Lifestyle UAE

Gheyath Tower Dubai: Explore Its Prime Location & Lifestyle

Saba Malik 25/08/2026

Dubai is a modern urban area that combines infrastructure, business and opportunities for convenient living. Gheyath Tower in Business Bay offers accessibility and reliable connectivity with proximity to Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Nearby hospitals, schools, grocery

Banking

Sharjah Finance Department enables Jaywan card payments through Tahseel

News Editor 25/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) has introduced Jaywan card payments across all channels of its Tahseel system, expanding the payment options available for government transactions. Jaywan, the UAE’s national payment card, can now be used through the Tahseel website, smart application and all Tahseel service centres. The move allows customers to […]

News UAE

Ajman Municipality launches automated digital contract cancellation service

News Editor 25/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Ajman Municipality and Planning Department has introduced a unified digital service that allows customers to cancel all types of rental contracts automatically once both parties approve the request. The new service removes the need to submit documents, undergo staff review or complete additional procedures. It is designed to eliminate 100 […]

Aviation

Air Arabia to Launch Five Weekly Flights from Sharjah to Poland’s Gdansk

News Editor 25/08/2026

Photo Credit : Air Arabia Air Arabia is expanding its European network with the launch of a new direct route connecting Sharjah International Airport with Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport in Poland. The non-stop service will begin on December 14, 2026, with five weekly flights, providing passengers with a new travel option between the UAE and […]

Events

Dubai Press Club Announces Nine Partners for Arab Media Summit 2026

News Editor 24/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced nine leading national institutions as partners for the Arab Media Summit 2026, which will take place in Dubai from 15th to 17th September. The Summit will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and […]

Energy

Masdar Starts Commercial Operations at Second UK Battery Storage Facility

News Editor 24/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, known as Masdar, has started commercial operations at its second battery energy storage system project in the United Kingdom, strengthening its role in supporting the country’s energy security and renewable energy transition. The new facility, located in Rochdale, forms part of Masdar’s planned £1 billion […]

Banking

FAB Introduces Fully Automated Paperless Personal Loan Journey

News Editor 24/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched its first fully automated and paperless personal loan application journey through an integration with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). The service provides eligible customers within the FAHR-integrated employer network with an end-to-end digital application process, replacing several

News Tech

Okta Etihad: The Ultimate Login & Access Guide

Saba Malik 22/08/2026

For Etihad Airways, Okta provides a practical login and access path for employees, partners, training users, and internal system users, helping them reach workplace access, training access, and secure business portals through authentication. Understanding the correct login route makes Okta Etihad easier to use, especially when Login using OKTA is required for Okta

Arts & Culture

ADIBF 2026 theme highlights culture’s role in a changing world

Nisar 21/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The theme of the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2026), “Turn the Page and Read the World,” highlights the importance of culture and knowledge at a time of major global transformation. “Turn the Page” represents the move towards a new chapter shaped by learning, reflection and continuous renewal. It […]

Economy

Borouge approves $656 million interim dividend for H1 2026

News Editor 21/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Borouge Plc has approved an interim dividend of $656 million for the first half of 2026, equal to 8.1 fils per share. The company also reaffirmed plans to distribute a total dividend of 16.2 fils per share for 2026. The remaining 8.1 fils per share is expected to be paid as […]

Arts & Culture

DCT Abu Dhabi Opens Applications for LanD 2027 Heritage Training Programme

News Editor 21/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has opened applications for LanD 2027, an international training programme designed to strengthen the documentation and management of cultural landscapes. The Training on Cultural Landscapes Documentation is the first regional programme of its kind to examine cultural landscapes as […]

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Abu Dhabi launches new generation of smart, specialized ambulances

Miguel Hadchity 21/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority today held a launch ceremony at the Department’s headquarters for a new generation of smart, specialized ambulances, integrating them into the Unified Medical Operations Centre system to help speed up and improve […]

News

Cloudera Powers the Agentic AI Era with Cloudera Anywhere Cloud™

News Desk 21/08/2026

Cloudera, the only company bringing AI to data anywhere, today announced Cloudera Anywhere Cloud™, its new platform for building, deploying, and scaling production-grade data and AI applications across multi-cloud and on-premises environments.   Being showcased at LEAP, Hall 3, Booth B50, it is designed to operate standalone or complement existing massive data lakes,

Economy

Abu Dhabi to Launch First Al Ain Future Business Forum in September

News Editor 20/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) will organise the inaugural Al Ain Future Business Forum on 28 and 29 September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the forum will bring together […]

Business UAE

Sharjah Chamber, South Korean embassy discuss preparations for Seoul business mission

Miguel Hadchity 20/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has held talks with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to finalize preparations for a business delegation to Seoul, scheduled to run from August 23 to 30. The mission will be led by Haleima Hameed Al Owais, a […]

Economy

Dubai Taxi Company Adds 1,607 Arabia Taxi Vehicles to Bolt Platform

News Editor 20/08/2026

Photo Credit :WAM Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) and its strategic partner Bolt have signed an agreement with Arabia Taxi to add the operator’s fleet to the Bolt ride-hailing platform. Arabia Taxi, a subsidiary of Economic Group Holdings, will integrate 1,607 taxis into the platform. The move will expand the number of vehicles available to […]

Energy

DEWA Links Clean Energy Expansion with Environmental Protection

News Editor 20/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is advancing major clean energy projects while strengthening environmental protection, resource efficiency and biodiversity conservation across its operations. The authority said sustainability measures are integrated into every stage of its infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and

Crypto

Bybit strengthens crypto security, blocks over $700 million in potential user losses

News Editor 19/08/2026

Bybit has expanded its security infrastructure to address increasingly sophisticated cryptocurrency threats, intercepting more than $700 million in potential user losses during the first half of 2026. The cryptocurrency exchange strengthened its defences following the theft of approximately $1.46 billion in digital assets in February 2025. Its updated approach focuses on

Saudi Arabia Tech

Saudi Arabia Poised to Become Major Global Exporter of Computing Power, DataVolt CEO Says

News Editor 19/08/2026

Saudi Arabia could become one of the world’s largest exporters of computing power and artificial intelligence services within the next eight to 10 years, according to DataVolt CEO Rajit Nanda. Nanda said the Kingdom has the potential to build a global position in computing comparable to its status as a leading oil exporter. DataVolt’s strategy […]

Business

UAE Launches Training Initiative to Strengthen Government Asset Management

News Editor 19/08/2026

The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched a new training initiative designed to improve asset management practices across federal government entities and develop specialised national expertise. The ministry signed a strategic partnership with the Asset Management Academy and Turner & Townsend International Ltd. to deliver Institute of Asset Management (IAM) training