Author: Editorial team
Sharjah Municipality, on May 7, announced that a medical fitness centre was closing permanently. The authority also informed residents of an alternative centre they could head to for their fitness exam. The municipality said, “Please note that the Kalba Medical Fitness Center has been permanently closed,” in a notice issued late on Thursday. The alternative centre provided is Nukhbah Kalba Businessmen Services Centre, which is open from Saturdays to Thursdays. Its working hours are 9am to 6pm. Residents have been asked to reach out at the number 056 857 2827 in case of any queries. Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — During its participation in ‘Make it in the Emirates’, ADNOC Distribution announced strategic partnerships with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Borouge valued at more than AED60 million, aimed at enhancing industrial performance and supporting local manufacturing. Through these partnerships, ADNOC Distribution will provide its partners access to a comprehensive portfolio of 520 products designed to meet diverse operational requirements, supported by a 96 percent In-Country Value (ICV) score in lubricant manufacturing. ADNOC Distribution lubricants are manufactured in the UAE and exported to more than 50 countries worldwide, reflecting the company’s continued growth. The…
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, and IMI Media Academy on Thursday launched the Industrial Content Leaders programme at Make it in the Emirates 2026 — a national initiative to equip young Emiratis with AI-powered storytelling skills to champion the UAE’s industrial sector. The four-month programme, starting this summer, will take participants through three phases: foundational knowledge of the industrial sector, hands-on media production using AI tools, and the launch of national content projects led by the participants themselves. Hassan Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary at MoIAT,…
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council, through its flagship program CyberE71, has announced the launch of a strategic Investment Pillar, further strengthening its role in building a globally competitive cybersecurity and artificial intelligence ecosystem in the UAE. This new pillar reflects CyberE71’s continued evolution as a comprehensive platform that supports startups across their full journey from early-stage ideation to growth and scale while leveraging the strength of its ecosystem of local and international partners. CyberE71 is the UAE Cyber Security Council’s flagship incubator and accelerator program, dedicated to building the next generation of national…
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the fifth edition of ‘Make it in the Emirates’, bringing together leading local, regional and international companies to showcase the latest technological innovations and advanced solutions aimed at accelerating industrial transformation and enhancing the global competitiveness of national products. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNOC and L’IMAD Holding Company, and organised by ADNEC Group under the theme “Advanced Industry. Emerging Stronger.” H.H. Sheikh Zayed…
Abu Dhabi’s transport authority, or AD Mobility, on Thursday informed motorists of a partial road closure in the emirate. The authority said that the left lane of Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (E20), heading towards Abu Dhabi, will be temporarily closed. The closure will begin from Friday, May 8, and will continue till Monday, May 11. The street is located near several landmarks, including Zayed University and Zayed Cricket Stadium. Take a look at the affected road below: Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Defence announced the signing of two strategic partnership agreement with M42, a tech-enabled, integrated healthcare entity, and Burjeel Holdings, a super-specialty healthcare services provider, in support of the 46th World Congress of Military Medicine – ICMM Abu Dhabi 2026, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from 9 to 13 November 2026. The agreement was signed during Make it in the Emirates 2026, in the presence of Sheikh Zayed bin Mansour bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Head of Strategic Collaborations at M42, Major General Staff Ayesha Sultan Al Dhaheri, Executive Director…
SHARJAH, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Arada has acquired a significant controlling stake in Reem Hospital, the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider, in a transformative move that marks the master developer’s entry into the healthcare sector and accelerates its ambition to build one of the region’s most comprehensive integrated wellness ecosystems. The stake, which represents more than 80% of the business, was purchased from a consortium that included Investcorp and its affiliates and other shareholders — and is part of an AED2 billion commitment from Arada to invest in Reem Hospital’s expansion across the UAE. That remarkable scale has been driven…
Sudden swerving has emerged as the leading cause of traffic accidents in the UAE, responsible for nearly one in six crashes on the country’s roads last year. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Interior, a total of 6,014 traffic accidents were recorded across the emirates in 2025. The comprehensive figures provide a stark look at the habits and errors driving the accident toll, highlighting the urgent need for greater road safety awareness. The data reveals that sudden swerving, which is often the result of missed exits, impatience, or lack of attention caused 905 accidents in 2025, making…
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, issued Decision No. (4) of 2026 concerning the formation of the National Committee for the Documentation of Acts of Aggression, International Crimes, and Resulting Damages, in a step that reflects the UAE’s institutional approach to documenting violations in accordance with the highest legal and technical standards. The decision stipulates that the committee shall be chaired by the UAE Attorney General and tasked with documenting Iranian acts of aggression, international crimes, and the resulting damages affecting the territory of the state,…