ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — Under supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has inaugurated a central control room dedicated to managing and monitoring autonomous vehicle (AV) operations across Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, and Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of DMT. This strategic step aims to enhance direct supervision and effective regulation of the sector through advanced systems for real-time monitoring, data analysis, and decision support, ensuring the highest levels…
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DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai has announced today the resumption and expansion of its network operations into Syria with the launch of a new daily non-stop service to Aleppo International Airport (ALP). Scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026, Aleppo becomes flydubai’s second destination in Syria, joining the capital city, Damascus. This reinforces the airline’s commitment to opening up previously underserved markets. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said, “We are pleased to resume our operations to Aleppo after nearly 14 years of halted operations. The introduction of our daily service to Aleppo marks an important…
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) has announced a bunch of relief measures for tourism establishments in the emirate, including extended utility bill payment deadlines, fee waivers and flexible payment plans. The initiative is aimed at boosting the sustainability and competitiveness of the emirate’s tourism sector while creating a more attractive environment for investors. Among the key measures is an one-month extension for paying utility bills. Tourism businesses will also be able to pay their consumption bills in instalments, while penalties for service disconnections will be waived for three months. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
AL-BAHA — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail launched and inaugurated municipal and housing projects worth more than SR1.67 billion during a visit to Al-Baha on Thursday. The visit included inspections of ongoing municipal and housing projects, the inauguration of completed developments, the laying of foundation stones for new projects and the handover of housing units to beneficiaries of developmental housing programs. Municipal projects included completed developments worth SR464 million and new projects valued at SR873.5 million, covering roads, sidewalks, street lighting, flood mitigation, parks, public facilities and other infrastructure aimed at improving services for residents and visitors. In…
Karl Crowther. The conversation in boardrooms across the UAE and Saudi Arabia has begun to shift from developing more AI capabilities to ensuring that they work efficiently across the entire organisation. Typically, every novel technology follows the same chronology. First comes the capability phase, followed by questions about how that capability should be managed. Quite inevitably, AI too has arrived at this inflection point. As organisations move from experimentation and AI pilots to enterprise-wide production, the focus is shifting to how those capabilities are managed, governed and scaled. The need for oversight and accountability is becoming increasingly critical. The UAE and…
MANILA — Landslides triggered by one of the strongest storms in decades have left at least 15 people dead and six others missing on the island of Mindanao in southern Philippines, as parts of East Asia brace themselves for the looming storm. Typhoon Bavi is expected to pound Taiwan’s north and east, as well as Japan’s remote southwestern islands, on Friday and Saturday before smashing into China, which has been hit by deadly storms this week. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km (620 miles) at its widest point – roughly the width of France – is sweeping across the Pacific towards…
DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — Burjeel Holdings on Friday celebrated the Market Open Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking the admission of its inaugural US$500 million Sukuk to trading on the International Securities Market. The ceremony was held in the presence of Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in the UK; Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings; alongside Burjeel Holdings’ leadership and representatives of the London Stock Exchange. The market opening follows the successful completion of Burjeel Holdings’ inaugural Sukuk under its $1.5 billion Senior Unsecured…
An Al Ain court has found a man guilty and ordered him to compensate a woman after he unlawfully breached her privacy and entered her private residence entirely against her will. The Al Ain Court of First Instance ruled that the defendant must pay financial damages of Dh20,000 to the victim following a traumatic trespassing incident that severely compromised her privacy and left her fearing for her safety inside her home. According to official court records, the woman filed a civil lawsuit against the defendant following a prior criminal court conviction. The criminal judiciary had already found the man guilty…
Burjeel Holdings marked the admission of its inaugural $500 million Sukuk to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market (ISM) with a Market Open Ceremony, following strong demand from regional and international investors. The listing follows the successful completion of Burjeel’s debut Sukuk issuance under its $1.5 billion Senior Unsecured Sukuk Programme, marking the healthcare group’s first entry into international debt capital markets and the first Sukuk issued by a MENA healthcare provider since 2018. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al…
NEW YORK, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, took part in the security session of the UNCOPS 2026 Police Chiefs Summit in New York, where it highlighted the country’s commitment to harnessing advanced technology and artificial intelligence to strengthen security, protect communities, and deepen international cooperation. The ministry noted that this approach reflects the UAE leadership’s vision of placing innovation at the centre of government action to support security at both the national and global levels. During its address, the ministry outlined its ongoing efforts to implement proactive initiatives aimed at tracking offenders…