Author: Editorial team

Sharjah is set to welcome a new women-only beach park, a first-of-its-kind coastal space in the Emirate’s eastern region designed entirely around women’s comfort and privacy. Located in Dibba Al Hisn along the Gulf of Oman, the newly completed Ladies Beach Park offers a quieter, more secluded alternative to the city’s busier waterfronts. The space is built as a fully equipped seaside escape where women can swim, walk, work out or simply unwind without the presence of mixed crowds. According to the Sharjah Department of Public Works (SDPW), the project is part of wider efforts to enhance recreational and service…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah recorded a 15.5 percent increase in the total capital of economic licences in the first quarter of 2026, reaching around AED11.497 billion, reflecting continued investor confidence and a strong business environment. Commercial licences accounted for the largest share at 62.3 percent, underscoring robust business activity and expansion in the emirate. Industrial licences followed at 19.3 percent, supported by growth in productive sectors, while professional licences made up 18.2 percent, pointing to expansion in services. Agricultural licences recorded the smallest share. This balanced growth is the result of ongoing efforts…

SHARJAH, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the council meeting held on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office. During the meeting, the council discussed a number of government-related topics aimed at achieving further progress across various fields and sectors in the Emirate of Sharjah. In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at enabling government entities to perform their roles more efficiently and enhancing…

Dubai’s cafe culture has always been a soft power in the city – a place where side hustles are born and big ideas are sketched on paper napkins. But for Haus of Hendricks, a Dubai-based creative agency, those cosy corners and neighbourhood spots are starting to play a more active role in how the team shows up to work. In response to the current regional climate, the team has decided to roll out a paid “work from your local cafe” policy. “The current regional situation made us step back and look at the landscape around us, both as a business…

SHARJAH, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — FROMM., the design platform, operating from Msheireb (Doha) and Milan (Italy), has signed a new partnership with Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) during Milan Design Week 2026. The agreement follows the SPARK delegation’s visit to Milan to experience FROMM.’s activities across the city, including its multiple exhibitions and cross-cultural design initiatives connecting Msheireb and Milan. Through this partnership, FROMM.Lab, the educational and talent development arm of FROMM., will collaborate with SPARK on a dedicated programme focused on furniture and design. The initiative aims to support emerging talent, encourage creative exchange, and create…

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed soft, flexible sensors that help restore a surgeon’s sense of touch during minimally invasive, or ‘keyhole’ surgery. This allows for faster recovery and less pain, but surgeons lose the ability to feel how much force they are applying through long instruments, which makes it harder to safely handle delicate tissue. The team has designed multichannel soft sensors that can measure a wide range of forces, from very light contact to stronger gripping, in real time. The sensors are made from soft silicone with tiny channels filled with liquid metal. When pressure is applied,…

Al Ain, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Majra – National CSR Fund, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Centre, has launched the agricultural category under the “Sustainable Impact Challenge”, to empower the agricultural sector and accelerate the achievement of sustainable impact at the national level. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Chairwoman of the Board of the National Agricultural Centre , witnessed the launch during the UAE Agricultural Exhibition and Conference 2026, held at ADNEC Al Ain, which concluded on Sunday. This step aligns with the UAE’s national priorities to strengthen food security…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — ADGM’s Registration Authority (RA) and Hashed Open Research (HOR), a Hashed policy think tank, have co-authored a new policy report synthesising insights from the “Web3 Leaders Roundtable,” convened in partnership with Hashed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025. The closed-door roundtable convened approximately 40 senior decision-makers from global financial institutions, regulators, and infrastructure firms, including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), BlackRock, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Franklin Templeton, Circle, Consensys, Solana Foundation, the European Commission, and the Government of Liechtenstein. Discussions focused on the convergence of AI and blockchain-based financial…

Art Dubai is gearing up for a landmark 20th-anniversary edition this May, with a special format that spotlights Dubai’s role as a regional cultural powerhouse while keeping things accessible with free entry for everyone. This year’s edition will take place at its longtime home, Madinat Jumeirah, from May 15 to 17, with a VIP preview on 14 May. The fair is touted as a ‘special edition’ that celebrates two decades of Art Dubai with an adapted format.  Visitors can register online for complimentary access to all public days, reflecting the fair’s push to open up the city’s art conversation to…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of the UAE Judo Federation has approved the national team’s participation in the Astana Grand Slam, organised by the Kazakhstan Judo Federation and scheduled for 8th to 10th May 2026. The UAE squad consists of seven male and one female athlete: Simon Constantin (Under 60kg); Narmand Bayan (Under 66kg); Naji Yazbek and Karim Abdul Latif (Under 73kg); Omar Jad (Under 81kg); Aram Gorgian (Under 90kg); Omar Marouf (Over 100kg); and Bshairat Khroudi (Women’s 52kg). Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Dere’i, President of the UAE Judo Federation, said the Astana Grand…