SHARJAH, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Department of Public Works (SDPW) is implementing the Midline project for rainwater and groundwater drainage at a cost of AED500 million, marking one of the emirate’s largest strategic infrastructure developments. The project enhances drainage efficiency across key areas through an integrated engineering system extending over long distances and serving densely populated districts. Despite much of the work being underground, it plays a critical role in preventing water accumulation, maintaining traffic flow, and safeguarding urban life. The development is divided into three interconnected zones. The first includes a 16 km main transmission and secondary…
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Client growth remained strong, with active clients increasing by 18% year-on-year and net deposits rising by 39% quarter-on-quarter Published: Mon 27 Apr 2026, 5:37 PM CFI Financial Group, a globally recognised leader in online trading services, has started 2026 with its strongest quarter to date, recording trading volumes of $2.3 trillion. This represents an 11% increase compared to Q4 2025 and an 81% rise year-on-year, building on the momentum of a strong 2025, where total volumes reached $6.4 trillion. Q1 performance overview The quarter’s strong performance was supported by steady growth in client activity across markets and continued momentum in new…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its efforts to enhance the transportation system and simplify the mobility experience within the emirate, Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) has signed an agreement with Uber, to launch the Uber app services in the emirate. The agreement aims to strengthen the transport ecosystem in Ras Al Khaimah and provide smart and diverse mobility options by enabling users to book taxis and limousines through the Uber app. The agreement was signed by Esmaeel Hasan Al Blooshi, Director-General of RAKTA, and Tala Nsouli, General Manager of Uber UAE, at RAKTA’s…
A day after Dubai schools were given the green light to resume outdoor activities, playgrounds and sports fields are beginning to come back to life, with institutions moving swiftly to roll out phased reopenings. From football matches and fitness clubs to assemblies and outdoor learning, the return marks a visible shift towards normalcy after weeks of restrictions, with safety protocols, drills and structured supervision firmly in place as students step back outside. The phased reopening comes after a seven-week closure triggered by regional tensions. Although in-person classes resumed on April 20, the revival of outdoor activities, including Physical Education (PE),…
N’DJAMENA — At least 42 people were killed in eastern Chad after a clash over a water point escalated into a cycle of reprisal attacks between rival ethnic groups, officials said late Sunday. The conflict in Wadi Fira province, initially between two families, is said to have spread over a wide area, with villages burned down. Chadian authorities saida delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat had been sent to the area and the situation had been brought under control. Mahamat said during a visit to the village of Igote in Wadi Fira near the border with Sudan 42…
WASHINGTON — The suspected gunman who charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday has renewed questions about Secret Service protocols and whether there should be changes to the already tight cordon at the annual star-studded event. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, hailed the response as “a massive security success story.” He said investigators believe the California man who was arrested, Cole Tomas Allen, intended to attack administration officials at the event, based on his writings that investigators are reviewing. Blanche later posted on social media…
CMC Networks, Africa’s premier networking provider, has partnered with AVANT Communications, a leading IT decision-making platform and technology distributor, to support enterprises with connectivity across EMEA. The partnership provides AVANT’s global partner network of advisors and enterprises with streamlined access to CMC’s ecosystem of AI-powered network infrastructure and industry-leading customer support, with local operations in 64 MEA markets. AVANT’s enterprise customers can now leverage CMC’s extensive coverage across a pan-regional network, supported by Africa’s first AI-enabled core, to enhance service resiliency and simplify regional expansion. The partnership also empowers AVANT’s Trusted Advisors to provide enterprise connectivity across the region at speed…
Dubai’s hospitality scene has entered its “workation” era and we’re so here for it. Who doesn’t want an “office” that comes with pool access, spa discounts and a skyline or sea view? Recently, hotels across the UAE have started actively promoting irresistible offers for remote workers and hybrid employees with packages that blur the lines between work and holiday. So, here are some of the best work-from-hotel offers to check out right now: Fairmont The Palm For those who can’t quite switch off but are done with working from the dining table, the Fairmont Workation offers a considered middle ground.…
DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates’ flagship A380, long celebrated as one of aviation’s most iconic aircraft, is set to reach new heights as the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi onboard has just been completed. The Emirates A380 was one of the first commercial aircraft in the world to offer internet to its customers, with first generation systems offering a total aircraft bandwidth of less than 1 Mbps. Emirates’ installation of three Starlink antennas on each A380 will improve the Wi-Fi available onboard a thousand-fold – offering a ‘better than at home’ connectivity experience for customers, while flying…
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, has achieved a groundbreaking regional first by successfully completing the Middle East’s inaugural Proof of Concept (PoC) for flexible dynamic network slicing in partnership with Huawei. This pioneering initiative significantly strengthens e& UAE’s 5G-Advanced (5G-A) capabilities, enabling intelligent, real-time adjustment of network slice resources to seamlessly match evolving enterprise demands and fluctuating radio environments while delivering unbreakable Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Through the on-demand reallocation of bandwidth, computing power and radio resources, the solution maintained 100 per cent SLA compliance across critical parameters, including low latency and guaranteed throughput,…