Author: Editorial team

As UAE schools moved overnight to distance learning on Tuesday, thousands of senior students found themselves taking high-stakes exams not in classrooms but from their homes, under strict digital supervision. The UAE had previously cancelled board exams such as IGCSEs, A-Levels, and IB final examinations for students due to sudden regional disruptions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, which forced schools to suspend on-campus learning and switch to distance education. After a brief period of calm, when schools resumed in-person classes on April 20, sudden emergency alerts issued across the UAE on April 4 prompted authorities to again prioritise student safety,…

  Parenting is a job where one often second-guesses oneself. The moments of absolute ecstasy are followed by those of absolute agony. Because parenting is such a mixed bag, the responsibilities around it can feel overwhelming. Enter an app that promises to put a structure around your life as a parent. This is but the brainchild of UAE resident Nazia Jawwad.   Like many parents, Nazia had been exasperated carrying what she calls was “the invisible mental load of everyday family life” that included school updates, activity schedules, birthday reminders, forms, special daysm among others. And then came that day…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Solar and wind energy paired with battery storage are reliable and already today deliver cost-effective, round-the-clock electricity, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 24/7 renewables: The economics of firm solar and wind confirms that in prime solar and wind regions, hybrid solutions combined with storage deliver round-the-clock power at lower costs than fossil fuels. Firm levelised costs of electricity (‘firm costs’) for solar plus storage range from USD 54 to USD 82 per megawatt-hour (MWh) in high-quality resource regions, compared with USD 70–85 per MWh for new…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group welcomed HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations, as a new General Clearing Member (GCM), widening investors’ access to ADX-listed securities and the emirate’s dynamic capital markets and strengthening the efficiency and resilience of the ADX’s post trade ecosystem. HSBC is the first international bank to act as a GCM and will support post-trade clearing and settlement through the ADX’s infrastructure, reducing settlement risk and boosting liquidity across the exchange. This initiative underscores the continued confidence in the resilience and depth of…

An Indian citizen living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, became the latest millionaire thanks to the Dubai Duty Free draw, held on Wednesday. Mohammed Saleem, 61, won $1 million in Millennium Millionaire Series 542 with ticket number 0794, which he purchased online on April 15. A Jeddah resident since 2013, Saleem has been participating in Dubai Duty Free’s promotions for 6 years. The father of two, a mechanical engineer at JTECO, thanked Dubai Duty Free for the opportunity. “It will help me a lot in my life,” he said. When asked about his initial plans for his winnings, he said, “I…

Days after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum called for wider planting of flame trees across Dubai, the city has rushed to embrace the season in its own way, from community giveaways and café drinks to nail art inspired by the vivid red bloom. What began as a citywide greening initiative has quickly evolved into a cultural moment, with businesses, residents and creatives weaving the flame tree into everyday life across the emirate. Dubai Municipality takes the lead Following Sheikh Hamdan’s directive on Sunday, 3 May, Dubai Municipality launched a campaign to intensify the planting of flame trees…

SHARJAH, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued several Emiri Decrees approving the general organisational structures of municipalities in the cities of the Emirate of Sharjah. The approval covered the general organisational structures of the municipalities of Dibba Al Hisn, Kalba, Al Dhaid, Al Madam, Mleiha, Al Bataeh, Al Hamriyah, and Khorfakkan. According to the Emiri decrees, the general organisational structures attached to the decrees shall be adopted, while Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) shall issue decisions regarding the detailed organisational structures of the municipalities and…

At 98 years old, a woman suffered from a severe blockage in her leg and the risks she faced could have changed her life. The elderly resident was rushed to Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City recently. She was in a critical condition after the blood circulation to her lower limb became severely restricted; a dangerous condition that is common in old age but can lead to tissue damage or even limb loss if not treated urgently. Doctors said there was little time to waste. The vascular surgery team at the hospital quickly assessed the situation and stabilised the patient before…

A giant chocolate box at Kite Beach will soon become a canvas for messages of hope, kindness, and unity as FIX Dessert Chocolatier launches a new public art installation aimed at celebrating community spirit in the UAE. Running on May 9 and 10 from 4 pm until midnight, the “Messages from the UAE” activation invites residents to submit heartfelt notes through digital tablets placed inside an interactive FIX Hero Box installation. The messages will appear in real time as part of a growing digital word cloud, later inspiring a limited-edition FIX chocolate box design. The initiative is being launched in…

DUBAI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received Aliaksei Zhaldybin, Consul General of Belarus in Dubai, with the meeting underscoring the growing importance of UAE-Belarus relations and exploring avenues for cooperation in renewable energy, innovation and sustainable development. The engagement reflects DEWA’s ongoing commitment to partnering with international stakeholders and diplomatic missions, further cementing Dubai’s reputation as a global leader in clean energy and sustainable development. The meeting was attended by senior DEWA officials, among them Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence;…