Jessica Roberts
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Sharjah publishers conference focuses on AI, global partnerships and future of books
Opening the conference, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, chairperson of the SBA, called for greater international cooperation to help the publishing industry navigate technological and commercial challenges.
From cockpit to palace: Captain Smit Machchhar’s extraordinary month
Four weeks after surviving a brutal attack by his co-pilot aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the Indian pilot has received one of the UAE’s highest civilian honours, spoken publicly about his ordeal and become the subject of a debate extending far beyond aviation. Jessica Roberts narrates
Sharjah ruler announces women’s tower in Kalba, recalls his first day at school
Work has begun on a women’s tower near the University of Kalba, backed by a large new public park.
SEWA builds 15 power substations, commissions two new facilities
SHARJAH: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced...
L&T Showcases Renewable Energy, Power T&D and Digital Grid Solutions at WETEX 2026
DUBAI: Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational operating...
A Phone in Hand, a Customs Bill at Cochin
A duty demand on a phone already in use raises a wider question: can Customs enforce the rules without treating every returning expatriate as a suspect? Neha Kiran writes
Billionaire MLA spends a day seeing life unseen
MUMBAI, India, September 15, 2026: For several hours, Parag Shah was no longer surrounded by security personnel, expensive cars or the trappings of political...
Ras Al Khaimah resort launches 35 private villas
RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, September 15, 2026: Marjan Hospitality has launched a new collection of 35 private villas at The Ritz-Carlton Ras...
Gulf security, diplomacy in focus at Hili Forum
ABU DHABI — Gulf security, diplomacy and the changing global order were in focus Monday as the third Hili Forum opened in Abu Dhabi under...
WTM Spotlight Riyadh opens with focus on tourism growth
RIYADH — WTM Spotlight Riyadh will open Tuesday at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, bringing together Saudi and international travel industry representatives...
Oman Ratifies UAE Rail Deal as $2.5B Hafeet Rail Advances
MUSCAT, Oman: Oman has formally ratified its railway agreement with the UAE, clearing another regulatory milestone for the $2.5 billion Hafeet Rail project as...
Abu Dhabi Dialogue to Put Migrant Worker Protection in Focus
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Migrant worker protection, fair recruitment and social security are expected to feature prominently in the next cycle of the...

