Author: Editorial Team

Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists against stopping on road shoulder, putting their and other lives at risk. They shared a video compiling footage of road violations, which also included cars using the road shoulder to overtake other vehicles. One clip in the video showed a car which had stopped on the road shoulder getting hit by a sedan from behind. Another clip showed a vehicle trying to overtake others using the road shoulder on the left side of the road. Sharing the video, Abu Dhabi Police wrote on X, “Stopping on the road shoulder puts your life and the…

AL AIN, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — Zayed for Good Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Silal Group to support the development of a sustainable agricultural ecosystem driven by innovation and strategic partnerships. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the UAE Agricultural Conference and Exhibition 2026 at ADNEC Al Ain, supporting efforts to enhance food security and strengthen community resilience. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in developing national talent in agricultural technology, engaging students in practical learning, and advancing innovative solutions through Silal’s Innovation Oasis to improve productivity and resource efficiency. The partnership…

Burj Al Arab is finally taking a day off — well, 18 months off — for a large scale restoration. The city’s best‑known icon, which has doubled as a status symbol, afternoon‑tea backdrop and Instagram trophy since 1999, will be wrapped up and worked on while designers refresh its interiors and public spaces. For travellers who built an itinerary (and a budget) around that ‘seven‑star’ stay, the obvious question is: now what? The good news is that in a city like Dubai, there’s always plenty of choice. The Emirate has spent the last few years building a new generation of…

Google Cloud recently revealed a $750 million fund aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of agentic AI. The company went on to address its global consulting partners for aid in scaling deployments. The investment will be rolled out to support consulting giants including McKinsey & Company, Accenture, Capgemini and Deloitte. As part of the programme, Google’s AI lab DeepMind will provide select partners with early access to Gemini models, enabling testing and feedback ahead of wider release. Google engineers will also be available to consulting teams to tackle complex technical challenges. The initiative is designed to support AI prototyping, workforce training…

DAMASCUS — Syrian authorities said Friday they had arrested Amjad Youssef, the main suspect in the notorious Tadamon massacre, during a security operation in the countryside of Hama. In a statement, Ministry of Interior of Syria said internal security forces captured Youssef, identifying him as the primary perpetrator behind the mass killings in the Tadamon neighborhood of Damascus. The Tadamon case drew global attention after video footage surfaced documenting the killings during the Syrian war. On April 27, 2022, The Guardian published leaked footage showing members of Military Intelligence Branch 227 executing at least 41 people and burning their bodies.…

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait Armed Forces said Friday that a drone attack launched from Iraq targeted northern border positions, causing material damage but no casualties. In a statement, the army said two explosive-laden drones struck land border posts early in the day in what it described as a hostile attack. The military said the drones were guided through fiber-optic cables and were launched from Iraqi territory. No injuries were reported, although the attack caused damage to facilities at the targeted sites. Iran-aligned factions are active in Iraq, with some groups previously announcing military operations in the region during the joint…

A new UAE mediation effort between Russia and Ukraine has succeeded in releasing 386 prisoners. A statement from the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the new prisoner exchange involved 193 Russian and 193 Ukrainian prisoners. This brings the total number of prisoners exchanged between the two countries through these mediations to 6,691. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its gratitude to the two countries for their cooperation in the success of the UAE mediation efforts, which reflects their confidence and appreciation of the state’s keenness to support all efforts aimed at resolving the crisis between the two countries.…

DUBAI, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of the 1 Billion Meals Dates Factory, with an annual production capacity of 150 million date-based food units. The announcement was made in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance; and…

Extreme heat, UV exposure, and poor material choices are driving early roof failures Published: Fri 24 Apr 2026, 5:28 PM The UAE building environment represents one of the most challenging situations worldwide because roof temperatures exceed 80°C and daily temperature variations reach 30°C. The existing solutions face limitations because they lack design features needed to survive extreme environmental conditions which results in costly early system breakdowns that impact property owners by millions of dollars every year. Roof leakage has become one of the most frequent – and costly – issues faced by property owners across the UAE. From luxury villas…

ABU DHABI, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Justice has announced that the “Digital Agencies” project has advanced to the final stage, ranking among the top 20 global projects in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes, specifically in the category of “The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development.” This nomination represents as a prestigious international recognition of the UAE’s pioneering experience in developing digital judicial services, positioning the project among the most prominent innovative government initiatives worldwide. It also reflects the significant advancements made by the UAE in…