Banking

Arada Secures $100 Million Sustainability-Linked Financing From FAB

News Editor 14/05/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — Master developer Arada has secured its first sustainability-linked financing facility worth $100 million from First Abu Dhabi Bank, with the agreement backed by Italy’s export credit agency SACE. The five-year Shariah-compliant financing facility will support

Business

MBRAH launches new industrial and maintenance complex at Dubai South

News Editor 14/05/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub has announced the launch of its new Light Industrial and Maintenance Complex, a major development aimed at supporting the growing demands of the aviation and aerospace sectors in Dubai. The new facility, located within Dubai South, will cover 24,900 square metres and feature 33 purpose-built units designed […]

Arts & Culture

Dubai Press Club launches third phase of content creators programme with Dubai Culture

News Editor 13/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Press Club, in partnership with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has launched the third phase of the ‘Dubai Content Creators Programme’, aimed at strengthening cultural and creative digital content that reflects Dubai’s identity, heritage, and evolving cultural landscape. The latest phase of the initiative seeks to support emerging media talent

Economy

EMSTEEL posts strong Q1 2026 results with AED2.2bn revenue and sharp profit growth

News Editor 13/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi-based EMSTEEL reported revenue of AED2.2 billion for the first quarter of 2026, maintaining performance levels broadly in line with the same period last year while delivering a significant rise in profitability. The company announced EBITDA of AED483 million for Q1 2026, marking an 82 percent year-on-year increase. EBITDA margin […]

Tech UAE

UAE launches ‘Cyber Factory’ to strengthen digital sovereignty

News Editor 13/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), in partnership with CPX Holding, has launched the “UAE Cyber Factory,” a new national initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s cyber resilience, digital sovereignty, and leadership in advanced cybersecurity technologies. The announcement comes as cyber threats continue to grow in frequency and sophistication,

Health

Abu Dhabi health leaders praise nurses’ role in shaping future-ready healthcare

News Editor 12/05/2026

Photo Credit  WAM Health leaders in Abu Dhabi have highlighted the critical role nurses play in strengthening the healthcare sector, describing them as a driving force behind healthcare sustainability, patient wellbeing, and the adoption of advanced medical technologies. Marking International Nurses Day under the theme “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowering Nurses Saves

Health

UAE becomes first country to approve breakthrough treatment for uncontrolled hypertension

News Editor 12/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The UAE has become the first country in the world to approve a new treatment for uncontrolled hypertension, marking a major step forward in cardiovascular care and pharmaceutical innovation. According to the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), the authority has approved Baxfendy, a new medicine developed […]

Economy

Dubai Chambers to Hold China Business Forum in Shenzhen This October

News Editor 12/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Chambers has announced that the next edition of the Dubai Business Forum – China will be held in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026, under the theme “Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success.” The event is set to bring together senior business leaders, investors, multinational companies, technology firms, and venture capitalists […]

Finance

UAE advances eInvoicing rollout with second awareness event for businesses

News Editor 11/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has stepped up preparations for the nationwide implementation of its electronic invoicing system by hosting the second awareness event on the country’s eInvoicing framework, aimed at guiding businesses through the transition to a fully digital invoicing ecosystem. Organised in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority and

Education UAE

Dubai Media Council launches 2026–2027 Mohammed bin Rashid Scholarship for Emirati media students

News Editor 11/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Media Council has opened applications for the 2026–2027 edition of the Mohammed bin Rashid Scholarship for Emirati Media Students, offering fully funded undergraduate opportunities for outstanding Emirati students at American University in Dubai. The scholarship initiative reflects Dubai’s commitment to preparing a new generation of Emirati media

Banking

ADCB launches AI-powered mobile banking app to enhance digital banking experience

News Editor 11/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has launched a next-generation mobile banking application powered by advanced artificial intelligence technologies, marking a major step in the bank’s digital transformation strategy. The newly introduced platform features a smart conversational virtual assistant designed to simplify everyday banking through voice and

Defence & Security UAE

UAE Activates Air Defences Amid Missile, Drone Threats

News Editor 08/05/2026

The UAE activated its air defence systems early Friday after detecting missile and drone threats, prompting emergency alerts and nationwide safety advisories from authorities. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that interception operations were carried out across different parts of the country, explaining that sounds heard by residents were linked to defensive measures

Space

Space42 expands UAE’s sovereign satellite capabilities with Foresight programme

News Editor 08/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Space42 has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the UAE’s space technology ecosystem by accelerating the localisation of advanced satellite manufacturing and Earth observation capabilities within the country. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the Make it in the Emirates 2026 forum, Hasan Al Hosani, Chief Executive Officer of Smart

Health

WHO says cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak is not an epidemic

News Editor 08/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The World Health Organization has confirmed that the recent Hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship does not currently indicate the start of an epidemic or global pandemic, despite the deaths of three passengers. Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said the incident highlights the ongoing need for investment in pathogen research, stressing that […]

Arts & Culture

SAF and SUPERFLEX transform Al Majarrah Park into cultural community hub in Sharjah

News Editor 08/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Sharjah Art Foundation has announced the reopening of Al Majarrah Park on 21 May 2026 following a major redesign aimed at creating a vibrant public destination for residents and visitors in the heart of Sharjah’s heritage district. Located alongside the creek and adjacent to the iconic Rain Room installation, the […]

Energy

Mubadala acquires minority stake in renewable energy platform Power Factors

News Editor 07/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Mubadala Investment Company has announced the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Power Factors, a leading provider of renewable energy management software, alongside existing investor Vista Equity Partners. The Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor said the move supports its long-term commitment to renewable energy and digital infrastructure,

Economy UAE

ADEX deploys first AED367m tranche under EDB export financing partnership

News Editor 07/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) has announced the deployment of the first funding tranche for UAE companies under its AED1 billion export financing partnership with Emirates Development Bank (EDB), marking a major step in supporting the country’s industrial growth and export expansion strategy. The announcement was made during Make it […]

Health

Abu Dhabi Biobank partners with Human Life CORD Japan to advance stem cell therapies in UAE

News Editor 06/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Biobank has announced a strategic partnership with Human Life CORD Japan Inc. to localise the development and clinical application of umbilical cord-derived stem cell therapies in the UAE, marking a major step forward for regenerative medicine in the region. The collaboration, launched in partnership with Department of Health – […]

Economy Energy

UAE Ministry, ENEC partner to strengthen nuclear sector intellectual property protection

News Editor 06/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in intellectual property (IP) protection and patent development within the UAE’s nuclear energy sector. The agreement was signed during the Make it in the Emirates 2026 forum in the […]

Energy

UAE activates Green Certificates for factories to boost sustainable industry

News Editor 06/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the activation of Green Certificates for factories under the National Green Certificates Programme during the Make it in the Emirates 2026, marking a major step in the UAE’s push toward sustainable industrial development and low-emission manufacturing. The programme establishes a national framework