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DUBAI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Sports honoured the first cohort of graduates from the Professional Diploma in Sports Management and Analytics, as part of efforts to strengthen national talent and enhance the UAE’s sports ecosystem. Accredited by EduQual UK, the programme was administered by the UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support (UAETSS) in collaboration with the Emirates Center for Sports Science and Medicine and Precision Football. During a ceremony held in Dubai, Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Sports and Chairman of the Emirates Center for Sports Science and Medicine, and Sheikh…
BEIJING,20th April, 2026 (WAM) — A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners has broken the world record at a Beijing half-marathon, showcasing the rapid technological advancements achieved by Chinese makers. The winning humanoid, equipped with an autonomous navigation system and running for Chinese smartphone maker Honor, completed the roughly 21km (13-mile) course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, at an average speed of about 25km/h (15.5mph), according to state broadcaster CCTV. That was far faster than the top human in Sunday’s race, while also surpassing the current men’s world record of 57:20, held by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo. Source: Emirates…
ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar is marking 20 years of leadership in renewable energy, highlighting its role in advancing renewable energy globally. Founded by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 23rd April 2006, through Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), Masdar was built with a clear mandate: diversify the UAE’s economy and accelerate the global deployment of renewable energy. Two decades on, Masdar is one of the world’s largest renewable energy developers and operators, with a portfolio capacity exceeding 65 gigawatts (GW) and an ambitious target of 100GW…
DUBAI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has announced the country’s first fully AI-discovered and developed drug candidate by a research team at Insilico Medicine. The achievement ushers in a significant shift in the UAE’s position within the global innovation landscape, from adopting advanced technologies to actively deploying them to generate knowledge-based pharmaceutical solutions and intellectual property. The candidate, known as ISM0387, is an advanced inhibitor targeting the PRMT5 enzyme, designed to act through synthetic lethality by targeting tumours associated with MTAP gene deletion. This mechanism enhances its selective activity against cancer cells while minimising its…
Dubai-based group strengthens workforce support, ensures business continuity, and accelerates global expansion despite market uncertainty Published: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 2:35 PM MNA Ventures, a Dubai-based investment and business group, continues to move forward with confidence and stability, guided by the leadership and vision set by the UAE. While the global environment continues to evolve, the company remains focused on what matters most: its people, its operations, and its long-term growth. Operating from one of the world’s most dynamic and secure business hubs, MNA Ventures draws inspiration from the UAE’s proactive governance, economic foresight, and unwavering commitment to progress. The…
Weekends in Dubai tend to follow a pattern: long lunches that turn into sunset plans, and beach days that stretch into the evening. This week, a mix of beachfront restaurants and lifestyle destinations across the city are leaning into that rhythm, with offers that focus less on entry fees and more on the overall experience. Here is what to check out: The quiet luxury pool day At DRIFT Dubai, weekend access is set at Dh200 per guest, fully redeemable on food and drinks, making it feel more like you are paying toward the experience rather than for entry. During the…
WASHINGTON, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — A large international study has found that asundexian, an investigational anti-clotting medication, reduces the risk of a stroke in people who recently experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) caused by a clot forming outside of the heart (non-cardioembolic stroke), without increasing bleeding, the most serious and feared complication of existing stroke prevention treatments. The study involved 12,327 adults from 37 countries who were enrolled within 72 hours of a non-cardioembolic stroke or a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain (TIA). The study, published by The New England Journal of Medicine,…
ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group on Thursday announced a strategic partnership and research collaboration agreement with NYU Abu Dhabi. This multi-year partnership aims to build and pilot a high-fidelity intelligence engine based on stochastic models and spatial intelligence. The engine is designed to serve as a sophisticated decision-support layer for human operators, bringing together vessel arrival time predictions, berth allocation optimisation suggestions, and environmental impact considerations with high precision. This high-fidelity intelligence engine aims to further de-risk port call uncertainty and continue port operations fluidity enhancement, resulting in smarter port calls that unlock more capacity…
ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has launched the third edition of the “Dhay Photography Competition” under the theme “Family at the Mosque”, as part of its initiatives marking the “Year of the Family 2026”. This edition focuses on capturing the warmth of family gatherings within the mosques managed and supervised by the Centre, providing a creative platform for photographers—both professionals and amateurs from around the world—to document meaningful family moments. Submissions are expected to reflect authentic human expressions and scenes that embody family bonds across diverse cultures. The competition builds on the…
Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC), a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, has acquired 600 new licence taxi plates through the latest auction conducted by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This expansion reinforces DTC’s position as the emirate’s largest taxi operator, increasing its market share to 47 per cent. With this addition, DTC’s taxi fleet will grow from 6,217 to 6,817 vehicles. With phased introduction of the new vehicles starting July 2026, the structured rollout plan is designed to maintain high levels of operational efficiency and service quality, while meeting the growing demand for mobility services…