DUBAI/WAM A new research from Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, has found a growing gap between emerging consumer demand and the trust, control and infrastructure needed to support agentic commerce. This is according to Checkout.com’s new report, Agentic Commerce 2026: The State of Consumer Demand and Merchant Readiness. While a significant segment of global consumers expect AI shopping …

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced the launch of its Private Museums Registration and Licensing Service in Sharjah, inviting applications from collectors, owners of valuable cultural collections, and individuals and non-governmental entities seeking to establish or register private museums and obtain the required approvals via the Authority’s website. This service is based on Law No. (7) of 2020 AD …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has launched a series of seasonal routes to popular destinations across Europe and Africa, alongside a limited-edition Summer Essentials Kit for guests travelling on inaugural seasonal services. The airline begins operations to three new destinations as part of its ongoing network expansion, with flights to Krakow from 11th June, Palma …