Qatar urges public to report missile and drone debris found at sea
DOHA, Qatar — Qatar's Ministry of Interior called on the public to immediately report any unidentified objects or debris suspected to be remnants of intercepted missiles or drones found in the country's territorial waters, warning that the material may...
Sharjah ruler creates Wadi Al Qarha Nature Reserve, sets protections
SHARJAH- Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri decree establishing the “Wadi Al Qarha Nature Reserve” in the emirate.
The decree stipulates that the reserve will be created with...
UAE announces winners of date palm photography competition
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates— The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation announced the winners of the 17th “Date Palm Tree Through the Eyes of the World” photography competition.
Held under the patronage...
Jazan’s Peaks Speak: Green, Serene, and Seen
JIZAN, Saudi Arabia — Jazan Region stands out for its natural diversity and environmental richness, helping establish it as a leading tourist destination in southern Saudi Arabia, supported by integrated tourism and investment assets that reflect geographical harmony and...
MBR $1 Million Water Award spotlights AI solutions
Applications open for fifth cycle. The award comprises four categories: Innovative Projects, Innovative Research and Development, Innovative Individual and Innovative Crisis Solutions.DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award is prioritising artificial intelligence-driven innovation...
Oman Bars Expats From Over 200 Professions in Intensified Omanisation Push
From Mahmoud Rafeeque
Muscat, Oman — Oman has expanded its Omanisation policy by prohibiting expatriates from taking up more than 200 professions starting this year, a step aimed at prioritizing jobs for citizens and advancing economic diversification under Vision 2040.
The...
Bahrain, UAE launch one-point air travel pilot for their citizens
MANAM, Bahrain — The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain this week launched the first phase of a “one-point” air travel system that allows UAE and Bahraini citizens to complete border formalities at departure, eliminating duplicate passport checks upon arrival.
The pilot,...