Ruqayya Al Qaydi ralqaydi@khaleejtimes.comRuqayya Alqaydi is a Special Correspondent with an endless curiosity to learn. Like a journalist on a caffeine overdrive, she is fuelled by passion and on a mission to uncover every gem in the UAE.
Sharjah bans car parking shades outside homes in residential areas Municipality has made it clear that any structure extending beyond legally defined plot limits is considered a violation, regardless of its design or purpose
How former Ajman Ruler saved village from bandit raids, set up a school The area was recently crowned the 'best tourist village in the world' by the UN World Tourism Organisation for 2025
Sheikh Saif’s viral speech: 6 things he said that will make you proud to be from UAE Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan revealed that the UAE ranks first in 264 global indicators
UAE minister honours mother who went to class with her son at old school tent This powerful acknowledgment underscored the difficult conditions early pioneers of education faced and the personal resolve required to embrace the leadership’s vision
'World trusts in the UAE, and numbers don't lie': Sheikh Saif bin Zayed The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the UAE's exceptional global standing, noting that the nation ranks first in the world in 264 competitiveness indicators
Soon, AI engineer at Dewa to help reduce operational costs, enhance reliability The authority is committed to making DEWA the world’s first fully AI-powered utility
UAE eliminates 4,000 government procedures, unlocks Dh1 billion annually This war on red tape, spearheaded by the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, is a central pillar of the UAE's new governance model
How Dubai sets global aviation standard with travel tech, airport experience Emirates Airline President Sir Tim Clark contrasted this with the European Union’s late adoption of similar systems, describing the EU’s recent digitisation efforts as overdue
AI hype could cost billions with no return, warns top investor The Silicon Valley investor and Alibaba Chairman delivered a reality check on the industry's latest obsession, AI agents, at the World Governments Summit
UAE emerges as key partner as EU launches stalled GCC free trade negotiations The Emirates' position as a regional hub for trade, logistics, and investment makes it an ideal starting point for deeper EU engagement in the Gulf