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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
SEWA builds 15 power substations, commissions two new facilities
SHARJAH: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced the commissioning of two new 33 kV electricity distribution substations: a substation operating under an...
Kerala CM Satheesan among guests at Sharjah Book Fair
SHARJAH: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will be among the international guests at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which opens at Expo...
Dubai T100 Triathlon attracts over 2,000 athletes from 57 nationalities
DUBAI - More than 2,000 athletes representing 57 nationalities have registered for the third edition of the Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend, which will take...
Al Bustan sees demand for year-round stays after ATM 2026
Al Bustan Centre sees growing demand for flexible, year-round stays after ATM 2026DUBAI — Dubai’s growing appeal as a destination not only for holidays but...
Dubai luxury rentals register AED6.79bn in eight months
Dubai registered over 2,000 residential rental contracts worth AED1 million or more in the first eight months of 2026. A fäm Properties analysis shows...
Indian passport opens easy entry to 70 destinations
NEW DELHI, INDIA, September 15, 2026: Indian passport holders can travel to 70 destinations without securing a conventional visa before departure, although entry conditions...

