Several flights were hit by fresh delays of around two to three hours, while some, like to the Indian city of Kochi and the Russian city of Sochi, were delayed by 11 hours and 18 hours, respectively
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Patient visitors will receive up to three hours of free parking once per day upon providing patient details at the hospital reception
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum mourned his brother, who served as the Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Services and was President of Al Wasl Sports Club
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Upon the expiry of a lease contract in Dubai, a landlord may seek to evict a tenant, but only under certain specific circumstances set out under the law
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The figures highlight the scale of airport security operations while efforts continue to speed up processing and improve the passenger experience
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Etihad Rail's Dubai station opens this month. From new metro links to a high-speed line to Abu Dhabi, here are the changes you need to know.
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SHARJAH, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The University of Sharjah (UOS) has ranked first in the UAE in dentistry and oral sciences, clinical medicine and nursing in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.UOS was ranked in 10 academic fields and placed second nationally in five: energy science and engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and education.Globally, the University ranked among the world's top 200 institutions in dentistry and oral sciences, energy science and engineering, and electrical and electronic engineering, with all three subjects placed in the 151-200 range.Clinical medicine, nursing and mechanical engineering ranked within the 201-300 range, while chemical engineering and telecommunications engineering were placed among the top 400. Education and public health ranked among the world's top 500.Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, said the results reflect an integrated educational vision established by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, placing students at the centre of the educational process and scientific research at the heart of future development.Agamy said the University has focused on the quality rather than volume of scientific research, adding that its leading national positions in dentistry and oral sciences, clinical medicine and nursing demonstrate the competitiveness and community impact of its research.ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects evaluates universities across individual disciplines using indicators related to research performance and academic excellence.The latest results reflect the cumulative impact of UOS's investment in research and its continued progress across medical, engineering and educational disciplines.
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ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Colombia announced on September 20, 2026, the arrival in the country of humanitarian aid provided by the UAE in response to the earthquake that struck the national territory on August 10, 2026. This shipment is made under the USD 10 million in urgent humanitarian assistance announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in the days following the disaster. The shipment includes food, as well as hygiene supplies and cleaning products, selected based on the needs identified by the competent Colombian authorities among the affected communities, and procured by the UAE from the markets of the Republic of Paraguay.Dr. Tareq Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, said the arrival of the shipment marks a substantial step in delivering the UAE's USD 10 million humanitarian pledge. He reaffirmed the UAE's solidarity with the Government and people of Colombia as they continue their recovery and stabilization efforts, and underscored the UAE's commitment to remain a steadfast partner as needs shift from emergency relief to rehabilitation and reconstruction. He added that the UAE would maintain close coordination with Colombian authorities to ensure the aid reaches the communities that need it most.For his part, Omar Bula, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, stated: "The arrival of this humanitarian aid constitutes a tangible demonstration of the strong friendship and close cooperation that unite Colombia and the United Arab Emirates. On behalf of the Government of Colombia, we express our sincere gratitude for this gesture of solidarity with the communities affected by the earthquake."Both Governments consider this shipment to be a step in fulfilling the commitment announced after the earthquake and as an example of how humanitarian funding can be effectively articulated with regional productive and logistical capacities to ensure that aid reaches affected communities more quickly and efficiently.
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Under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the second village under the Rashid Villages initiative will be launched in Zanzibar, marking the 11th anniversary of the passing of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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Waqf Tadawi, developed by Awqaf Dubai and Al Tadawi Healthcare Group, will generate returns to help cover treatment costs for patients in need, regardless of nationality
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Dubai’s education regulator has issued fresh guidance on the new school admission age cut-off, including how it applies across different curricula
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It increases road capacity by up to 50% across Oud Maitha, Al Jaddaf and Umm Hurair, with new bridges, tunnels and upgraded intersections improving traffic flow
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An e-scooter patrol reached the scene within two minutes of the report and arrested all three suspects within another two minutes.
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