Author: Editorial team
With temperatures rising across the UAE and the summer season well into swing, authorities in Sharjah have given residents several safety measures. The guidelines include car maintenance-related instructions and advice related to children’s safety. The UAE and the wider Gulf region could be heading for a hotter, more humid summer, as early indicators point to the possible return of the El Niño climate phenomenon later this year, KT reported earlier this year. Storm Centre reported that El Niño is likely to begin between May and July 2026, with an estimated 61 per cent chance of persisting through the end of the…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — The competitions of the first day of the final round of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded today. The day was dedicated to the masters and amateur categories, amid wide participation exceeding 700 male and female athletes at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, in a competitive atmosphere that reflected the advanced technical level of the championship and its global standing on the international stage. The competitions witnessed strong participation from academies and athletes from various countries, while the UAE’s Commando Group Academy succeeded in topping the overall standings of the…
MOSCOW, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, participated in the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB), held in Moscow, Russian Federation, from 14 to 15 May under the theme “Development Financing in an Era of Technological Revolution”. The meeting brought together senior government officials, ministers, members of the NDB’s Board of Directors, business leaders, development partners, experts, and media representatives from around the world, to discuss the future of development finance amid rapid technological transformation. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini affirmed that the…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a codeshare agreement that opens Central Asia for Etihad’s global guests and links Uzbekistan Airways guests to Etihad’s daily Abu Dhabi service. The agreement takes effect on 15 May 2026, with the first codeshare flights available for travel from 9 August 2026. Under the partnership, Etihad guests can book a single ticket on Uzbekistan Airways flights from Tashkent to eight destinations across Uzbekistan: Samarkand, Urgench, Nukus, Termez, Fergana, Namangan, Andizhan, and Bukhara – as well as several international destinations on Uzbekistan Airways’ network. Uzbekistan Airways guests,…
MILNO, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Investopia organised the fourth edition of the ‘Investopia Europe – Milan Dialogues’ at Palazzo Mezzanotte, the historic headquarters of the Italian Stock Exchange in Milan, with the aim of strengthening economic and investment partnerships between the UAE, Italy, and wider European markets across key and high-growth sectors. Held in collaboration with EFG Consulting, the event explored emerging opportunities in sectors including the new economy, financial services, energy, luxury goods, real estate, logistics, and supply chains. The event highlighted the latest investment trends across emerging sectors in European and African markets, while also showcasing global…
As the world marked the International Day of Families on May 15, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) announced that over 167,000 Golden Visas have been issued to families of specialised talents. This is in line with Dubai’s aim to develop an integrated service ecosystem that enhances family stability and quality of life. The figures, covering 2021 through the first quarter of 2026, show sustained growth in family residency permits, reinforcing Dubai’s vision of becoming the world’s best city to live, work, and settle in. First introduced in 2019, the Golden Visa is a long-term…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced the launch of its ‘Member Privileges’ initiative through five new strategic partnership agreements with Microsoft, DHL, e& UAE, Project Management Institute, and Dubai Insurance. The agreements align with the Chamber’s 2025–2028 roadmap, which focuses on fostering a more competitive and sustainable business environment while supporting companies in navigating rapid economic and technological transformation, with particular emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through the initiative, Abu Dhabi Chamber members will gain access to a comprehensive range of benefits and services, including advanced digital…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders has affirmed that the family is the fundamental pillar in building and ensuring the stability of societies. It serves as the primary nurturing environment for instilling moral and human values, and for promoting the principles of compassion, solidarity, and coexistence. The Council also highlighted the importance of supporting and empowering families to address contemporary social, cultural, and digital challenges. In a statement issued on the International Day of Families, observed annually on May 15, the Council stressed that preserving family cohesion and safeguarding it against disintegration, violence, and…
Guests who film and post clips from weddings without the consent of attendees could face tighter rules in the future, the UAE’s National Media Authority said, as it launched a nationwide campaign to educate residents about media content standards, online privacy and harmful viral trends. Speaking during a media briefing in Abu Dhabi, Jamal Al Kaabi, secretary-general of the National Media Authority, said the regulator is studying new policies governing photography and filming at weddings and other private family gatherings, amid growing concerns over guests sharing videos of attendees online without their permission. “We are now working on new policies…
Why do writers feel the need to ‘escape’ to write? While I’d been writing for years, I didn’t know much about these glorified getaways and I’d never applied for one. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I answered a phone call asking me if I would be interested to travel to a residency in the US. Unsure what to expect, I attended the International Writers Program at the University of Iowa as one of 32 writers in residence from all over the world. What I discovered was a unique combination of calm and community that inspired me then, and long…