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SHARJAH, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UOS) and Sharjah Media City (Shams) have signed an MoU to boost collaboration in media, communications, and public relations, nurturing Sharjah’s creative ecosystem. The agreement was signed by Chancellor Professor Esameldin Agamy and Director-General Rashid Abdullah Al Obad. The MoU aims to expand training opportunities for Emirati talent, support emerging creatives and enhance knowledge exchange to bolster the UAE’s media landscape, particularly in Sharjah. Professor Agamy said that Shams has played a key role in supporting university programmes, especially within the College of Communication, by providing practical training opportunities and…

Long before its closure for restoration for 18 months, it was the place where tennis was played in the sky, planes touched down mid-air, and fireworks lit up one of the world’s most recognisable silhouettes. For 26 years, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab has been more than a hotel; it has been a stage for spectacle, a symbol of Dubai’s ambition, and a backdrop to moments that travelled far beyond the UAE. As the landmark shuts its doors temporarily, here’s a look back at the moments that defined its global status. 2004: Tiger Woods takes golf to the skies Before the…

Satellite startup Orbital has laid out plans to launch its first test mission in 2027, which they hope will provide a foundation for operating AI data centres in low Earth orbit (LEO). The company’s first satellite, Orbital 1, is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 in April next year. Its aim is to validate sustained GPU operation in orbit, test radiation hardening and eventually run AI workloads commercially. Orbital noted it has secured funding from start-up accelerator a16z Speedrun to support the initial test and was in the process of making an application to the US Federal Communications…

ATHENS — Greek authorities have rescued over 300 migrants coming mainly from Bangladesh, Egypt, Yemen and Sudan over the last two days, officials said. Nearly half of them were rescued on Monday off the island of Crete, the coast guard said on Tuesday, adding that they were travelling on at least three makeshift vessels. Search operations continued on Tuesday despite strong winds in the area, they said. A coast guard official said the migrants were being held by Cretan police and would be transferred to reception centres on the Greek mainland. Meanwhile, dozens of migrants have been rescued from a…

Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Jeddah has achieved a new milestone by receiving the Person-Centered Care Certification®️ at the Gold level from Planetree International, confirming its strong commitment to providing healthcare that places patients and their families at the center of every decision and practice. This certification represents the highest level of recognition awarded by Planetree International, given only to healthcare organizations that demonstrate exceptional excellence in patient experience and active partnership with families and the community. With this achievement, the hospital joins an exclusive global list of 101 healthcare facilities to hold this prestigious certification. What does the Gold…

A new pension service to help members make more informed decisions about their retirement has been announced by the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) on Wednesday. The Pension Advisory Service, available through the Ma’ashi digital platform, provides legal and technical guidance on UAE pension and social security laws. It helps users better understand their rights, responsibilities, and available options when planning for retirement. Through the platform, customers can seek tailored advice on pension regulations, inquire about their pension status, and calculate the current or future value of their entitlements at the end of service, whether based on actual…

BEIJING, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the General Women’s Union (GWU) took part in the “UAE-China Business Promotion Conference” hosted by the UAE Embassy in Beijing, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Held under the theme “From Vision to Value”, the event brought together senior officials, business leaders and investors from the UAE and China to boost economic and trade ties and explore cooperation in priority sectors including investment, finance, energy and sustaianblity, industry, agriculture and food security, logistics and technology, aviation and trade, in addition to the retail, technology, research and innovation sectors. The…

According to a new report from Emarketer, Meta Platforms will soon overtake Google in terms of total advertising revenue by the end of 2026 both globally and within the United States.  The research company forecasted Meta’s ad revenue will reach $243.5 billion, with Google hitting just shy of $240 billion. In 2025, Google had $214 billion, ahead of Meta’s $196.2 billion. In terms of worldwide ad spend revenue, Meta is also set to take top spot with 26.8 per cent, compared to Google’s 26.4 per cent. Emarketer analysts put the shift down to Meta’s unprecedented growth rate for a company…

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a second round of US-Iranian peace talks could begin in Islamabad over the next two days. Trump’s comments followed a wave of speculation about a new round of negotiations after 21 hours of talks on the weekend ended without any breakthrough. “You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there,” Trump told a New York Post reporter who had gone to Islamabad for the first round. He added that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was…

The UAE will host the 42nd International Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in Sharjah in 2030, becoming the first country in the Arab world to stage one of the most important global gatherings dedicated to children’s literature, reading advocacy and publishing for young readers. The congress, held every two years, is considered a leading international platform for experts, publishers, educators and cultural institutions working to improve access to books for children and young people. The 2030 edition is expected to bring together more than 1,000 participants from over 80 countries under the theme “Stories…