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ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Special Olympics UAE has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed scientific study in the internationally recognized medical journal, Frontiers in Oral Health, marking a significant milestone in inclusive health research and reinforcing the UAE’s global leadership in this field. Drawing on data collected through the Healthy Athletes programme, the study reflects a structured, institutional approach to leveraging field data to inform the development of specialized healthcare services for People of Determination, enhancing responsiveness to athletes’ needs and improving the quality of care provided. The research covers 656 athletes screened across 10 health events…

ABU DHABI,6th May, 2026 (WAM) – EDGE signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Nicomatic to establish a strategic cooperation framework for the local supply of advanced connector technologies at the Make it in the Emirates 2026. Witnessed by Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO, EDGE, the LOI was signed by Julien Nicollin, Group CEO, Nicomatic, and Ahmed Al Khoori, SVP, Strategy & Excellence, EDGE. Through this agreement, EDGE and Nicomatic will work towards enabling the local production and supply of high-performance connectors to ensure reliable signal and power transmission across advanced defence systems. By anchoring specialised capabilities within…

Jetour T2 SUV offered with every May purchase, aligned with Symbolic Zen Residences’ family-focused lifestyle Published: Wed 6 May 2026, 6:16 PM Symbolic Developments, in partnership with Elite Group Holding, the UAE distributor of Jetour, has introduced a new offering for buyers of its Symbolic Zen Residences project in Al Furjan. Under this initiative, customers purchasing a home between May 1 and May 31, 2026, will receive a Jetour T2 SUV with their purchase. The initiative was announced following a signing ceremony held in Dubai. Symbolic Zen Residences is the third in a series of developments by Symbolic Developments, designed…

A routine blood test at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has helped doctors uncover hidden inherited cancer risk across an entire family, identifying multiple relatives who had no symptoms, no diagnosis and no idea they carried potentially life-changing genetic mutations. In one of the most unusual cases seen by the hospital’s hereditary high-risk team, specialists discovered that both parents in the same family were carriers of two completely different cancer-causing gene mutations. Further testing later revealed at least three relatives who were completely healthy but had inherited the mutations, while one daughter was found to carry both genes, putting her at risk for…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — INTRATOMICS Advanced Material Technologies, a subsidiary of Khalifa University Enterprises Company (KUEC) and commercial spin-off of the Research and Innovation Centre for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sindan, the UAE’s national hub for AI-driven advanced manufacturing, to advance additive manufacturing with next-generation materials. The MoU was signed by Fahad Al Absi, CEO, INTRATOMICS, and Heyuan Huang, Managing Director and CEO of Sindan, on the sidelines of Make It In the Emirates 2026. The collaboration reinforced the partners’ commitment to advancing manufacturing capabilities in the UAE,…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — 2PointZero Group, a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment holding firm, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ISEM Packaging S.r.l. (ISEM), the Italy-headquartered packaging manufacturer, and KEZAD Group (KEZAD), part of AD Ports Group, to explore the establishment of a regional packaging manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi. The MoU was signed at the Make it in the Emirates forum at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, reflecting the alignment of the proposed facility with the United Arab Emirates’ industrial strategy and the In-Country Value (ICV) Programme administered by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. Through…

DUBAI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced the launch of the “Digital Talents in Sharjah” initiative, in strategic partnership with the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah, and in collaboration with leading global technology companies, including Google, Oracle, upGrad and Microsoft. The initiative aims to develop digital skills and bridge the gap between academic outcomes and the evolving requirements of the job market by providing hands-on training and professional qualification opportunities for students and graduates. It seeks to nurture talent, build capabilities, and prepare a digitally…

VANCOUVER, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Anguilla Football Association (AFA), Argentine Football Association (AFA), Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF), Dominican Football Federation (FDF), Football Federation of Chile (FFCh), Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and Paraguayan Football Association (APF) have each been honoured at the inaugural FIFA Forward Awards 2026 – Americas Edition. FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the awards ceremony in Vancouver, Canada, following the 76ᵗʰ FIFA Congress. Launched in 2016, the FIFA Forward Programme aims to support all 211 Member Associations (MAs) in implementing projects that contribute to the development and strengthening of football. Under the Forward 3.0 cycle…

As UAE schools moved overnight to distance learning on Tuesday, thousands of senior students found themselves taking high-stakes exams not in classrooms but from their homes, under strict digital supervision. The UAE had previously cancelled board exams such as IGCSEs, A-Levels, and IB final examinations for students due to sudden regional disruptions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, which forced schools to suspend on-campus learning and switch to distance education. After a brief period of calm, when schools resumed in-person classes on April 20, sudden emergency alerts issued across the UAE on April 4 prompted authorities to again prioritise student safety,…

  Parenting is a job where one often second-guesses oneself. The moments of absolute ecstasy are followed by those of absolute agony. Because parenting is such a mixed bag, the responsibilities around it can feel overwhelming. Enter an app that promises to put a structure around your life as a parent. This is but the brainchild of UAE resident Nazia Jawwad.   Like many parents, Nazia had been exasperated carrying what she calls was “the invisible mental load of everyday family life” that included school updates, activity schedules, birthday reminders, forms, special daysm among others. And then came that day…