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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
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Sharjah to host International Publishers Congress in 2028

SHARJAH  — Sharjah will host the International Publishers Congress (IPC) in October 2028, one of the global publishing industry’s leading gatherings, organisers announced. The announcement...

Sheikh Mohammed praises UAE reading challenge turnout

DUBAI — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has praised the participation of more...

The Leela ranked world’s No. 2 hotel brand in Travel + Leisure Awards 2026

DUBAI— The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has been ranked the world's second-best hotel brand in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026,...

Sharjah traffic diversions near University City until August

Motorists in Sharjah are being advised to prepare for slower journeys in the University City area as temporary traffic diversions remain in place to...

Khalifa University, Al Ghurair Launch Innovation Hub

ABU DHABI— Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation have launched the Al Ghurair Innovation Hub, a new experiential...

Dubai Customs Unveils New K9 Unit Vehicles

DUBAI - Dubai Customs has unveiled two new vehicles for its K9 Unit, timed to the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking...