The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) continues to strengthen the UAE’s presence on the global publishing landscape through strategic participation in two of the industry’s most influential international platforms: the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) General Assemblies in Geneva and the Hong Kong Book Fair 2026. These engagements emphasise the Association’s ongoing efforts to empower Emirati
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), chaired the 31st Meeting of the Bureau of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Steering Committee on Regulatory Capacity Building, held at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Chaired by Shaima Al Mansoori, Director of Education and Training at FANR and Chairperson
Mleiha National Park has been shortlisted for the “Middle East’s Leading National Park 2026” award at the 33rd World Travel Awards, placing Sharjah’s premier heritage and ecotourism destination alongside the region’s most prominent protected national parks. Located within the core area of the Al Faya Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is competing
Abu Dhabi residents are the emirate’s most knowledgeable guides when it comes to discovering hidden gems. New research reveals that half of residents (50 percent) can instantly name a secret spot; the highest across the country. The research commissioned by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi revealed an impressive 73% of UAE
The total value of real estate sector transactions in Sharjah reached approximately AED29.5 billion during the first half of 2026, marking a 9.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department executed 59,460 transactions, recording a growth of 23.7 percent compared to the same period last year, reflecting
The UAE’s ‘Make it in the Emirates’ agenda, combined with artificial intelligence, modular construction and resilient supply chains, will redefine the country’s built environment over the next decade, according to leading construction, engineering and infrastructure executives speaking at Construction The Way Forward – Shaping the Future of Infrastructure and Sustainable Development, hosted by the Indian
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions warns that the latest wave of AI-generated deepfake documents, images and liveness videos could leave organizations significantly exposed if their identity and customer onboarding checks fail to keep pace. The global fraud prevention specialist says it has seen a 180% year-on-year increase in attacks and warns that the quality and sophistication of
