DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, …
Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews Dubai Customs’ supply chain safeguards and trade flow initiatives
Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai Customs initiatives to safeguard supply chains, accelerate clearance, and strengthen global trade resilience through proactive solutions, Green Corridor activation, and rap …
Sharjah Civil Defence deploys advanced firefighting robots
SHARJAH, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has announced the enhancement of its emergency response system through the deployment of advanced firefighting robots manufactured in …
UAE, France deepen strategic economic partnership: Business France CEO
Louis Margueritte, Chief Executive Officer of Business France, the French national agency for international business development, affirmed that France and the United Arab Emirates possess strong …
Over 300 Emirati teachers, staff to be hired at Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Education schools
A new strategic partnership to accelerate Emiratisation in the education sector has been signed between Aldar Education and ADEK …
Abu Dhabi Takes Full Control Of T10 Cricket: ADCSH Assumes Majority Ownership & Commercial Rights Of Fastest-Growing Format
Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub will take majority ownership and commercial rights control of Abu Dhabi T10, making it an Abu Dhabi-owned and managed competition, organisers said. Supported by Abu …
Abu Dhabi unveils ambitious plan to become world’s first AI-driven government by 2027
Abu Dhabi has announced a sweeping digital transformation initiative aimed at becoming the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027. The move forms part of the Abu Dhabi Government Digital …
Abu Dhabi T10 prepares for new innings under revamped leadership
Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub takes majority ownership of tournament …
Dubai gaming push accelerates as Emirati studios secure PlayStation partnerships
Dubai SME concluded its GameForward accelerator with Emirati gaming studios securing grants, PlayStation partnerships and global expansion plans …
RemotePass raises $17.4m to expand UAE-built global hiring platform
Dubai-founded RemotePass, which helps businesses hire and pay workers across more than 150 countries, has raised $17.4m in Series B funding as it expands its AI and fintech capabilities globally …
New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start
The UAE’s new crude pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is about 50 per cent complete, the head of ADNOC said on Wednesday, adding that global oil flows may take at least four months to recover to …
Sharjah Government awards AED2 million Faya research grants to five international universities
SHARJAH, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Government of Sharjah has officially announced five international awardees of the prestigious Faya Research Grant Programme. Leading universities in the UAE, UK, …
Abu Dhabi inmates to meet families virtually during Eid Al Adha holidays
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has approved the schedule for video communication between inmates of correctional and rehabilitation centres and …
New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start
The UAE’s new crude pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is about 50 per cent complete, the head of ADNOC said on Wednesday, adding that global oil flows may take at least four months to recover to …
CBBC Eid warehouse sale brings Dubai’s biggest shopping carnival to Cityland Mall
Dubai’s shopping scene is about to witness one of the season’s most anticipated retail events as Concept Big Brands Carnival (CBBC) officially announces the upcoming CBBC Eid Warehouse Sale, taking …
Abu Dhabi T10: ADCSH takes over, 2026 edition dates announced
Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH) has assumed majority ownership of the Abu Dhabi T10, making it a state-owned asset. The 2026 edition will run from Nov 7-20 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, with eight …
UAE urges Iraq to curb attacks from its territory, bolster role as ‘responsible’ partner
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday condemned what it described as “unprovoked terrorist drone attacks” launched from Iraq against its territory, including a recent strike targeting the premises of a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi,