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Sultan bin Ahmed witnessed the launch of the 'SharjahSat 2' satellite.

SHARJAH, March 30, 2026 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Second Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), on Monday evening at the University of Sharjah's Space and Astronomy Center, through a live broadcast, announced "SharjahSat."

Emirates News

The RTA has commenced commercial operations involving autonomous taxis.

DUBAI, March 30, 2026 (WAM) -- The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announced the commencement of commercial operations for its autonomous taxi service in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah in collaboration with Apollo Go and WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD). WeRide vehicles,

General

Bahrain has intercepted 174 missiles and 391 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) since the beginning of the attacks from Iran.

MANAMA, March 29, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Forces announced that since the onset of Iranian terrorist attacks, air defense systems have intercepted 174 missiles and 391 drones targeting the Kingdom.

Business

DP World has added three new dock cranes in Jeddah to support Red Sea trade.

CAIRO, March 25, 2026 (WAM) -- DP World has enhanced its capacity at the Jeddah Islamic Port terminal by adding three new semi-automated quay cranes, enabling more efficient handling of the world's largest container ships. This latest capacity expansion...

Emirates News

Severe rain, thunder, and lightning have impacted Dubai.

On Monday, the United Arab Emirates was hit by heavy rain, accompanied by lightning strikes, thunder, and a significant drop in temperatures. This weather phenomenon has been attributed to atmospheric instability and the movement of cloud formations from the west.

Culture

Art Dubai 2026 Postponed Due to War

The 20th edition of Art Dubai, which was postponed due to regional conflicts, has been rescheduled from April to May following disruptions in flights and cargo. This year, the fair is set to take place in a new format that is more flexible and curatorially focused.

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The BAE Judo Team will compete against Japan in 44 matches in Tokyo.