Global stocks steady, oil prices fall as Iran peace talks progress

European stocks and US futures steadied ‌while oil prices dipped on Monday after mediators said progress had been made in US-Iran peace talks, helping calm fears ​the fragile process...

SEDD, Federal Tax Authority to boost exchange of information

Sharjah Economic Development Department “SEDD” and Federal Tax Authority “FTA” signed a memorandum of association aimed at enhancing information exchange and e-linking between the two entities, which contributes to...

New economic licences in Abu Dhabi increase 21% in first quarter this year

The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has reported a 21 % increase in...

UAE strongly condemns school shooting in Philippines that killed at least 3 students

The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident at a school in Tacloban City, in the Republic of the Philippines, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries....

Sheikh Sultan orders revival of Khorfakkan’s Souq Sharq

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Institute for Heritage to expand, restore and revive Souq...

Sheikha Bodour celebrates 842 AUS graduates, says graduation is beginning of a new phase of possibility

American University of Sharjah (AUS) honoured the achievements of its Class of Spring 2026, the university’s largest graduating class to date, during two commencement ceremonies held at University City...

Free speech, however vile, is vital to democracy

“If liberty means anything at all,” wrote George Orwell, in a preface to Animal Farm, “it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”...

Young people search for new ways to stay ‘phone-free’

There’s something addictive about it. Sitting in bed late at night watching one 30-second clip after another. Bright, blue light illuminating the room. Whipping out a camera the moment...

The consequences

Obey the law

The recent report revealing that running the red light has caused four deaths and 55 injuries this year is so sad and painful (‘Running red lights causes four deaths...