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Natural parks across UAE emerge as investment hubs for entrepreneurs

News Editor 22/01/2026

Image Credit: WAM The UAE is strengthening its focus on parks and green spaces as a central pillar of its sustainability strategy and quality-of-life agenda, with natural parks increasingly positioned as engines for economic activity, entrepreneurship, and private-sector investment. National

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Sheikh Mohammed launches District IO, targeting Dh103bn boost to UAE GDP over next decade

News Editor 22/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai’s economic growth agenda took a major step forward on Thursday as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched District IO, a new economic district designed to accelerate innovation and support emerging sectors of the economy. Unveiled at Dubai Silicon Oasis, the project is expected to contribute more than Dh103 billion to […]

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Calidus, Hameem Technologies and Aergility partner to produce VTOL unmanned aircraft in Abu Dhabi

News Editor 21/01/2026

Calidus Holding Group has announced a strategic partnership with Hameem Technologies and Aergility to jointly develop and manufacture two unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft, ALRASID and ALTARESH, strengthening the UAE’s national aerospace and defence capabilities. The VTOL platforms are designed to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

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FAHR, PwC partner to boost national talent development and future readiness

News Editor 21/01/2026

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has entered into a strategic partnership with PwC to roll out a knowledge transfer programme across the federal government, aimed at accelerating national talent development and strengthening future readiness. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Cooperation signed by Faisal bin Butti Al Mheiri,

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ADIB pioneers Open Finance rollout among Islamic banks in the UAE

Maria Rabbani 20/01/2026

Photo Credit: Zawya Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank) has introduced Open Finance, becoming the first Islamic bank in the country to operationalise the model under the UAE’s national Open Finance framework. The rollout supports the Central Bank of the UAE’s AlTareq initiative, which is designed to modernise the financial sector by enabling […]

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EDGE and Barzan Holdings to form strategic defence joint venture in Qatar

News Editor 20/01/2026

UAE-based EDGE Group and Qatar’s Barzan Holdings have signed an agreement to establish a strategic joint venture aimed at the joint development of advanced defence technologies, strengthening long-term industrial cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony held on the sidelines of DIMDEX 2026, which opened this week in

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Calidus unveils next-generation defence systems at UMEX and SimTEX 2026

News Editor 20/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Calidus Holding Group has showcased a range of newly developed defence systems for the first time during its participation in the seventh edition of UMEX and SimTEX 2026. The UAE-based defence and manufacturing group presented advanced vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

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Sharjah hosts 44th Police Shooting Championship

News Editor 20/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM SHARJAH The 44th Police Shooting Championship has officially begun in Sharjah, bringing together law enforcement marksmen from across the UAE and abroad. Organised by the Police Sports Association under the Ministry of Interior, the competition will run until January 29. The championship is being hosted by Sharjah Police at the shooting ranges […]

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Dubai pilots pooled SUV school transport to ease congestion

News Editor 19/01/2026

Dubai has launched a pilot school transport pooling service aimed at reducing traffic congestion, lowering costs, cutting travel times, and shrinking carbon emissions during peak school hours. The initiative, rolled out last week by Roads and Transport Authority in partnership with Yango Group and Urban Express, introduces shared SUV transport for students travelling to

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GCAA rolls out second phase of F.O.C.U.S. aviation platform

News Editor 19/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority has launched the second phase of its Flight Operations Centralised Unified System, known as F.O.C.U.S., introducing a live display and monitoring platform that strengthens coordination across the UAE’s aviation network. The new phase follows the earlier launch of the platform’s dedicated website and forms part of […]

Health UAE

Abu Dhabi launches blood test to detect multiple cancers early

News Editor 19/01/2026

Abu Dhabi has introduced a new blood-based cancer screening test that can detect more than 70 types of cancer at an early stage, even before symptoms appear, marking a significant step forward in preventive healthcare. The non-invasive test, Trucheck™ intelli, has been launched by Burjeel Hospitals and is designed for asymptomatic individuals, particularly those aged […]

NEWS DESK UAE

SentinelOne Announces Local Availability of Its AI-Native Security Platform on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 19/01/2026

SentinelOne®, the leader in AI-native cybersecurity, announced the local availability of the SentinelOne Singularity™ Platform on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia. The expansion marks a major milestone in SentinelOne’s investment in the Kingdom and unlocks a new era of AI-powered cybersecurity for organizations operating in highly regulated industries. SentinelOne enables

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Abu Dhabi University inaugurates UAE’s first research-driven 3D concrete printed chamber

News Editor 16/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi, January 16, 2026: Abu Dhabi University has inaugurated a research-driven 3D concrete printed instrumented research chamber, marking a first-of-its-kind, full-scale facility developed entirely within an academic setting in the UAE. Unveiled at the university’s Innovation Center and 3D Concrete Printing Research Lab, the facility is designed to

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Parkin issues fraud alert, urges customers to stay vigilant

News Editor 16/01/2026

Image Credit : Parkin Parkin has issued a public warning after reports of fraudsters impersonating the company and attempting to deceive customers through fake messages and links. In a statement shared on social media, Parkin clarified that all official SMS communications are sent only from the short code 7275. Customers have been urged not to […]

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Crypto Regulations in UAE Explained Simply

Seif Kamel 16/01/2026

The UAE; leading virtual assets The UAE is among the leading countries around the world that have adopted virtual assets in general. Around one third of the residents living in the UAE possess some sort of virtual assets. Interestingly, the UAE has the highest number of crypto owners per individual all over the globe.  The […]

Energy UAE

The Launch of Al Sila Veterinary and Agricultural Services Centre by ADAFSA

Maria Rabbani 15/01/2026

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) initiated the Al Sila Veterinary and Agricultural Services Centre on 13th January. This action is in line with ADAFSA’s goal and mission of developing an ecosystem where farmers and livestock breeders will have high-quality and high-standard services, and animal health will also improve altogether in Al […]

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Kuwait introduces multiple-trip exit permits for expatriate workers in digital overhaul

News Editor 15/01/2026

Kuwait has rolled out a new multiple-trip exit permit service for expatriate workers, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to digitise labour services and streamline administrative procedures. The initiative was launched by the Public Authority for Manpower, allowing expatriate workers to obtain exit permits that cover multiple departures and re-entries within a

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UAE traffic alert: Multi-vehicle crash causes heavy delays on Sheikh Zayed Road near Global Village

News Editor 14/01/2026

Photo Credit : Gulf News Commuters across Dubai and Sharjah faced major disruptions during the morning rush hour on Wednesday after multiple traffic incidents caused severe congestion on key arterial roads. Major accident on Sheikh Zayed Road The most significant delays were reported on Sheikh Zayed Road, where a multi-vehicle collision brought traffic to a […]

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Dubai Municipality announces return of Ramadan Souq in Deira

News Editor 14/01/2026

Image Credit : Dubai Municipality Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Ramadan Souq in Deira, with the fourth season set to open on January 17 and run until February 15 at Old Municipality Street Square in the Grand Souq area. The annual event, organised by Dubai Municipality, is designed to celebrate Emirati heritage […]

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Dubai Airport parking goes cashless: What new Salik–DXB deal means for travellers

News Editor 14/01/2026

Dubai International Airport is set to move fully cashless for parking, as Dubai Airports and Salik roll out a new e-wallet payment system across all paid parking areas from January 22, 2026. Under a new 10-year agreement, Salik’s e-wallet will be integrated across parking facilities at Dubai International Airport (DXB), covering Terminals 1, 2 and […]