Author: Editorial team

Dubai Police has launched a new traffic awareness campaign to promote safer driving habits and reduce road accidents across the emirate, with motorists given the chance to win one of two cars in an interactive road safety competition. The ‘Drive with Awareness’ campaign, launched in partnership with private-sector organizations, seeks to educate motorists about some of the most common causes of traffic accidents, including tailgating, sudden lane changes, speeding, distracted driving, mobile phone use behind the wheel, failure to stay within designated lanes, and stopping in ways that endanger other road users. The initiative was unveiled during a press conference…

DUBAI, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has opened the registration for the Cyberspace Leaders Programme 2026, a flagship five-day immersive cybersecurity summer camp taking place from 6th to 10th July, 2026, at the Dubai Cyber Innovation Park (DCIPark), DESC’s dedicated hub for cyber innovation. Now in its ninth year, the Cyberspace Leaders Programme has established itself as one of the UAE’s leading youth cybersecurity initiatives, equipping students aged 14 to 18 with practical skills in cybersecurity, digital safety, artificial intelligence and responsible online behaviour through hands-on workshops, live simulations and competitive challenges. “Cyber threats…

ABU DHABI, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) will hold the second edition of the “Art of Writing and Moderating Discussions” programme from 22nd to 25th June 2026, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Youth Council and the Youth Council at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). The programme aims to strengthen participants’ skills in discussion writing, debate moderation and effective dialogue management. It targets young people aged 18 to 35 and seeks to equip them with the skills needed to design and moderate panel discussions in line…

GUANGDONG, China, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah is deepening its economic engagement with China as the emirate pursues new opportunities in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, smart mobility and sustainable energy through a high-level mission to Guangdong Province, one of China’s leading centres of innovation and industrial production. Led by the Department of Government Relations (DGR), the delegation brought together senior representatives from government, investment promotion, digital transformation, sustainability and business sectors to engage with some of China’s most influential public and private institutions. The mission also coincided with participation in AIM Talks China 2026, organised by the…

Q Mobility has announced the launch of its Free Flow Paid Parking System at Mushrif Mall in partnership with Line Investments & Property Sole Proprietorship LLC, as part of efforts to enhance the visitor experience through smart parking technology. The system will become operational on June 23, allowing motorists to pay parking fees automatically through their Darb wallets without the need for payment machines, tickets, or SMS transactions. Using artificial intelligence and automatic license plate recognition, the system records the time a vehicle enters and exits the parking facility, then deducts the applicable fee directly from the user’s Darb wallet.…

DUBAI, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates has announced that it is expanding its operations in Ghana with the introduction of four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from 12th July 2026. The new service will complement Emirates’ existing daily operation and the sustained growth in air travel demand to and from Accra, which continues to experience high seat occupancy year-round. The new service is optimally timed to connect travellers from Accra to key commercial and tourist hubs including Beijing, Seoul, Sydney, Perth, Mumbai, Singapore, New York JFK and Jeddah. The newly added service will also offer travellers a…

ABU DHABI, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group has launched integrated logistics services connecting Khalifa Port with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and supporting existing trade corridors. The new service addresses growing container and Ro-Ro cargo volumes through a direct weekly shipping service linking Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port, thereby enhancing trade flows between Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the UAE and wider GCC markets, while further strengthening regional connectivity with Türkiye and Europe. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said, “AD…

TORONTO, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment partnerships between Dubai and Canada’s Ontario province during a series of meetings in Toronto. The meetings also explored opportunities to support Canadian companies seeking to expand into Dubai and regional markets, together with prospects for cooperation in innovation, artificial intelligence, institutional investment, and international business development. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, participated in the meetings held by the chambers’ delegation with a number of leading Canadian economic and…

ABU DHABI, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has announced the launch of The Orchids at Yas Acres, a new gated residential community on Yas Island, designed for modern family living and set within a masterplan already established as one of Yas Island’s most sought-after communities. Comprising 217 spacious homes, including two- and three-bedroom townhouses and three-, four- and five-bedroom villas. Yas Acres is a thriving, well-established community recognised for its elevated amenities and family-friendly lifestyle at the centre of Yas Island. This appeal is reflected in resident feedback, with Yas Acres achieving a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +49…

When the Emirates Red Crescent arrived after the Mexico earthquake, it did not have the full picture. It had some information about what people needed and which buildings had collapsed, but not all of it, and not reliably. Local supplies were hard to confirm, so the teams ended up sourcing aid from neighbouring countries, a process that cost time the survivors did not have. “Artificial intelligence makes it easier for us to receive information from outside and to analyse data, especially in the areas that have been hit,” said Saeed Al Mazrouei, Director of the Relief and Crisis Aid Department…