SHARJAH / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Administrative Resolution No (2) of 2024 concerning amendments to fishing regulations in Kalba. The decision stipulated that fishermen in Kalba are allowed to only pass through the prohibited areas to reach the fishing areas, making it easier for them to …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai welcomed more tourists than ever before in 2023, attracting 17.15 million international overnight visitors over the course of the year, according to the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Representing a 19.4% YoY growth over the 14.36 million tourist arrivals in 2022, last year’s figure also exceeded the previous record of …

ABU DHABI / WAM The ninth edition of the GovTech Prize 2024, part of the World Governments Summit (WGS), presents a unique model that celebrates the contributions of technology pioneers in providing service solutions that anticipate future challenges and enhance the quality of human life. The prize, managed by the Emirates Government Service Excellence Programme (EGSEP) at the UAE Prime …