BEIJING / WAM Chinese scientists have successfully conducted an ice-cap detection experiment in Antarctica using a domestically developed ultra-wideband hyperspectral microwave radiometer, as reported by China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team. According to Xinhua, the team conducted joint air-ground experiments using helicopters and snowmobiles to successfully carry out remote sensing detection of temperature distribution beneath the Antarctic ice. Zhu Di, a ...

BARCELONA / WAM Commuters in the centre of the Spanish city of Barcelona have been able to ride the bus for free this week. There’s just one catch: this mini-bus has no one at the wheel, AP reported. Renault is testing a new driverless mini-bus in Barcelona this week. The autonomous vehicle is running on a 2.2-km (1.3-mile) circular route ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Line Investments & Property SP LLC, the retail division of Lulu International Holdings, has concluded the Winter Shopping Festival with a spectacular finale, awarding over AED 1 million in prizes including luxury cars, holiday packages, iPhones, and more. The month-long festival attracted unprecedented crowds across 11 malls in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX, a leading provider of end-to-end cyber and physical security solutions and services, today announced the release of the “State of the UAE Cybersecurity Report 2025”. The document offers an in-depth analysis of the UAE’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, emphasising the critical need for advanced cybersecurity measures in response to ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Edward Hobart, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the UAE, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City. H.H. Sheikh Saud welcomed the ambassador and his accompanying delegation, discussing ways ...

SHARJAH / WAM In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at ensuring a stable and dignified life for citizens, the Sharjah Debt Settlement Committee (SDSC) has approved a sum of AED76,350,000 to settle the debts of 147 cases presented to the committee. Rashid Ahmed ...

ROME / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, today attended the UAE-Italy Business Forum as part of His Highness’ state visit to Italy. The forum’s sessions highlighted diverse areas such as energy solutions, infrastructure development, and innovations in healthcare. It also addressed shared UAE-Italy interests ...

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, met today with H.H. Sheikh ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has launched the Asset Management System, marking a significant step towards optimising asset efficiency, enhancing governance, and driving financial sustainability. The system is designed to support sustainable investment strategies and smart asset management, ensuring government services remain resilient and adaptable to future urban and economic developments. Aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, the system ...

BEIJING / WAM Several major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern, posted double-digit growth in passenger capacity and turnover for January, with strong performance on international routes, signalling a rebound in travel demand after the Chinese New Year peak season. As reported by China Central Television (CCTV), Air China and its subsidiaries experienced a 10 percent ...