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DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — MedLab Training Institute, a UAE-based medical education provider specialising in cadaveric and simulation-based surgical training, has announced the launch of its new surgical training facility at Dubai Science Park, the region’s leading science-focused ecosystem and part of TECOM Group PJSC. The launch responds to the increasing demand for practical, hands-on clinical training, as healthcare professionals across the region seek to enhance procedural skills and adopt advanced surgical techniques. The institute is designed to support approximately 1,000 to 1,500 healthcare professionals annually, including consultants, specialists, and early-career practitioners. Training programmes are delivered by international faculty,…

DOHA, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE delegation raised its medal tally at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, being held from 11 to 22 May, to 11 medals, comprising two gold, two silver and seven bronze. The UAE delegation continued its strong performance at the Games, securing a new series of medals across several sports. Abdulaziz Almheiri won gold in the men’s under-68kg taekwondo category, while Maha Rabie claimed silver in the women’s under-57kg category, and Salma Al Ketbi added bronze in the women’s under-67kg category, underlining the UAE taekwondo team’s strong presence in the Gulf competition.…

DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Holding Real Estate has announced a strategic partnership with Huspy to provide customers of its brands, Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties, with a more seamless and informed home financing experience. Through the partnership, customers will gain access to integrated, end-to-end mortgage guidance throughout the financing journey, leading up to handover. The collaboration is designed to help buyers clearly understand their financing options, prepare earlier for key payment milestones and handover requirements, and progress through the final stages with greater clarity and confidence. The initiative will provide a dedicated mortgage advisory offering prequalification support…

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of India following the storm that swept through Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of India, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency

A driver was rescued in less than eight minutes after his car plunged into Sharjah Creek opposite the Court House on Thursday morning, in a swift operation by Sharjah Civil Defence marine rescue teams. The incident happened at around 7.04am on May 14, when members of the marine rescue unit spotted the vehicle falling into the water while carrying out their routine morning patrol. Within moments, the team moved towards the site and launched an urgent rescue operation. Rescuers dived into the creek, reached the vehicle and managed to pull the driver out before the situation could turn fatal. Stay…

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Green Vision Consultants, a multidisciplinary consultancy headquartered in Dubai, successfully concluded its three-day exhibition at the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS). The event served as a high-level platform for the firm to showcase its integrated environmental and sustainable design solutions while solidifying its expansion strategy into the UAE capital. Following a high-impact presence at ADIS, Green Vision Consultants has announced its intent to broaden its project portfolio within Abu Dhabi. This move aligns with the company’s mission to support the UAE’s “Year of Sustainability” and the nation’s long-term environmental goals. The firm is…

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast that the UAE will experience generally stable weather conditions from tomorrow, Friday, until 19th May, with dusty conditions at times and relative fluctuations in temperatures, accompanied by recurring active winds causing blowing dust and sand. Sea conditions will vary between rough and calm in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea during certain periods. The Centre stated in a statement that Friday’s weather will be fair in general and dusty at times during daytime, with light to moderate northwesterly to southwesterly winds, freshening at times and causing…

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to land in the UAE on May 15 for the first leg of his five-nation tour, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy has said energy security will be one of the topics of his visit. Speaking to ANI ahead of Modi’s arrival, Al Hashimy said energy had been “weaponised” through the holding hostage of the Strait of Hormuz, causing supply disruptions felt at the household level globally, including in India. “That is something that will certainly feature in our conversations tomorrow,” she said. Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed…

ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Vista Equity Partners (Vista), a global technology investor that specialises in enterprise software, today announced the opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi within ADGM, the city’s international financial centre. VEPM Middle East Limited has received full authorisation from ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), enabling the firm to advise on investments and arrange deals in investments across the region. The Abu Dhabi office reflects Vista’s expanded strategic presence in the Middle East and the region’s increasingly central role in global technology investment and innovation. Established in 2013, ADGM has emerged as…

UAE Minister Reem Al Hashimy has emphasised the deep people-to-people contacts between her country and India, saying every Emirati probably will have “some connection with India” one way or the other. In an interview with ANI ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on May 15, she said trade between India and the UAE has been a significant part of the relationship, whether it is in terms of clothes or spices the future cannot be without a strong India and a strong UAE. She also spoke of respect in the two countries for traditional medicine knowledge and of bilateral ties…