Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has updated the driver training curriculum for light vehicle licence applicants to include advanced safety and driver assistance systems found in modern cars. Under the revised curriculum, applicants will now learn about several advanced vehicle safety and driver support features, including: Forward collision warning Blind spot monitoring Lane departure warning Lane support systems Parking assist systems for designated spaces Night vision systems Anti-lock Braking System Conventional and adaptive cruise control Sultan Al Akraf, Director of Drivers Licensing at RTA, said the updates are aligned with internationally recognised standards. He said the move aims to enhance…
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RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the infiltration carried out by an armed group from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran into Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island, with the aim of carrying out hostile acts against Kuwait. The ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of such hostilities that violate the sovereignty of Kuwait, which constitute a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. It affirms that these violations undermine international efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region. The ministry also expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity…
RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi stated that the commerce ministers of the GCC member states and the United Kingdom have commended the significant progress achieved in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between the two sides. The ministers expressed their anticipation for concluding the negotiations in the near future to serve mutual interests and a shared vision for sustainable and promising economic growth, he said. Albudaiwi’s statement followed a virtual meeting held recently between the GCC commerce ministers and their UK counterpart, with the participation of the GCC secretary general. The meeting was co-chaired by…
ABU DHABI, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — Bloom Holding showcased its major development projects in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain during its participation in the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026, highlighting the importance of public-private sector collaboration in advancing sustainable urban development and integrated residential communities. Carlos Wakim, CEO of Bloom Holding, told Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the company’s participation in the summit for the second consecutive year reflects its commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi’s urban transformation. He said Bloom Living spans 2.2 million square metres and includes more than 4,500 residential units across four integrated phases featuring…
FUJAIRAH, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah’s Zayed Sports Complex will host the launch of badminton player development camps as part of a national project aimed at building a pathway for identifying and developing sports talent in the UAE in line with international standards and the country’s long-term Olympic ambitions. The camps are organised by the UAE Committee for Sports Talent Care and Support of National Sports in cooperation with the UAE Badminton Federation. The initiative forms part of a structured development programme that begins with talent identification through local championships, followed by specialised training programmes and camps designed to…
Abu Dhabi has launched a Dh55 billion public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline covering 24 projects across transport, infrastructure and social sectors. Senior officials revealed that the emirate’s next phase will include new island bridge links, hundreds of kilometres of road upgrades, and a further Dh40 billion to Dh50 billion transport pipeline. The programme, unveiled on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre, will bring 24 projects to market across 2026 and 2027, including Dh35 billion in road and connectivity projects, Dh11 billion in urban and water infrastructure, and Dh9 billion in social infrastructure, according to official figures. Stay…
KAMPALA — On behalf of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji attended the inauguration ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda in the capital Kampala on Tuesday. During the ceremony, Al-Khereiji conveyed the congratulations and greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince to the Ugandan president, along with their wishes for his success and for further progress and prosperity for the government and people of Uganda. In turn, President Museveni conveyed his greetings and appreciation to King Salman and the Crown Prince, expressing…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held on Tuesday a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. During the call, the ministers discussed regional developments and the efforts made by both countries to maintain security and stability. They emphasized the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultation between the two countries. Source: Saudi Gazette
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — LEAD Development showcased its flagship sustainable projects during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026, highlighting developments on Jubail Island and housing projects in Al Ain aligned with Abu Dhabi’s urban development goals. Mounir Haidar, Co-founder & Managing Partner of Lead Development, and Managing Director of Jubail Island Investment Company, told Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the company’s projects focus on quality of life, sustainability and innovation, while balancing urban expansion with environmental preservation, particularly mangrove conservation on Jubail Island. He said modern technologies now play a key role across all stages of…
SHARJAH, 13th May, 2026 (WAM)– A high-level panel hosted by the American University of Sharjah and organised by Emirates Biotech stressed that achieving the UAE’s circular economy ambitions depends on effective organic waste management. Officials from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, waste management operators and academia discussed building an integrated organic waste management system aligned with the UAE Green Agenda 2030 and Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031. The participants noted that organic waste accounts for around 40 percent of municipal waste in the UAE, warning that landfill disposal generates methane emissions with a greater…