Sharjah's rubbish bins are getting a smart makeover. By next year, the city will have bins equipped with smart technology, which will act as Wi-Fi hotspots and run using solar energy. They will also be fitted with sensors that detect when the bins are full, so garbage collection can be arranged.
UAE begins loading humanitarian vessel bound for Gaza
Preparations and loading operations began on Sunday for the Umm Al Emarat humanitarian vessel, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the people of the Gaza Strip.
Italian president praises Zayed Award honour for Armenia, Azerbaijan
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has praised the decision by the jury of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity to honour the historic peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia as the award’s recipient for 2026, reaffirming Italy’s support for the peace process between the two countries.
Dubai opens major Al Qudra bridge to cut travel time by over 50%
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bridge at the busy Al Qudra Road intersection, cutting journey times by more than 50 per cent and almost tripling traffic capacity on one of the city’s fastest-growing corridors.
Cyber Security Council: Stolen logins drive majority of financial attacks
The UAE Cyber Security Council has urged residents to take extra care when handling financial information online, warning that banking and payment data remain among the top targets for cybercriminals.
