Oil & Gas

Oil Prices Edge Lower as IEA Accelerates Reserve Releases

News Editor 08/10/2026

Oil prices closed lower on Wednesday after a volatile trading session, as markets reacted to the International Energy Agency’s decision to speed up the release of emergency oil reserves while placing greater emphasis on diesel supplies. Brent crude futures declined by 38 cents, or 0.38 per

Tech

NYU Abu Dhabi develops new algorithm to improve Arctic sea ice forecasts

News Editor 08/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new forecasting algorithm capable of predicting Arctic sea ice extent up to nine months in advance, potentially helping scientists better understand climate changes with global consequences. The new method, called the Random Analogue Predictor (RAP), was developed by researchers at the Mubadala Arabian Centre

Tech

Microsoft Unveils AI Coding Model Designed to Run on Personal Computers

News Editor 08/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence coding model capable of running directly on personal computers, as the technology giant looks to expand the role of Windows devices in handling advanced AI workloads. The company introduced the model on Wednesday at an event in San Francisco, alongside a new security technology designed […]

Aviation

Air Arabia to Launch New Sharjah-Amman City Airport Flights from November 15

News Editor 08/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport with Amman City Airport (ADJ), with flights scheduled to begin on 15 November 2026. The new route will operate four times a week and will make Amman City Airport the second airport in the Jordanian capital served […]

Space

NASA’s curiosity rover captures Martian dawn

Miguel Hadchity 08/10/2026

Photo Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Dubai, UAE – Oct. 2026 – NASA has released a striking image of dawn on Mars, taken by the curiosity rover as it continues its exploration of the Red Planet’s surface. The image shows sunlight illuminating towering rock formations that took shape billions of years ago. It was captured about an hour […]

Lifestyle UAE

UAE public holidays explained: confirmed dates, expected dates and moon sighting

Seif Kamel 07/10/2026

Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates represent an important element in the calendar of both citizens of the country and its residents. Holidays enable people to plan their activities in advance, such as trips and gatherings with family and friends. Some holidays can be identified well in advance. On the other hand, some other […]

Tech

TRENDS Hosts AI Workshop, Signs Research Cooperation MoU with Abu Dhabi Agricultural Club

News Editor 07/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM TRENDS Research & Advisory has strengthened its focus on artificial intelligence and knowledge cooperation through an AI workshop and a new Memorandum of Understanding signed during Ai Everything Abu Dhabi at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The research institution, an affiliate of TRENDS Group, organised the workshop in collaboration with the UAE Public […]

Tech

TII Launches Falcon-Emirati and New AI Models to Advance Arabic Language Technology

News Editor 07/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM ABU DHABI – The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has launched three artificial intelligence models designed to strengthen the representation of Emirati Arabic and expand Arabic AI capabilities across language, speech and document processing. The new models include

Business Finance

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Marks World Investor Week With University Partnership

News Editor 07/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has marked World Investor Week 2026 with an opening bell-ringing ceremony and the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the University of Europe (UE) for Applied Sciences’ Dubai campus, reinforcing its focus on financial education and investor awareness. As a multi-asset exchange, ADX is supporting […]

News UAE

UAE leads MEA in flexible workspace development, JLL report finds

Miguel Hadchity 07/10/2026

Dubai, UAE – Oct. 2026 – The United Arab Emirates is the most mature market for flexible workspace in the Middle East and Africa, supported by strong occupancy rates of 75 to 85 percent in Dubai and 70 to 85 percent in Abu Dhabi, according to a new report from real estate services firm JLL. […]

News UAE

Dubai FAA to Host 3rd Foreseeing Government Audit Future Conference Under ‘Smart Audit’ Theme

News Editor 06/10/2026

The Financial Audit Authority (FAA) in Dubai will organise the third edition of the Foreseeing Government Audit Future Conference on 28 and 29 October 2026, bringing together government officials, audit professionals, governance experts and technology specialists to examine how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping the future of financial

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Finance

UAE FIU, VARA Sign MoU to Strengthen Fight Against Virtual Asset Financial Crime

News Editor 06/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (UAE FIU) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in tackling financial crime linked to virtual assets. The agreement will enhance the exchange of financial intelligence, information and technical expertise between the two entities

News UAE

Fitch affirms Ras Al Khaimah at ‘A+’ as growth outlook improves, removes negative watch

Miguel Hadchity 06/10/2026

Dubai, UAE – Oct. 2026 – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s long-term rating at “A+”, a move that reflects easing direct risks from geopolitical challenges since April 2026, which were limited to a minor delay and a marginal cost increase in the launch of one of the emirate’s major transformational investment projects. The […]

News UAE

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi Set to Host Global Food Week and AI Everything 2026

News Editor 06/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has announced that ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is fully prepared to host two major international events this week, with Global Food Week 2026 and AI Everything 2026 bringing global leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators to the UAE capital. The simultaneous events highlight ADNEC Group’s ability to manage […]

Health

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Ranks No. 1 in UAE Across Five Specialties

News Editor 05/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has secured the top position in the UAE across five medical specialties in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 rankings, strengthening its standing among leading healthcare institutions worldwide. The hospital ranked No. 1 in the UAE for Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology and Pulmonology. The

News UAE

UAE, World Bank Launch Zero Bureaucracy Programme for Benin, Djibouti and Rwanda

News Editor 05/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Government and the World Bank Group have launched the first cohort of the Government Experience Exchange Programme for Zero Government Bureaucracy, aimed at strengthening government capabilities and improving public-sector efficiency in several African countries, including Benin, Djibouti and Rwanda. The initiative introduces participating

News UAE

UAE enters World’s top 25 most innovative economies for the first time in Global Innovation Index 2026

Miguel Hadchity 05/10/2026

Dubai, UAE — Oct. 2026 — The United Arab Emirates has risen five places to 25th out of 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2026, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization, up from 30th in 2025. The result puts the country among the world’s 25 most innovative economies for the first time. The […]

Business

UAE Launches ‘Nawat Al Qura’ Accelerator to Support Entrepreneurs in Emirates Villages

News Editor 05/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Emirates Council for Balanced Development have opened registration for “Nawat Al Qura,” a mobile business accelerator designed to support Emirati entrepreneurs and small enterprises in Emirates Villages. The initiative is aimed at helping UAE nationals develop business ideas, test products and services in

Travel UAE

Passport validity before flying from the UAE: a pre-travel checklist

Seif Kamel 05/10/2026

One of the most crucial steps travelers should take before departing from the UAE is to check the validity of their passports. Although this may seem like a simple requirement, an important consideration is the period of passport validity required by their destination country. This is in addition to any other applicable regulations or requirements. […]

Energy UAE

Emirates Extrusion To Cut Approximately 12,400 Tonnes of CO₂ Through Solar Project

News Editor 05/10/2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5 October 2026 – Emirates Extrusion (EE), a leading UAE-based manufacturer of high-performance aluminum extrusion profiles and customized architectural and industrial solutions, is strengthening its commitment to sustainable manufacturing through the implementation of a solar PV system at its Dubai facility marking a significant step in the