UAE

The National · UAE · 2 days ago

Sharjah Ruler allocates Dh4.5m to buy books from international fair to stock libraries

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has directed Dh4.5 million ($1.2 million) to buy the latest publications from the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair and stock the emirate's libraries.Sheikh Dr Sultan issued the directive as the fair is taking place in the emirate, running until November 15. The grant will be used to acquire new titles from publishers and exhibitors participating in the annual event, enriching…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

The student teaches. The AI kid takes the exam

“But why?” is the question at the heart of one of Crucifer Academy’s most unusual assessment ideas. It comes from an AI Kid: a curious avatar the student must teach after each module.The avatar asks follow-up questions and pushes for clearer explanations. Then it sits an examination in the learner’s presence. In the proposed design, its answers must draw on what that learner has taught it.The student needs the AI Kid to pass. Reciting something…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Passports could be redundant in five years, says Dubai Airports CEO

Passports could become redundant within five years as biometric technology makes it possible to prove identity without a physical document, said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports.He said the technology to verify identities through biometrics already exists, yet travellers are still repeatedly asked to produce a document to prove who they are throughout their journey.“The technology is ready. How quickly we make this everyday reality is…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Jiu-jitsu legend Renzo Gracie takes equity stake in UJITSU, joins as global ambassador

Renzo Gracie, a 7th-degree coral belt and two-time ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) world champion, has taken an equity stake in UJITSU, the UAE-founded technology company building a global digital platform for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and has joined the company as a global ambassador and strategic partner. The agreement goes beyond a traditional ambassador role. As a shareholder in a platform with tens of thousands of users worldwide and more than…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Abu Dhabi urges residents to help protect children, report abuse on 24/7 hotlines

Abu Dhabi is calling on every resident to become an active line of protection for children, as Dama Al-Aman — the emirate’s integrated child protection system — unites 21 local and federal entities under one coordinated framework.The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) introduced the 'Protecting children takes all of us' campaign at an event at the Department of Community Development on Monday, bringing together health, education, law…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Sharjah Ruler allocates Dh4.5 million to buy new books for emirate’s libraries

Sharjah’s public and government libraries will receive new titles from this year’s Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), following a Dh4.5 million allocation directed by the emirate’s Ruler.Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the purchase of the latest publications from publishers participating in the fair’s 45th edition.Running from November 4 to 15 at Expo Centre Sharjah, SIBF…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Sharjah launches Arabic guide on using child abuse terms for journalists, educators

A journalist writing a headline about the sexual abuse of a child has a choice. The term “child pornography” is familiar, but it can obscure what the material depicts. “Child sexual abuse material” makes the harm explicit. That change is one of the practical recommendations in a new Arabic guide launched on Monday at the Sharjah International Book Fair.The first Arabic edition of the international terminology guidelines on the sexual…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

UAE rolls out eATA Carnet, becoming first country outside Europe to adopt system

UAE begins rollout of eATA Carnet system

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Dubai camel marathon unites 40 expats from 28 nationalities to experience Emirati heritage

More than 40 expatriates representing 28 nationalities took to the camel racing track in Dubai’s Al Marmoom for the first preliminary round of the eighth National Day Camel Marathon for Expatriates.Organised by the Events Department at the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre, the event brought residents from diverse backgrounds together to compete in one of the UAE’s oldest traditional sports.Three races across men’s and women’s categories were…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Aster launches sixth global nursing award, offers $250,000 prize to nurses globally

Registered nurses in the UAE and across the world can now compete for a $250,000 (Dh918,125) prize as Aster DM Healthcare opens applications for the sixth edition of its Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, recognising outstanding contributions to patient care, healthcare innovation and community service.The global award invites nurses to share stories from their professional journeys, highlighting how their work is improving patient outcomes,…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

UAE's Gargash warns of prolonged regional uncertainty as US-Iran deal remains out of reach

Gulf News · UAE · 2 days ago

Middle East conflict: Trump says Iran Task Force Iron Gate is in effect, expects Xi and Putin meeting next week

Hormuz traffic 'below normal, but not stalled': UKMTOMarine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains "well below normal but not stalled". UKMTO’s latest weekly report counted 170 outbound and 155 inbound transits, about 65% below pre-conflict levels, with most transponder-on vessels using the Iranian route to the north. JMIC said independent tracking showed single-digit to low double-digit daily transits, while US naval shipping-coordination…