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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
Taste of Abu Dhabi 2026 returns with food, music and workshops
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Food enthusiasts across the UAE will have another chance to explore a mix of local and international flavors as...
Oman police dismantle trafficking network in joint operation
Oman’s Royal Oman Police has helped dismantle a suspected international criminal network linked to human trafficking and drug smuggling following a joint investigation with...
One killed, five injured in Dubai showroom gas explosion
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — One person was killed and five others were injured after a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on...
Dubai opens 820m cycling bridge linking Al Mamzar and Al Khawaneej
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Dubai has expanded its cycling infrastructure with the opening of a new 820-metre bridge connecting Al Mamzar and Al Khawaneej...
Dubai approves five-year plan to expand walking, cycling and e-scooter network
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has approved a five-year plan to expand the city’s soft mobility network, aiming to...
UAE users report Facebook and Instagram outage
UAE users reported access problems on Facebook and Instagram on Sunday as outage complaints spiked across Meta platforms.
Downdetector showed a sharp rise in Facebook...

