reflect women’s influence within the family. At the centre of this shift is the phrase Sit Al Bait, meaning “woman of the house”, which carries connotations of leadership, responsibility, and authority within the home. The distinction may seem subtle, but educators say it changes the meaning entirely — from a limited label to one…
DUBAI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) announced strong annual results for 2025, reporting a 19.4 percent increase in revenue and a 17.8 percent rise in net profit compared to 2024. These results underscore the resilience of its operating model and the strength of its integrated economic ecosystem. DIEZ’s robust performance was driven by improved operational efficiency and the increasing attractiveness of its three economic zones, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai CommerCity. The total number of companies registered within the DIEZ ecosystem grew by 24.6 percent by the end of…
SHARJAH, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Child Safety Organisation has launched a community initiative reaching more than 600 kindergarten children across schools in Sharjah, marking students’ return to in-person learning this week with activities centred on national identity and pride in the UAE. The programme included the distribution of UAE flags, national symbols and symbolic gifts to children at a number of public and private institutions. The activities were designed to introduce children to national symbols through interactive, age-appropriate experiences. The initiative reflects the importance of early childhood in shaping character, emotional wellbeing and social awareness. Kindergarten years are…
A quick tour through Global Village reveals one thing shoppers are always looking for: offers and discounts. While some vendors are promoting bulk deals, others have set up dedicated racks with specially priced items. In the Chinese pavilion, several clothing vendors had little signages advertising special rates, especially for bulk buys. ‘Three pieces for Dh100,’ read one sign. Several vendors loudly advertised their prices and invited customers to look at their products. One seller Anne, said she was giving bigger discounts to buyers on the first day. “Our brand new designs were selling for Dh150 per piece before Global Village…