The University of Sharjah has launched its 5th Forum for Women in Research, themed “QUWA: Together Innovating to Shape the Future,” under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University. This event aims to celebrate and highlight the significant contributions of women in research....
In Riyadh, leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, as well as Egypt and Jordan, got together for a casual meeting to talk things over. His Highness the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman organized this meeting, which was attended by many important people, including Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE,...
The Egyptian government has agreed to build a $7 billion industrial complex with the help of a group made up of Shard Capital Partners from the UK, Royal Strategic Partners from the UAE, and Al-Qahtani Group from Saudi Arabia. Shard Capital Partners made the statement. They are the lead firm in the alliance and have...
The BSc (Hons) Computer Science students at the University of West London (UWL) RAK branch school recently won the “Most Inspirational Project Award” at the 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge. This was a big deal for the students. The team’s project, called “Eco-Metropolis: Sustainable City Simulation,” won this prestigious award on a world level,...
The Integrated Transport Center (Abu Dhabi Mobility) and GIGATONS have joined forces to improve electric transportation options in the city. The goal of this partnership is to come up with new ideas that will help the transportation sector reach net-zero pollution. The two groups will work together to find environmentally friendly ways to get around...
The Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, says that a major free trade zone deal between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the UAE will be signed in the next few months. During the Made in Russia expo in Abu Dhabi, he gave this update...
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that some public bus lines will have to go in different directions for a short time because of construction work going on around Dubai International Airport (DXB). After being made on February 21, these changes will stay in place until further notice. Buses will not be able...
The president of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent his warmest greetings to Saudi Arabia on its Founding Day. Sheikh Mohamed said, “Congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the people of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of...
Noora AlMatrooshi, the first woman from the UAE to become an astronaut, wants to put the UAE flag on the moon. She recently talked to students at the American Academy for Girls in Dubai about her hopes to encourage young Emiratis to go into space work. AlMatrooshi said that men are no longer the only...
Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector soared to new heights in 2024, with passenger numbers reaching an all-time high of 128 million, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). This marks a 15 percent rise from 2023 and a 25 percent jump compared to pre-pandemic levels. Of these travelers, 59 million were on domestic flights,...