Author: Editorial Team

Weekends in Dubai tend to follow a pattern: long lunches that turn into sunset plans, and beach days that stretch into the evening. This week, a mix of beachfront restaurants and lifestyle destinations across the city are leaning into that rhythm, with offers that focus less on entry fees and more on the overall experience. Here is what to check out: The quiet luxury pool day At DRIFT Dubai, weekend access is set at Dh200 per guest, fully redeemable on food and drinks, making it feel more like you are paying toward the experience rather than for entry. During the…

SHARJAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — BEEAH hosted the Future Pioneers Award (FPA) ceremony in Sharjah, recognising outstanding innovations selected from nearly 1,000 global submissions for the 2025–2026 edition. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah, the award is now in its 14th edition and has recorded a 400 percent increase in entries compared to the previous year. Participants from ten countries contributed solutions addressing key sustainability themes, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, circularity, clean energy, AI-driven tools, and net-zero strategies. The award has evolved into a global…

Dubai’s Miracle Garden is set to wrap up its 14th season with a month-long farewell celebration in May, offering free weekday entry for families and discounted tickets for UAE residents. The world’s largest natural flower garden will close its current season on May 31, 2026, before temporarily shutting for summer enhancements and preparations for its next reopening. As part of the final month celebrations, UAE residents can enter the garden for a reduced fee of Dh30 (inclusive of VAT) by presenting a valid Emirates ID. Children aged 12 and below will continue to receive free entry. Stay up to date…

Piyush Mehta, Chief Executive Officer at Data Dynamics and  Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies. Strategic MOU enables partners to transform unstructured data into compliant, AI-ready assets while advancing data sovereignty priorities. Dubai — VAD Technologies, a leading Middle East value-added distributor, and US-based Data Dynamics, a pioneer in unified data management, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate AI-ready data management, governance, and sovereign AI adoption across the region. The partnership responds to rising enterprise demand for trusted, policy-aligned data frameworks amid tightening regulatory mandates and rapid digital transformation. The collaboration builds on an established…

RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi. The message is pertaining to further improving bilateral relations between the two countries.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji received the message for the King from Japanese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Yasunari Morino during their meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Thursday.During the meeting, the two officials reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan. They also discussed various topics of common interest. Source: Saudi Gazette

RIYADH — The number of passengers transported by trains across Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2026 has exceeded 45 million. This reflects growing demand for rail travel as a safe mode of transportation offering high-quality services, the Transport General Authority (TGA) announced on Thursday.The authority noted that urban rail ecosystems recorded 42 million passengers during the first three months of the year. Riyadh Train topped the list with 31 million passengers, followed by the automated people mover at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah with around 10 million passengers, and the automated people mover at Princess Nourah bint…

DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) proposed to amend its Prescribed Company (PC) Regulations. The proposed amendments seek to significantly enhance structuring options in the DIFC, as well as further expanding the role of Corporate Service Providers (CSPs) in the Centre. Jacques Visser, Chief Legal Officer at DIFC Authority, said, “DIFC Authority is pleased to announce for public consultation amended Prescribed Company Regulations. The proposed amendments open the regime to any applicant, significantly enhancing the scope of the regime, as well as expanding the role of corporate service providers in the Centre.” The proposed amendments…

Dubai Restaurant Week is back and if your “restaurants to try” list has been piling up, this is your sign to finally book that table. Running from May 1 to 17, the city-wide dining event brings together more than 125 restaurants across 25+ cuisines, turning Dubai into a two-week food trail. But beyond the numbers, this year’s edition is really about access, giving diners a way into some of the city’s most in-demand (and often hard-to-book) spots at a fraction of the usual cost. What’s on the menu? First, the value. Expect two-course lunches priced at Dh125 and three-course dinners…

DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), welcomed Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), along with his accompanying delegation, during an official visit to the Council’s headquarters in Dubai, in the presence of several council officials. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in knowledge exchange and specialised expertise, supporting national efforts to build a knowledge-based economy and promoting innovation in vital sectors, particularly the energy sector. The two parties emphasised the importance of developing sustainable strategic…

Zebra Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Zebra Technologies Corporation, recently announced a strategic investment in Apera AI, a provider of 4D Vision for industrial robots. This venture investment reinforces Zebra’s focus on digitising and automating workflows to accelerate frontline operations for organisations in the manufacturing and logistics industries and beyond. Apera AI’s 4D Vision system equips robots with real-time visual intelligence, enabling them to locate, identify, and manipulate complex parts with speed, precision, and reliability. Apera AI uses light-resilient stereo vision and AI models to function reliably in dynamic, real-world factory conditions, adapting to shifting bins, changing lighting…