Dense fog blankets UAE roads this morning, causing slow traffic / AI Image Commuters across the UAE woke up to a challenging start this Tuesday morning as a combination of thick blankets of fog and heavy traffic bottlenecks gripped the nation. While Abu Dhabi dealt with dangerously low visibility, drivers traveling between Sharjah and Dubai faced the familiar crawl of morning congestion.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) opens tomorrow (Wednesday) under the theme “The Af...

Researchers at the University of Sharjah warn that critical mangrove forests across the Gulf region are facing significant threats. These mangrove forests sustain marine biodiversity, serve as a source of food, supply timber and tannins and play a critical role in soil formation, nutrient cycling, and maintaining ecosystem balance. In the Arabian Gulf, a recent assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies mangrove ecosystems as vulnerable, noting a 14.3% decline in total mangrove area since 1996.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) opens tomorrow (Wednesday) under the theme “The African Way”. Running from 14th to 18th January at Sharjah University City, the festival brings together 20 African writers and 9 Emirati authors in a programme dedicated to celebrating African literature, exploring its narrative transformations and contemporary trends and strengthening cultural and knowledge exchange between Africa and the Arab world.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) opens tomorrow (Wednesday) under the theme “The African Way”. Running from 14th to 18th January at Sharjah University City, the festival brings together 20 African writers and 9 Emirati authors in a programme dedicated to celebrating African literature, exploring its narrative transformations and contemporary trends and strengthening cultural and knowledge exchange between Africa and the Arab world.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, the second edition of the UAE Libraries Forum opened on Tuesday at the Authority’s headquarters in Sharjah. The forum, organised by the Emirates Library and Information Association, is themed “Libraries Between Artificial Intelligence and the Humanity of Knowledge”.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) in Sharjah is participating in the 21st edition of SteelFab 2026, the largest commercial event for the metalworking industry in the Middle East and North Africa, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). The event continues until 15th January, with HFZA aiming to showcase its strong value proposition, advanced logistics ecosystem, and innovative investment solutions tailored for investors and companies looking to establish or expand operations within the metalworking and heavy industries sector.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, the second edition of the UAE Libraries Forum opened on Tuesday at the Authority’s headquarters in Sharjah. The forum, organised by the Emirates Library and Information Association, is themed “Libraries Between Artificial Intelligence and the Humanity of Knowledge”.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) in Sharjah is participating in the 21st edition of SteelFab 2026, the largest commercial event for the metalworking industry in the Middle East and North Africa, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). The event continues until 15th January, with HFZA aiming to showcase its strong value proposition, advanced logistics ecosystem, and innovative investment solutions tailored for investors and companies looking to establish or expand operations within the metalworking and heavy industries sector.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- Sharjah is set to host the second edition of the Sharjah Pearls Exhibition, as part of the seventh Jewels of Emirates Show scheduled to take place from 28th January to 1st February at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised in cooperation with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition reflects ongoing efforts to advance the gemstones and jewellery sector, while reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a leading regional and international hub for the jewellery industry.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- Sharjah is set to host the second edition of the Sharjah Pearls Exhibition, as part of the seventh Jewels of Emirates Show scheduled to take place from 28th January to 1st February at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised in cooperation with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition reflects ongoing efforts to advance the gemstones and jewellery sector, while reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a leading regional and international hub for the jewellery industry.

This Ramadan, donating gets easier as Sharjah launches new app / AI Generated Image As the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 approaches, Sharjah is already lighting the way for a season of immense kindness. Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has officially pulled back the curtain on its most ambitious seasonal drive yet, titled the "Joud" campaign. With a staggering goal of AED 130 million, this initiative is designed to ensure that no one, whether in the UAE or across the globe, feels forgotten during the Holy Month. Sharjah Charity unveils Ramadan 2026 ‘Jood’

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired a council meeting, on Tuesday, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), and H.H.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired a council meeting, on Tuesday, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), and H.H.

This Ramadan, donating gets easier as Sharjah launches new app / AI Generated Image As the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 approaches, Sharjah is already lighting the way for a season of immense kindness. Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has officially pulled back the curtain on its most ambitious seasonal drive yet, titled the "Joud" campaign. With a staggering goal of AED 130 million, this initiative is designed to ensure that no one, whether in the UAE or across the globe, feels forgotten during the Holy Month.

This Ramadan, donating gets easier as Sharjah launches new app / AI Generated Image As the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 approaches, Sharjah is already lighting the way for a season of immense kindness. Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has officially pulled back the curtain on its most ambitious seasonal drive yet, titled the "Joud" campaign. With a staggering goal of AED 130 million, this initiative is designed to ensure that no one, whether in the UAE or across the globe, feels forgotten during the Holy Month.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- The activities of the second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival concluded earlier this week with strong public attendance and the participation of Emirati thinkers, writers, publishers, creatives, artists and media professionals The week-long programme featured intellectual sessions, poetry evenings and a range of cultural, artistic and entertainment activities. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr.

SHARJAH, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) -- Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has announced its Ramadan campaign “Joud 2026,” with a fundraising target of AED150 million. The charity also launched a mobile application on Apple’s App Store and Google Play to support donations and access to its services, as part of its digital transformation drive. The launch took place in the presence of Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman of SCI, and Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director-General of the Sharjah Digital Department, during a press conference held on Monday at the House of Wisdom, attended by board members, senior officials and representatives of local media.

Purpose. This study aims to examine how environmental dispositions and digital expertise influence sustainable digital behaviors. Drawing on Bourdieu’s theory of habitus, we test the notion of a “digi...

Purpose. This study aims to examine how environmental dispositions and digital expertise influence sustainable digital behaviors. Drawing on Bourdieu’s theory of habitus, we test the notion of a “digi...

Chapter 4 The Chasm Widens—Digital and AI Divides in the Global South was published in De Gruyter Handbook of Media and Social Change in the Global South on page 71.