Day: January 20, 2026

Sydney: Dozens of beaches along Australia’s east coast, including those in Sydney, were closed on Tuesday after four shark attacks occurred within two days. The closures were prompted by heavy rains that left the waters murky, conditions that are more…

Dubai: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai has introduced the ‘Manaber’ initiative, aiming to simplify the process for donors who wish to support mosque construction and sponsorship. This initiative aligns with Du…

Dubai: The organising committee of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 announced a record increase in women’s tactical teams, with registrations doubling from five last year to 10 so far-the highest since the event began in 2019. Organisers said registration …

Abu dhabi: The Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) opened on Tuesday at the ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, and will run until 22nd January. These exhibitions are the first of their kind in the Middle East, dedi…

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occurred in central Kabul, Afghanistan, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement, the Mini…

Sharjah: The competitions of the 44th Police Shooting Championship, organised by the Police Sports Association of the Ministry of Interior, have officially begun and will run until 29th January. The event is hosted by Sharjah Police at the shooting ra…

Dubai: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has achieved two international accreditations for ISO standards in Customer Satisfaction Monitoring and Measurement and Public Sector Procurement.

According to Emirates News Agency, the FTA received certificati…

Davos: As part of her participation in the global women’s agenda at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, the World Woman Foundation, in partnership with Forbes Middle East, hosted Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan,…