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ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that the Digital Tourist VAT Refund System continues to expand across the UAE, delivering strong operational results during the first half of 2026. The number of retail outlets registered with the Authority and electronically connected to the system rose by 5.9% to approximately 19,340 outlets by the end of June 2026, compared with 18,260 outlets at the end of the first half of 2025. The FTA added that 449 retail outlets were connected to the system during the first six months of 2026, compared with 697…

AJMAN, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar Al Nuaimi, Member of the Executive Council and Leader of the Ajman Artificial Intelligence Programme, announced the launch of the programme’s executive phase, marking the start of its institutional implementation across government entities. The move follows the completion of the programme’s Enablement and Governance Committee; the organisation of the Executive Team; the announcement of the programme’s launch; the issuance of the executive orders regulating the commencement of work and setting the applicable timelines, and the inventory of existing AI use cases across government entities. Sheikh Humaid said the phase aims…

DUBAI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Moove, the global mobility company building the operating layer for autonomous mobility, today announced it has raised $250 million at a $2.1 billion valuation in a Series C funding round led by Mubadala Investment Company and co-led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s Growth Fund, and Ion Pacific. The round also brings in BlueCrest Capital Management and Sona Capital, further strengthening the depth of Moove’s institutional backing, alongside the likes of BlackRock, MUFG, Franklin Templeton, Uber, Left Lane, Square Associates, The Latest Ventures, and the Ontario Power Generation Pension Plan, supporting Moove’s next phase of growth.…

A weekend can feel surprisingly long when you’re surrounded by mountains, turquoise waters and winding coastal roads. With Oman announcing a new free 14-day tourist visa for eligible travellers, there’s never been a better time for UAE residents to swap skyscrapers for dramatic landscapes and quiet villages. Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation or simply a change of scenery, Oman offers all three within a few hours’ drive from the UAE. From ancient forts and mountain viewpoints to crystal-clear wadis and freshly grilled seafood, here’s how to make the most of a 48-hour escape. Before you hit the road Before…

Dubai has become home to The Pediatric Academy, a new international education institution created to advance knowledge-sharing among healthcare professionals and give parents better access to understandable, evidence-informed information about their children’s health and development. Founded by pediatric dentist, author and international speaker Dr. Rafif Tayara, The Pediatric Academy brings together education on pediatric dentistry, airway health, sleep-disordered breathing, oral function, early facial growth, interceptive orthodontics and myofunctional therapy. The institution combines a global online education platform with in-person professional training at its Dubai training location at Jumeira Street The Academy’s initial programs focus on an area of children’s healthcare…

An AI agent was caught creating fake online identities to gain unauthorised access to secure systems during tests of models from OpenAI and Anthropic which revealed a series of new breaches, Britain’s AI Security Institute disclosed on Tuesday.The institute said agents powered by Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6-Sol engaged in unauthorised actions during security evaluations the government organisation conducted to assess the models’ capabilities.”Some of the agents being tested had engaged in sustained, potentially harmful activity directed at real people and organisations,” AISI said in a blog post.The report underscores the lax state of safeguards around the process of…

TOKYO, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s Nikkei share average rose more than three percent on Wednesday as AI-related stocks jumped to track their US peers, and investors scooped up stocks with a strong outlook. The Nikkei was up 3.16 percent to 65,979.02 as of 0101 GMT, while the broader Topix rose 1.52 percent to 4,022.18. Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest and chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron rose 8 percent and 4 percent, respectively. Of more than 1,500 stocks trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market, 67 percent rose, 29 percent fell and 3 percent traded flat. Source: Emirates News…

Alan Ritchson has signed a first-look feature film deal with Netflix, with his first project under the agreement being a MotoGP-inspired heist thriller.According to Deadline, the film follows a crew of motorcycle thieves who steal priceless antiquities around the world.Interpol recruits a former MotoGP prodigy, played by Ritchson, to infiltrate the gang, only to discover its elusive leader may be his younger brother, who was believed to have died years earlier. Chris Morgan, the writer behind several Fast & Furious films, will write the screenplay. MotoGP is also involved as an official consultant, helping bring authenticity to the film’s racing sequences.Stay…

Pakistan’s spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six — a lead of just 60 runs — on an eventful third day of the second and final Test in Trinidad on Tuesday.Abdullah Shafique’s unbeaten 160 ensured the visitors did not completely squander an excellent overnight platform in eventually getting to a first-innings total of 387.Sajid Khan then made his second meaningful contribution of the day in taking four second-innings wickets, while Ali Usman claimed two, including home captain Roston Chase caught-and-bowled off the final ball of the day.First-innings top-scorer…

ABU DHABI, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency, has attended part of the Ju-Jitsu World Championship 2026 competitions, hosted at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of elite male and female jiu-jitsu athletes from around the world. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad followed several under-18 bouts, which featured strong competitive performances by emerging talents from different countries, reflecting the prominent position the championship holds on the global jiu-jitsu calendar. Sheikh Zayed also took part in the award ceremony for athletes who secured top positions across several weight categories,…