Scott Wilcox, Senior Advisor and Founder, Sicuro Group. Scott Wilcox of Sicuro Group shares a practitioner’s view on how resilience and intelligence are redefining risk in the UAE. The UAE’s rise as a global hub for trade, energy, and digital infrastructure has been matched by a deliberate and highly integrated approach to risk management that prioritises coordination, speed, and real-time decision-making over fragmented or imported frameworks. From cybersecurity and intelligence to crisis response and business continuity, the country has aligned its risk architecture to address the realities of operating in high-consequence environments. Risk is no longer treated as a compliance…
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SHARJAH, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), in collaboration with Ruwad, has launched an awareness platform at City Centre Al Zahia from April 23 to 25 to showcase services for investors and entrepreneurs. The platform features key offerings including instant business licensing, an AI-powered trade name generator, support services and cost estimation tools, alongside programmes supporting Emirati entrepreneurs. Officials said the initiative aims to enhance engagement with the business community, strengthen partnerships and reinforce Sharjah’s position as a leading investment destination. Source: Emirates News Agency
Abu Dhabi has announced on Wednesday, April 22, plans to introduce two new gates to the Darb Toll Gate system, as part of the Capital’s efforts to enhance traffic flow on main roads, improve the efficiency of road network usage, and reduce congestion. The two gates, which will be located on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in Ghantoot and on Wahat Al Karama Street at the entrance and exit of Sheikh Zayed Street, will operate 24/7 starting May 4, 2026. They will be named Ghantoot Toll Gate and Al Qurm Toll Gate. The ITC further stated that a toll fee…
RIYADH — The Saudi construction cost index recorded an increase of two percent during the last month of March compared to the same month in 2025. This was driven mainly by a 1.9 percent increase in residential costs and a 2.2 percent increase in non-residential costs. The annual construction cost index for the residential sector rose by 1.9 percent last month, driven by a 4.5 percent increase in equipment and machinery rental costs, which in turn was influenced by a 6.1 percent rise in operating costs. Labor costs also increased by 2.7 percent and energy prices by 3 percent along…
JEDDAH — The Saudi Passport authorities have made it easy and quick for six eligible categories of people, in addition to expatriates, to apply for an entry permit to Makkah during the current Hajj season through the Absher Individuals platform. These categories include holders of the Premium Residency, investors, citizens from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, non-Saudi mothers of Saudi citizens, non-Saudi family members, and domestic workers. The service allows these categories of people to get issued an entry permit through completing a few simple steps on Absher. The security forces started on Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April…
SHARJAH, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has signed a strategic partnership with ION to establish a wide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the emirate. Under the agreement, ION, a joint venture between BEEAH and Crescent Enterprises, will develop, operate and maintain more than 100 fast EV chargers. Yousif Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of SRTA, said the project will cater to the growing number of EV users while reinforcing the authority’s commitment to advancing electric mobility in line with global sustainability goals and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. He added that the…
DUBAI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr qualified for the final of the AFC Champions League Two after a 5-1 victory over Qatar’s Al Ahli at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai today. Kingsley Coman secured a hat-trick with goals in the 12th, 63rd, and eighth minute of first-half stoppage time. Angelo Gabriel and Abdullah Al Hamdan added to the tally in the 23rd and 80th minutes, respectively, while Sekou Omar Yansane scored Al Ahli’s solitary goal in the 10th minute. Al Nassr will face Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the final, following the latter’s victory over Bangkok United. Source:…
No winner was announced for the Dh30 million jackpot offered by the UAE Lottery on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, but the raffle revealed that several participants have won cash rewards. In the Lucky Day draw, the winning numbers in Draw number 260422 from the Days section are 18, 9, 7, 29, 13, 15 and the winning number in the Months section is 5. Under the Lucky Chance ID, the winning IDs are: CZ7679507 CV7238331 BL3669253 Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Each winner can claim Dh50,000. As it is the case with the…
RIYADH — Ride-hailing applications recorded significant growth during the first quarter of 2026, exceeding 32 million trips, an increase of 15.77 percent compared to the same period last year. These figures reflect the sector’s continued development and its role in supporting and enhancing the mobility experience, according to statements issued by the Transport General Authority (TGA). These indicators highlight the growing reliance on ride-hailing services as a preferred mode of urban transportation, supported by their widespread availability across the Kingdom and the efficiency and quality of services provided. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has reinforced the strict prohibition of manufacturing or storing food products without obtaining the necessary licenses to conduct food-related activities during the Hajj season, warning that violators may face a maximum jail term of 10 years and fines of SR10 million. In a press statement on Wednesday, the authority emphasized that all food factories and warehouses must adhere to the provisions of the Food Law and its Implementing Regulation, highlighting that the safety of food and medicine for pilgrims remains its top priority and stating it will maintain a zero-tolerance policy…