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Applications for sharing permits in Dubai homes have not been opened yet. Eligible properties will be able to apply once the relevant procedures and requirements are announced, according to a statement to Khaleej Times by Dubai Municipality (DM). “Applications will be submitted through the DM digital channels in accordance with the procedures that will be announced,” the municipality confirmed, adding that detailed guidelines are being prepared to ensure clarity for all property owners and operators. In March, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai issued a new law regulating the…

Abu Dhabi Biobank has partnered with Japan’s Human Life CORD Japan Inc. to localise the development of umbilical cord–derived stem cell therapies in the UAE, accelerating cutting-edge healthcare solutions. The strategic collaboration, announced on Tuesday, marks a significant step in expanding access to regenerative treatments across the UAE and the wider Mena region. It also strengthens Abu Dhabi’s ambitions to become a global hub for advanced healthcare and life sciences. Backed by the Abu Dhabi health department and global health company M42, the initiative will combine large-scale biobanking infrastructure with advanced clinical research and proprietary stem cell technologies. Stay up…

ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Development Bank (EDB), in partnership with Zelo, an ADGM-regulated private financing platform and IHC subsidiary, has launched an AED350 million financing programme to accelerate payments on approved Government and Government Related Entity (GRE) invoices. Announced as part of EDB’s participation in Make it in the Emirates, the initiative supports the UAE’s industrial growth ambitions by enabling SMEs to strengthen cash flow, scale operations, and play a greater role in national supply chains. The programme provides SMEs with up to 95 percent of the approved invoice value within 24 hours, helping address working…

Almost five years after the UAE made child car seats mandatory for children aged four and under, a new survey has revealed that 28 per cent of parents still do not own one. This is despite the fact that child restraint systems can reduce the risk of death by up to 71 per cent and injuries by up to 82 per cent. The study, commissioned by RoadSafetyUAE and Al Wathba Insurance, surveyed 1,010 residents in January 2026. While 95 per cent of parents acknowledged that child seats offer better protection during accidents, ownership and consistent usage lag significantly behind knowledge.…

ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) honoured 20 companies and individuals at Make it in the Emirates 2026 on Tuesday for their contributions to the UAE’s In-Country Value (ICV) Programme — an initiative that has redirected AED473 billion into the national economy to date. The ceremony, held as part of National ICV Day on the second day of Make it in the Emirates, was attended by Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Undersecretary of MoIAT, alongside senior officials from government and industry. Al Nowais said the awards reflect the growing impact of public-private…

DUBAI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) affirmed that 30th June 2026 is the deadline for private sector establishments with 50 or more employees to achieve their Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2026. This means achieving a 1 percent growth in the Emiratisation rate of their skilled jobs for the first six months of the year, in line with Emiratisation decisions and policies, which call for an additional 1 percent growth in the Emiratisation of skilled jobs for the second half of 2026 for these companies, bringing their overall Emiratisation growth…

AJMAN, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Free Zones Authority has reinforced its partnerships supporting its business community through the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding during the ‘Make in the Emirates 2026’ events, with the aim of providing digital, communications, commercial, and banking solutions that contribute to supporting the growth of licensed companies, enhancing their efficiency, and preparing them for the future. The two MoUs come within the framework of the Authority’s commitment to building an integrated business ecosystem that does not merely support companies at the establishment and licensing stage, but extends to accompanying them throughout their…

ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, today announced a significant minority investment in Power Factors, a leading renewable energy management suite (REMS) provider, alongside existing investor Vista Equity Partners. Through this investment, Mubadala will enable Power Factors’ continued growth, innovation, and global expansion as a leader in the renewable energy sector. Power Factors’ Unity platform provides renewable energy operators with a single, unified suite for monitoring, analytics, technical asset management, and commercial asset management across their entire portfolios. The company currently supports 70 percent of the world’s top 50 renewable energy…

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The requirement would come at 4 pm. A team would work through the night. A second team would arrive before dawn and push the update before 10am, so the next shift of operators had an upgraded system before they began. That was the rhythm inside EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, as Iran’s strikes continued week after week. By May 4, UAE air defences had engaged a cumulative total of 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles,…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikh Abdullah Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud…