Abu Dhabi – In line with the Abu Dhabi Government’s commitment to elevating public-sector leadership, the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) has launched the AI-powered Policy Development Programme, a new executive capability-building initiative designed for Executive Directors and equivalent senior leaders with strategic and operational involvement in policy design, implementation and oversight. To deliver the programme, the DGE has partnered with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), a world-leading policy institute. Through this AI-powered programme, executive-level professionals will develop advanced policy development skills that enhance policy quality and support the translation of knowledge into…
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You spot a Dh500 flight online and immediately consider it a bargain. But for many UAE residents planning their summer escapes, that initial excitement is quickly replaced by a shock as the true cost of the holiday becomes clear. Once baggage fees, seat selection, visas, travel insurance, hotels, transfers, and daily expenses are included, the initial low airfare can result in a holiday costing several thousand dirhams. “People often see an advert for a Dh500 flight and think, ‘That’s such a cheap holiday!’ But the flight is just the starting point,” explains Ipshita Sharma, a travel agent for SCN Travel…
RIYADH — More than 300 tons of contaminated food were prevented from entering Saudi Arabia during the second quarter of 2026, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) said. According to the SFDA’s Regulatory Enforcement Report, the authority identified 1,960 violating establishments, seized 1,016 products, and conducted 17,096 inspection visits during the second quarter of 2026. The authority said compliance with the SFDA’s regulations and bylaws is mandatory, warning that violations are subject to legal procedures and regulatory penalties. Source: Saudi Gazette
ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) recently hosted its first Inpatient Smart Room & Innovation Expo, bringing together healthcare professionals, technology partners and industry experts to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of healthcare delivery. The event featured a series of interactive innovation kiosks and technology demonstrations, giving participants the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge digital health solutions, smart patient care technologies and emerging innovations designed to enhance patient experience, clinical efficiency and healthcare outcomes. During the expo, participants discussed the hospital’s digital transformation journey, highlighting advanced digital health solutions, including smart healthcare…
DUBAI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Holding Community Management has entered into a strategic partnership with PlusX Electric to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility across its managed residential communities. Under the agreement, PlusX Electric deployed its portable EV charging pods within the communities managed by Dubai Holding Community Management, enabling residents to access charging services directly at their locations when needed. The self-contained pods operate without the need for permanent electrical infrastructure or civil works, allowing for flexible deployment while minimising disruption within these residential communities. Francis Giani, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Holding Community Management, said, “This…
NEW DELHI — Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi on Thursday defying new restrictions in the latest show of strength as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the issue publicly for the first time on Thursday, announcing fast-track courts to try and punish officials involved in examination paper leaks. The protests began more than a month ago over alleged leaks in some of the country’s most competitive entrance exams for medical colleges and government jobs. The movement has since expanded beyond exam grievances, drawing professionals and families while channeling broader frustration. From New…
Turtle Bay Resort at The Red Sea has introduced its summer program, offering a range of recreational, wellness and family activities alongside seasonal dining inspired by Umluj’s annual mango harvest. The resort’s summer menu features locally grown mangoes sourced from Muhammadiah Farm near Umluj. Seasonal offerings include fresh mango selections, smoothies, desserts and dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients across several of the resort’s restaurants and cafés. Guests can also visit the Umluj Mango Festival, which runs daily during the season and brings together local growers showcasing regional produce. The summer program includes water-based activities operated by Red Sea Global’s…
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, who was accompanied by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial greetings and discussed various topics of importance to the nation and its citizens, reaffirming the UAE’s steadfast commitment to placing them at the heart of its current and future developmental plans and objectives. Together, they prayed for the nation’s security, progress, and prosperity. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
Uma Sandilya and Rajavardhan Nalluri. Appointment follows a year of accelerating customer growth, the launch of the Artemis edition of the Kore.ai Agent Platform, and Leader placements from Gartner and Forrester Dubai — Kore.ai, the global leader in enterprise AI platforms and agentic applications, today named Uma Sandilya Chief Commercial Officer. Sandilya takes end-to-end ownership of sales, go-to-market (GTM), marketing, and strategy, uniting the company’s commercial functions under a single leader as enterprise buyers move agentic AI from pilots into production. Enterprise AI has reached the moment Kore.ai was built for. Buying decisions that once sat with individual departments now consolidate at the…
ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has launched the National Environmental Radiation Measurements Portal, the country’s first environmental radiation information system. As one of FANR’s transformational projects, the portal enhances the UAE’s radiation protection infrastructure by providing stakeholders with a unified source of radiological environmental monitoring information to support regulatory oversight, emergency preparedness and response and scientific research. The system provides users with access to real-time and historical measurements collected through FANR’s nationwide environmental radiation monitoring network, together with laboratory analysis of environmental samples. Through a single digital platform, users can monitor…