King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and Qassim University announced the launch of their partnership in Innovation Incubator 5, as part of joint efforts to support the Kingdom’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem and empower innovators and entrepreneurs to develop their ideas into ventures with real economic value. The partnership brings together KAUST’s advanced research and innovation environment and its pivotal role in hosting the bootcamp and shaping an intensive, hands-on experience for participants, providing them with the mentorship, resources, and tools to refine ideas and develop them into working prototypes, deepening its alignment with Qassim University in nurturing the…
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SHARJAH, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the Sharjah Government’s efforts to support economic activities and strengthen the investment environment, Sharjah Police has implemented a package of economic facilitation measures and decisions approved by Sharjah Executive Council (SEC).The package includes financial exemptions and fee reductions aimed at easing the burden on companies and economic establishments. These measures will remain in effect for three months from the date the decision comes into force.The package includes several key incentives, including a 50% reduction in fees for renewing security permits for commercial activities, a 50% reduction in subscription fees for the…
Whether you’re planning a summer holiday or renewing your travel documents from the UAE, understanding what an Indian passport can — and cannot — do is becoming increasingly important.For millions of Indians, the passport is more than just a travel document — it is tucked away safely in lockers, pulled out for visa applications, job changes and overseas holidays, and often regarded as one of the most important documents a person owns.But a recent clarification by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that an Indian passport is not proof of citizenship has reignited debate and exposed how many misconceptions still…
South Africa coach Hugo Broos offered a brutally honest assessment that his team lacked the pace and power to compete after their World Cup run came to a halt on Sunday as they lost 1-0 to Canada in the last 32.South Africa conceded a stoppage-time goal to lose the opening game of the tournament’s knockout stage and Broos felt Canada were the better side.“I think we have to be honest that today, we lost the game because there was a lack of power and speed in our team,” he said at the post-match press conference.“When I compare us with our…
Scroll through Instagram long enough, or walk through independent pop-ups and concept spaces at Alserkal, and a pattern begins to appear: garments today refuse to hide their references.Keffiyeh motifs show up on streetwear and accessories. Tatreez embroidery is blown up into bold graphic pieces on dresses and jackets. You’ll easily find watermelon symbols printed on T-shirts and bags. Lebanese designers are working maps of Beirut, old photographs, and fragments of Arabic calligraphy into clothing and jewellery. Fast forward, Syrian couture designers like Rami Al Ali translate Damascene architecture and memory into couture, where Syrian identity is present less as a…
Around 70 per cent – seven in 10 – expatriates in the UAE have insufficient life insurance cover, exposing a major financial protection gap among, according to a financial reviews conducted by deVere Acuma over the past 12 monthsThe study found that approximately 70 per cent of expatriates either had no “meaningful life insurance cover in place” or held policies that were “insufficient” to adequately protect their families financially in the event of death.Expatriates account for nearly 85 per cent of the UAE, which boasts one of the highest per capita income in the world. The Gulf country’s poplulation reached…
الجنيه الإسترليني يرتفع مقابل الدولار الأمريكي واليورو سجّل الجنيه الإسترليني اليوم، ارتفاعًا مقابل الدولار الأمريكي والعملة الأوروبية الموحدة “اليورو”. وبلغ الباوند مع موعد إغلاق الأسواق اللندنية عند (1.3247) دولار أمريكي، بارتفاع (0.33%)، فيما زاد مقابل العملة الأوروبية عند (1.1600) يورو بنسبة (0.02%). المصدر – جريدة الرياض
الشارقة في 29 يونيو/ وام / أعلنت جمعية الشارقة الخيرية عن مشروع “العودة إلى المدارس” خارج الدولة من خلال تجهيز 25826 حقيبة مدرسية تمهيدا لتوزيعها على الطلبة المستفيدين في 15 دولة من الدول المشمولة بمشاريع الجمعية الإنسانية وذلك ضمن جهودها السنوية لدعم المسيرة التعليمية وتخفيف الأعباء عن الأسر المتعففة مع انطلاق العام الدراسي الجديد.وأكد علي محمد الراشدي رئيس لجنة مشروع العودة إلى المدارس بجمعية الشارقة الخيرية أن لجنة المشروع باشرت التنسيق مع منافذ البيع والموردين لاختيار الحقائب مشيرا إلى أن المشروع يعد من المبادرات التعليمية المهمة التي تنفذها الجمعية سنوي انطلاقا من إيمانها بأن التعليم يمثل استثمارا حقيقيا في مستقبل…
RIYADH — Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Qasabi intends to issue a decision establishing fines for sales-related violations that have not previously been subject to penalties.The move falls within the Ministry of Commerce’s mandate to enforce sanctions for violations under its jurisdiction, as stipulated in the schedule of municipal violations, with the objective of strengthening compliance with sales regulations and safeguarding consumer rights.The draft decision, published on the Istitlaa Public Survey platform to solicit public feedback before its approval, proposes fines ranging from SR200 to SR1,000 for violations including refusing to sell products, refusing to issue invoices, failing to display prices…
الرياض – مباشر: دعت الهيئة السعودية للبيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي “سدايا” العموم والجهات المعنية إلى إبداء مرئياتهم حيال مشروع سياسة الذكاء الاصطناعي أولًا، وذلك من خلال المنصة الإلكترونية الموحدة لاستطلاع آراء العموم والجهات الحكومية والقطاع الخاص “استطلاع”؛ بهدف إشراك مختلف الأطراف في تطوير التوجهات الوطنية الداعمة لتبني الذكاء الاصطناعي في القطاع العام. وتهدف هذه الخطوة إلى تعزيز مشاركة الجهات الحكومية والشركات والمختصين في دعم اتخاذ القرار حيال ترسيخ نهج “الذكاء الاصطناعي أولًا”، بوصفه توجهًا عامًا يشجع على النظر في توظيف تقنيات وتطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي عند تطوير الخدمات والعمليات والمبادرات، متى ثبتت ملاءمته وجدواه؛ بما يسهم في رفع الإنتاجية، وتحسين جودة المخرجات،…