Distance learning to continue for some UAE schools on Monday
As UAE schools prepare for the gradual return to in-person learning from Monday, April 20, some schools have informed parents they will not be reopening…
Year: 2026
Sheikh Hamdan reviews progress of Dubai’s air taxi station
Dubai has completed construction of its first air taxi station near Dubai International Airport, marking a key milestone in plans to launch commercial electric air…
Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car
Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce has unveiled a new two-seater electric convertible model. The BMW-owned company said it will create just 100 of the Project Nightingale…
Kingdom of Morocco launch Digital Dialogue to strengthen strategic cooperation with EU
Kingdom of Morocco and EU strengthened their relationship as strategic partners in the digital field by launching the EU-Morocco Digital Dialogue. This Digital Dialogue reflects a shared vision to unlock…
Dubai Properties awards Dh1.1b contracts for 850 new homes in Dubailand
Dubai homebuyers will soon have 850 more options in Dubailand, after Dubai Properties awarded nearly Dh1.1 billion in construction contracts to expand its fast-growing Villanova development.…
Saudi Arabia Leads Gulf Growth at 3.1%
The International Monetary Fund cut its 2026 growth forecasts for Gulf economies, citing uneven exposure to energy markets and trade disruptions, as well as differing…
Digital ID trust cannot be fully automated, it needs the human layer
A panel at the recent GITEX Africa 2026 event, which took place from April 7–9 in the imperial Moroccan city of Marrakech, described digital ID trust as…
UAE Central Bank to develop e-KYC platform
The platform enables secure data sharing strictly based on explicit customer consent. The new process introduces a unified national approach that supports both financial institutions…
The Entry / Exit System (EES) non-EU nationals travelling
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders…
Morocco and Nigeria will sign a $25 billion gas pipeline deal
Morocco and Nigeria will sign a formal intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for a $25 billion gas pipeline before the end of the year. The head of Morocco’s…