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SHARJAH, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) reported robust economic performance indicators for the first quarter of 2026, with a total of 18,921 business licences issued and renewed, compared to 18,768 licences in the same period of 2025, demonstrating a 1% overall increase. The Department reported a significant 36% increase in newly issued licences, reaching 2,991, while renewed licences totalled 15,930 during the same period. Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department, stated that these figures demonstrate the strength of the local economy and Sharjah’s continuing appeal as a promising…

SHARJAH, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — In a new scientific milestone highlighting Sharjah’s leadership in environmental research and biodiversity, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced the discovery of four spider species across various mountainous and valley ecosystems in the UAE. This milestone emphasises the richness of UAE’s natural environments and opens new pathways for understanding the delicate ecological balance that characterises the UAE’s diverse habitats. Rich ecosystems reveal new scientific discoveries The discovery results from the dedicated efforts of the research team at the Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum in Al Dhaid, led by Professor Dr…

The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has created a fund to support the education of children and spouses of Pakistanis living in the UAE, GCC countries, and other foreign countries. The Overseas Pakistanis Education Fund (OPEF) will offer scholarships to students studying in public and private educational institutions in Pakistan. Under this initiative, OPF said scholarships will be granted to the children and spouses of overseas Pakistanis enrolled in intermediate or equivalent programmes, undergraduate degrees including MBBS, BDS, Bachelor of Engineering, and master’s/MS programmes (18 years of education). In terms of eligibility, OPF said candidates must have a minimum of 60…

ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) – Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, stated that the future of health requires systems that are predictive, preventive and designed to equitably scale across populations, enabling earlier intervention and more sustainable outcomes. ”In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, health remains the most powerful unifying force. It connects every nation, every community, and every individual, shaping how societies endure and thrive,” said Mansoor Al Mansoori in a statement to mark the World Haeth Day, observed on 7 April every year. ”Resilient populations depend on systems that can…

SHARJAH, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC), affiliated with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), conducted a workshop to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping investment and economic trends. Titled “Artificial Intelligence and Investment Compass,” the workshop was held as part of the Sharjah Chamber’s efforts to enhance awareness of digital transformation and enable the business community to keep pace with rapid technological advancements. The workshop was attended by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, along with the Chamber Board Members; Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of…

ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects the weather in the country to be clear to partly cloudy while the sea will be rough to very rough at times. In its weather update for the period from Tuesday, 7 April, to Monday, 13 April 2026, the NCM said clouds will move in from the west over the country at intermittent periods, accompanied by light to moderate rainfall over scattered areas. Tuesday and Wednesday daytime: Clear to partly cloudy, occasionally dusty. North-westerly winds will be active to strong, raising dust and causing a drop…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The Syrian Business Council has strongly condemned the rioting and vandalism carried out against the UAE’s embassy in Damascus. Calling it acts “perpetrated by a small group of outlaws linked to the Iranian regime”, the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors and the Honorary Committee of the Syrian Business Council in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, condemned he group that mostly comprised of “non-Syrian elements”. In a statement issued on Monday, April 6, the council said: “While we affirm that these reprehensible acts constitute a…

A truck carrying more than 12 tonnes of KitKat bars vanished somewhere in transit across Europe. What could have been just another logistics story quickly took on a life of its own, morphing into something far more dramatic. Headlines have leaned into the absurdity, framing it like a plotline straight out of a heist film, rich with theories about where the chocolate might end up. Soon enough, brands and social media accounts also joined in, turning the mystery into a viral marketing moment. There were tongue-in-cheek posts, mock warranties for snacks, and, of course, endless riffs on taking the iconic…

ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — Artificial intelligence is changing what is possible in medicine. On World Health Day 2026, under the global theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” researchers at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi are demonstrating what that means in practice. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a new case of dementia arises somewhere in the world every three seconds. There is still no cure. But there may soon be something nearly as valuable: early warning to act. Researchers at (MBZUAI) have developed an AI system called MAGNET-AD…

MUSCAT, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Arabian Gulf University to strengthen joint statistical work. The MoU covers several areas of cooperation, including scientific research, statistical capacity building, and the exchange of knowledge and technical expertise. The MoU was signed during the visit of Dr. Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of Arabian Gulf University, and his accompanying delegation to the Centre’s headquarters in Muscat. They were received by Intisar bint Abdullah Al Wahaibi, Director-General of GCC-Stat, in a…