Author: Editorial team

When a group of fresh Emirati graduates walked into Hamad Al Marar’s office in 2013 with an idea to build a navigation system from scratch, refusing to license intellectual property from anyone, few imagined how far it would travel. Today, that same locally-built system guides Emirati drones, missiles and aircraft, including JENIAH, the country’s first jet-powered combat drone. The story, told by Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group, on Tuesday at the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) 2026, was paired with another disclosure from the country’s top cybersecurity official: 27 cybersecurity startups have grown…

Swiss watch giant Swatch said Monday insufficient organisation by shopping centres contributed to scuffles at around 20 stores worldwide over the weekend as clients raced to buy a limited-edition timepiece. Hundreds of people waited through the night or longer hoping to get their hands on the “Royal Pop” timepieces, billed as a “disruptive collaboration” with the luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet. But things turned ugly in New York and several European cities as well as in Thailand on Saturday, with fights breaking out and some security gates vandalised at some of the 220 stores offering the watches. In France, officers fired…

The My FarmWell Application project has been named the winner of the 4th edition of the Excellence and Creative Engineering Award presented by the Society of Engineers UAE under the Pioneer Engineering Project category. The project received recognition as the “Best Small Project”, highlighting its contribution to sustainable water management, smart agriculture, and artificial intelligence-driven engineering solutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the award description, a small project is defined as a project valued at up to AED 50 million and completed within the last three years. Since the launch of the award, 79 winners have emerged…

AL AIN, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has visited Al Ain Police Directorate. H.H. Sheikh Hazza reviewed several development programmes and projects, implemented by Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, in crime and narcotics prevention, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Safe City System, in addition to assessing the level of preparedness for managing security incidents, civil defence operations and emergency response systems. He was briefed on the strategic projects supporting the Safe City System and their role in enhancing policing efficiency using AI to…

A national healthcare system that guarantees comprehensive medical care and health services for all citizens is to be adopted in the UAE, as directed by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The system is built around a fully integrated national health insurance scheme covering all emirates of the country. [More to follow soon. Please refresh this page for the full version.] Source: Khaleej Times

DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — Yalla Group Limited on Tuesday announced unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended 31st March, reporting revenue of AED290.1 million (US$79.0 million). The UAE-based company, one of the largest online social networking and gaming platforms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), said revenue from gaming services reached AED111.3 million ($30.3 million), accounting for 38.3 percent of total revenues. Net income for the quarter was AED104.3 million ($28.4 million), and non-GAAP net income was AED122.3 million ($33.3 million) with a net margin of 42.1 percent. Average Monthly Active Users (MAUs) grew to…

As schools across the UAE enter the final stretch of term ahead of the long Eid Al Adha break, classrooms are buzzing with a mix of revision sessions, assessments, and festive preparations. With only days remaining before the holiday begins on Monday, May 25, educators are focused on keeping students academically engaged while also making room for wellbeing and cultural celebration. The lead-up to the nine-day break, when combined with weekends, often brings a noticeable shift in student energy, as anticipation of travel and family time builds across diverse school communities. Still, schools say they are maintaining momentum through interactive…

ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Sports Council achieved a new milestone, adding to its ongoing record of success, after winning 7 gold awards at the Middle East Sports Industry Awards “SPIA 2026”, one of the region’s leading awards dedicated to the sports sector, recognising the most influential and distinguished sports institutions, initiatives, and leaders. The gold awards included, firstly, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council winning the Gold Award in the Sports Organisation of the Year 2025 category. Secondly, Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, received the Gold Award in…

LONDON, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates participated in a high-level meeting with the United Kingdom in London to strengthen cooperation under the UAE-UK Partnership to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows. Held at the headquarters of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the meeting addressed several priority areas of bilateral cooperation, including financial security, anti-money laundering, judicial cooperation, and emerging risks affecting the global financial system. The UAE delegation was led by Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, while the UK delegation was led by The Honourable Dan Jarvis MP, Minister of State for Security. The meeting reflected…

SHARJAH, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) launched a special cultural celebration as part of the “World Heritage Cultural Weeks in Sharjah” programme, marking International Museum Day on 18th May and International Tea Day on 21st May. The four-day programme, running from 18th to 21st May at the institute’s headquarters, features diverse international and cultural participation, highlighting tea as a global cultural and humanitarian element. The event features a range of heritage, artistic and educational activities for the public and heritage enthusiasts. The opening ceremony was attended by Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the…